02.25.07
How does girls’ education fight poverty?
How does girls’ education fight poverty?
http://www.netaid.org/global_poverty/girls-education/
Educating girls is an essential part of winning the fight against global poverty. On average, an educated girl boosts the income of her family and her community; has fewer, more healthy children; and is less likely to contract HIV/AIDS.
The benefits of girls’ education extend beyond the local community. Studies show that increasing the number of educated girls in a country fosters economic growth, promotes political stability and reduces health care costs. For example, more productive farming due to increased female education accounts for 43 percent of the decline in malnutrition achieved between 1970 and 1995.
