3/29/2015
Why Education Matters
In developing countries, girls are often denied the basic right of education. In many of these countries, more than twice the amount of girls than boys are not educated. Lack of education goes beyond simply not knowing facts. Girls who are not educated generally come from poor families, and the 10-20% increase in their future earnings per year of schooling will help them escape the cycle of poverty. Educated girls marry later and have fewer children. Their children, and even grandchildren, have a higher standard of living. Education also increases awareness of health-related issues. Educated women have a much smaller risk of sexual abuse and STDs.