Niger has one of the lowest literacy rates in West Africa. the low number of girls in school is partly a result of traditional cultures which encourage girls to stay within the home and to marry early. More than...

In a country as poor as Niger, where the illiteracy rate is so high, education of children especially girls is of paramount. In fact, some kids from 7 to 12 years children are not in school and this rate reaches more girls....

Education provides children with opportunities to escape poverty, gain a voice in their community and experience a better quality of life. But worldwide, more than 120 million children are unable to attend schools. We are all convicted that in...