All Children Deserve Access to Education

One quarter of primary school children ages 6-14 in Anole, Ethiopia are not in school and of those in school only one third have access to a desk. Education is a key factor in breaking the poverty cycle. An educated workforce is essential for stimulating long term economic growth and reducing poverty.

Current Conditions

Only 4 of the 12 classrooms meet the minimum government standards
School floors in the school are dusty and children are exposed to fleas and influenza
Flooding makes it difficult for children to attend school during the rainy season
Only 35% of the students have desks and the rest sit on stones and floor
Classrooms are dark with no adequate lighting, windows or ventilation
No water and sanitation facilities at the school site
No library or reading resources
No indoor/outdoor playing facilities and equipment
High levels of school dropouts and absenteeism