Education
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A brief history, pictures, and videos which present the condition of the educational system in the Collo kingdom. It is well documented that only 48 percent of South Sudan’s youth are literate according to the World Bank, 2020. The country has experienced an enormous amount of violence since gaining its independence in 2011. In addition, natural disasters and financial barriers prevent children and youth from completing their education. An education is a fundamental human right and is essential for the development of individuals and societies. The CCA believes in making quality education accessible to all the children, so they can reach their full potential and help to break the cycle of poverty. The CCA will try its best to empower individuals to participate fully in their communities and contribute to the overall development of the nation. In South Sudan, the quality of education is substandard due to violence and wars, and a high percentage of students fail to meet basic learning standards. Furthermore, according to UNESCO, only about 35% of primary school teachers in South Sudan have received any form of teacher training, and only 40% of primary schools have any trained teachers at all. A lack of teacher training programs and opportunities in the country has contributed to this, with many aspiring teachers restricted from access due to financial, educational, or geographic barriers. In addition, according to UNICEF, when the war broke out in Malakal, the entire city was looted and the violence in the city has left many children without access to education. Other barriers the Collo children face to receiving an education include school tuition and fees, insecurity, and a lack of peace. The Human Rights Watch estimated 2.8 million children in South Sudan – a shocking 70 percent of all school-age children in the country – are not attending primary or secondary school! Education can open many doors for young Collo children who have the knowledge and skills needed to thrive and contribute to their communities, so the CCA is appealing to all people of goodwill to support us in meeting our goal of providing every village child in the Collo Kingdom with an education. Possessing an education will help many children thrive, earn more money, and escape poverty. An education will provide young people with essential information needed regarding physical, mental, and emotional health and development. By working to increase access to education, the CCA can prevent child labor, child marriage, sexual violence, trafficking, and forceful army recruitment of children.