Why Access to Education Can Lift a Child Out of Poverty.

Whether you’re in the city of San Diego or in the remote communities of Bali, at its core, education equips people with the skills, knowledge, and perspective necessary to secure better opportunities and build a brighter future.

Children in poverty are often denied access to quality education. The results are not just about unmet academic potential, but also about perpetuating cycles of poverty.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty.

For countless families, poverty isn’t a one-generation problem. The bottom line is, education provides job opportunities that pay enough to guarantee food on the table and a bed to sleep on.

Many low-income children find themselves in schools that are under-resourced, over-crowded, and, frankly, under-performing. School systems that lack the basic fundamentals that enrich a child’s learning experience hinder not only their academic success, but their connections to mentors, internships and creative opportunities that are just as valuable to breaking free from the shackles of poverty.

Quality education doesn't just teach children to read, write, or solve mathematical problems. It instills in them the ability to think critically, solve real-world challenges, and tap into their creative potential.

Beyond academic and financial skills, education instills a sense of self-worth and confidence in children. Believing that they can achieve success and create a reality different than that of what they have seen is crucial. This is difficult to do if the only influence a child is seeing is scarcity and fear.

While the journey out of poverty is complex and multi-faceted, there is hope for change. Many people around our Earth come together to support children in need so they can help themselves get out of poverty. With over 1 billion (yes, billion) people living on less than $1 a day, deciding to donate $5 today affects families quite dramatically. This can ensure a meal tonight, support education or fund the basic medical care that is needed. 

Let’s work together as humans to do what we can to help.