Cambridge IGCSE Development Studies
Classes are often held at the teacher’s home whose salary is paid for by the Foundation. Students do not pay any fees and books are provided with mats or benches to sit on.
Figure 1.7 Permanent Primary School
Figure 1.8 Children in a class
Source: http://mariahelenafoundation.org /media.html
Source: http://mariahelenafoundation.org /media.html
The Maria-Helena Foundation has helped reconstruct a school demolished by the 2005 earthquake and replaced one washed away during the 2010 floods. This ensures children can continue their education even after a natural disaster has struck. The following quote is from the Foundation’s website: ‘Poverty and ignorance are at the root of many of Pakistan’s problems. It is known that primary education and primary healthcare are essential foundations in reducing poverty.’ Source: http://mariahelenafoundation.org/profile.html
A large number of people in the world cannot satisfy their basic needs Many people are unable to break out of the vicious circle of poverty without help Money from economic growth allows governments to invest in education The MDGs hope to improve the lives of those living in poverty Education plays a key role in raising living standards There are many reasons why children do not attend school Global partnerships result in progress towards the goal of universal primary education.
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