Providing A Bright Future For Every Child
Without quality education, children face considerable barriers to employment and earning potential later in life. They are more likely to suffer adverse health outcomes and less likely to participate in decisions that affect them – threatening their ability to shape a better future for themselves and their societies.
Education is the right of every child. It should be free and fair, with equal access for girls and boys.
Article 28, Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989
Every child, including the world’s most disadvantaged, has the right to an education because it has the power to change lives.
Education is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty; supporting child survival, growth, development and well-being; and closing the gap in social inequality. On average, one additional year of education can increase an individual's earnings by 10 per cent. Knowledge in hygiene and disease prevention can greatly reduce the number of preventable deaths. Furthermore, girls’ education is particularly impactful for future generations: children of educated mothers are much more likely to go to school than children of mothers with little or no education.
The role of COSA in children’s education is built upon our strong commitment to ensure that all children – regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background or circumstances – realize their right to a quality education.
HOW WE BRING EDUCATION TO CHILDREN
EARLY LEARNING
Early childhood education gives children the best start in life. Early childhood (between 0-5 years old) is an ideal time to absorb basic skills. It’s proven to help give children a strong basis for social, emotional and cognitive skills for future learning and development.
Early learning centres should be dedicated spaces with plenty of light and air. Activity areas can be separated by things like shelves or plants, or bright signs of different colours or textures, which encourage social interaction and exploratory behaviour. From dancing, playing and moving things around, to resting areas, these spaces will help develop children’s motor skills and more. Making sure that there is a good number of caregivers for each age group and number of children is critical in keeping children safe and engaged.
It can be difficult for children with younger siblings to attend school if they’re responsible for taking care of their younger brothers and sisters. When early learning centres are located in or near schools, younger siblings have somewhere to go during school time, freeing up older siblings to focus on their studies.
Our Commitment
Donate $10 or more today to keep the education projects running to al lthe centers we support!
- 01. Date : 02.05.2023
- 02. Location : Chikwawa
- 03. Category : Education
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