Education
Education is one of the best ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty, and a powerful weapon in the fight against AIDS. However, 72 million children in the world’s poorest countries – 57% of them girls – are denied a primary education.
In this section
The right to education
Education is a universal human right and, by unlocking other rights, it is the key that enables people to overcome poverty.
Our approach
Find out how we work with communities to make sure children - and adults - get the best education possible.
Millennium Development Goals
The G8 countries adopted the Millennium Development Goals to improve health and education globally. What progress has been made?
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Fact file
When the Ugandan government stopped charging fees for primary education, enrolment doubled overnight.
Priority projects
Donate to our Uganda campaign and give Mary a safe water supply at school.
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