In South Asia, Underprivileged Kids Are How Much More Likely to Drop out of School?

It’s organizations like UNICEF, Save the Children, and GFA World that come alongside the hard work of local governments to address the many issues facing children. For instance, if a family is at or near the poverty line, any small issue or extra expense can send them plummeting to extreme poverty. When faced with critical decisions that affect basic survival, one of the first expenses to go is often school, school fees, or school supplies. The families may completely understand the essential benefits of schooling but be forced to decide between their children’s lives today and their future.

GFA missionaries see these situations on a daily basis, and they are looking for ways to relieve the burdens so many parents feel. GFA works together with local leaders to assess the needs of the communities they serve and find helpful solutions. GFA World knows that getting a child into its child sponsorship program can make an enormous difference for the entire family. The child will get help with school fees and supplies as well as tutoring and regular healthy meals. Each of these expenses pulls a burden off the family, while also giving the child a chance to thrive.