Overview
Imagine if everyday, you had to walk through streets of rubble, or fight in the bush, when all you want is to go to school.
Around the world, conflict results in a loss of access to education as it destroys school infrastructure, and disrupts the lives of children. Below are two countries out of thirty-five that have experienced conflict in recent times.
Click on the images learn more about how conflict has devastated education in these countries.
Around the world, conflict results in a loss of access to education as it destroys school infrastructure, and disrupts the lives of children. Below are two countries out of thirty-five that have experienced conflict in recent times.
Click on the images learn more about how conflict has devastated education in these countries.
South sudanIn South Sudan, many children serve as soldiers. Some are forced, some are volunteers, but once they're in, they can no longer return to a normal life. |
SyriaIt is said that 5.6 million people are internally displaced inside Syria, half of whom are children. Families lose stability of life, and that includes education. |
The why
Our world is facing many issues globally besides the education crisis.
But these problems need to be solved by present and future generations.
After all, they are the ones who will be most heavily impacted by climate change, the water crisis, and other issues.
However, to solve issues, one must first understand them. As Naoto Kan, a former Prime Minister of Japan, says,
“If you are unable to understand the cause of a problem, it is impossible to solve it.”
Education is the key to understanding a problem. Education is the key to solving problems.
So, when more than 116 million children are at risk of losing education in conflict zones, it cripples their capacity to solve the problems of the present and future. This is why the education crisis matters.
But these problems need to be solved by present and future generations.
After all, they are the ones who will be most heavily impacted by climate change, the water crisis, and other issues.
However, to solve issues, one must first understand them. As Naoto Kan, a former Prime Minister of Japan, says,
“If you are unable to understand the cause of a problem, it is impossible to solve it.”
Education is the key to understanding a problem. Education is the key to solving problems.
So, when more than 116 million children are at risk of losing education in conflict zones, it cripples their capacity to solve the problems of the present and future. This is why the education crisis matters.
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the war in Syria
the war in Syria
Recognize theProblem
In poorer conflict-ridden countries, only 65% of children make it to the twelfth grade, as opposed to 86% in other poor countries without conflict.
69% of Adults are literate in conflict-ridden countries, while 85% are in countries without conflict. (UN) |
Understand theCause
School infrastructure is destroyed by conflict. In Syria, 150,000 teachers have either fled or have been killed. (Save the Children)
Children's lives are disrupted. South Sudan still has 19,000 child soldiers today. (al-Jazeera) |
find aSolution
Policy recommendations to prevent internal conflict are to diversify and promote economic growth, and promote democracy and greater human rights. (hbuhaug.com)
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