By Christine Musaidizi | Executive Director
Kibati village in Nyiragongo territory 60% of girls start school, only 10% finish the primary school and 2% go to secondary school, 0% finish secondary school. 95% of women don’t know to read and to write.
Furaha is an icon of the village: She decides to make a difference and attract other girls now or later:
Girls in my village don’t Iike studies. They said studies are boys matters. Girls needs to be married. It is enough. This is so sad for me. I like school for two reasons: - First: For my future; Second: to encourage other girls to do so. Even if my parents discourage me, I will continue. I want to be a Nurse. I am sure that many girls will go to school and parents will support them. Children’s is doing the best to convince community leaders and parents. This is a good support.
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