From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education

In a stifling sixth grade classroom in war-torn Sudan, a very motivated teacher was giving a lesson to 120 very committed children. Among them: an 18-year-old girl uprooted three years ago by fighting, forced into marriage and motherhood too soon, but determined to finish her education.

From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education

TL;DR

  • An 18-year-old girl in Sudan is determined to complete her education.
  • She was uprooted by fighting three years ago.
  • She was forced into marriage and motherhood prematurely.
  • She attends a sixth-grade class with 120 committed children and a motivated teacher.