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Children love to learn. If they are denied access to knowledge, we also deny them the opportunity to change their lives for the better.

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Enabling Readiness for Post Primary Transition

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The COVID-19 crisis, which has led to complete school closures in nearly all countries affecting most of the world’s student population, could substantially hinder progress to SDG 4 if large numbers of previously enrolled children do not return to school.
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As access to primary education has improved, the global community has increased attention to access to quality secondary school and non-formal programmes. It is increasingly recognised that the critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills developed at this level underpin successful participation in the modern economy and democratic institutions. Secondary school attainment has also been associated with other benefits, including improved health, lower infant mortality, and greater societal equity. At the same time, more widespread secondary school participation begets more substantial primary-school outcomes. No country has achieved universal primary-school completion where transition rates to lower-secondary school remained weak because widespread access to secondary education is essential for producing sufficient primary-school teachers and because accessible, quality secondary education motivates primary-school participation and completion. Despite meaningful progress in the past three decades, primary completion and transition to post-primary remain crucial areas of need, especially in low-income settings.

Impact

"Humanity will not overcome the immense challenges we face unless we ensure that children get the quality education that equips them to play their part in the modern world." -- HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser

Surpassing

19 million

beneficiaries across all programmes of Education Above All Foundation

10,687

Scholarships

90%

retention rate

2.6 million+

Skills training provided to teachers, school staff, and community members

1 million+

Youth Empowered