A lot of children simply live a long way from school. Four out of five children who do not go to school live in rural regions.
Source: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany
Often everyone in the family has to help provide food/necessities for every day needs. 166 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 years have to work – often up to 16 hours a day.
Source: ILO – International Labour Association
Tuition may be free, but many can’t afford the fees for required uniforms and supplies.
Learning to read, do simple math, reason and communicate helps people make informed choices about their lives and begins to break the cycle of poverty, one person at a time.
Educated mothers have healthier children because they are more likely to understand and use prenatal care, assisted childbirth & postnatal care, as well as immunize their children.
Young people who have completed primary education are less than half as likely to contract HIV/AIDS. Education prepares and enables them to know and understand how to prevent diseases and to utilize the health services available.
Each additional year of schooling often translates into 10% higher wages.
No country has ever achieved significant, continuous and rapid growth without reaching an adult literacy rate of at least 40%.
Education supports the growth of civil society, democracy and political stability, allowing people to learn about their rights and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to exercise them.
It also contributes to environmental sustainability, helping people make decisions today that don’t compromise the needs of future generations.
The Gospel summons hearts to God’s call for repentance. God’s redemption of all things through Jesus Christ reveals how they can be part of this grand story, impacting their families and communities, today and for eternity.
Poverty is about more than material things. EduDeo wants to help children, families and communities escape physical poverty, but we know the deeper issue for all of us is restoring our broken relationships with God, others and creation.
God transforms lives every day. By leading people to trust in His Son, He brings them out of emptiness into new life and joy. This rebirth marks the beginning of a life of transformation.
Enabling students to break past the barriers that prevent them from attending school is fundamental to ensuring they benefit from a quality, Christian education! We fund scholarships that our partners offer to vulnerable children so that they have the opportunity to attend a Christian school.
Training is one of the greatest needs of teachers in developing countries and directly affects the quality and Christ-centeredness of the education given. We fund teacher training initiatives and send volunteer educators through the Walking Together program to facilitate workshops on teaching methods, developing Christ-centred curriculum, servant leadership and how to integrate a foundational Biblical worldview.
A safe and pleasant learning environment is essential to quality, Christian education. We fund construction projects and send volunteer HANDS mission teams to assist with building, maintaining and improving school facilities such as classrooms, science labs and recreation areas.
