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319<p>From <a href="https://www.vsointernational.org/our-work/inclusive-education/system-strengthening/unlocking-talent-through-technology">using technology to deliver high quality education in Malawi</a> to <a href="https://www.vsointernational.org/our-work/inclusive-education/numeracy-for-all">developing low-cost teaching aids with recycled materials in Rwanda</a>, VSO programs were able to reach and support some of the most marginalized children in some of the most remote communities.</p>
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321<p>Still, 250 million children remain out of school&nbsp;<sup><a href="#footnote">1</a></sup> and more than half of children in low-and middle-income countries cannot read or understand basic text by age ten. Focusing quality education for all is essential to staying on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By tackling the intersecting barriers children face when accessing education and participating in learning, we can help them reach their full potential as they become the changemakers of the future.&nbsp;</p>
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377In a time where catastrophic world events have called for quick adaptation, VSO's approach is delivering impact and timely response for communities.</p>
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488<p>As the country shares the largest border with Afghanistan, provinces such as Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are disproportionately affected by neighboring crises. Pakistan aims to provide basic protection and necessities, such as access to public health and education systems, but the increase in population has put a constraint on resources.</p>
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490<p>The Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) project have worked to establish catch-up learning centers to help young children regain the confidence of being in the classroom, and ultimately make them think about their futures as adults. Through changing attitudes towards gender inequality, VSO is also reaching young girls, who are often left behind when it comes to their schooling. By empowering the children of today, we will create a better future for all.&nbsp;</p>
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542<p>Through our Empowering Adolescent Girls to Learn and Earn (EAGLE) project, we aim to reach 3,000 out of schoolgirls to help improve their literacy, numeracy, entrepreneurship, and life skills. With more than 60% of people in Mozambique living below the poverty line, a focus on education can be the gateway to a more independent and flourishing life. </p>
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546<p><em>By creating equal opportunities for inclusive education for marginalized children and youth, we do not just create a lasting chance in their lives, but also contribute to peace and social cohesion and provide opportunities for them to thrive.</em></p>
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