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What is school like in Africa?
It is widely accepted that most of Africa’s education and training programs suffer from low-quality teaching and learning, as well as inequalities and exclusion at all levels. Even with a substantial increase in the number of children with access to basic education, a large number still remain out of school.
How does living in a urban area affect a child’s development?
Results. We found that children in the urban area grow faster than those in the rural area. There were statistical associations between growth and the education of the mother as well as household resources. There were positive correlations between the number of ANC visits and child growth.
Why is the education system so bad in Africa?
In Africa, 72 million children are not attending school. They are too busy working at home to be able to go to school. Other reasons children are deprived of education are gender issues, religion, war and health. In fact, 37 million children receive extremely poor education.
How many kids attend school in Africa?
Girls’ education is a major priority. Across the region, 9 million girls between the ages of about 6 and 11 will never go to school at all, compared to 6 million boys, according to UIS data. Their disadvantage starts early: 23\% of girls are out of primary school compared to 19\% of boys.
How can urbanization affect childhood?
Urbanization has increased disease-producing agent, e.g., toxic chemicals and car exhaust fumes. Lead emitted from car exhausts or industry causes reduced fine motor coordination, hyperactivity, lower IQs, and perceptual problems in slum children. Few slums have access to potable water and sanitation services.
How can we help children in rural areas?
What might help families and their children?
- Support the delivery of affordable mental and behavioral health care to families.
- Foster policies and programs to alleviate financial hardships for families.
- Expand neighborhood amenities where they are lacking to allow children to play, read, and socialize.
Why is poor education a problem in Africa?
Lack of schooling is preventing children living in Africa from learning to read or write, leading to more problems such as job shortages. In Africa, 72 million children are not attending school. They are too busy working at home to be able to go to school.