A new academic year begins around mid-May annually. For many of us, it is one of
the happiest times in our school life; we get to reunite with old friends, meet
new teachers, and learn new things.
However, there are at least 541 disadvantaged youngsters who, despite being
high risk drop out candidates, have
not yet been granted scholarships this school
year. Without additional support from you by the end of June, it is highly likely
their days in school are numbered and they will have no choice but to drop out.
Even though this year’s government financial support (under
the 15-year free education policy) covers major educational expenses, there remain other school attendance
costs they themselves have to shoulder, for example, those of lunch and transport.
Many students are undernourished, hence underachieved, as they cannot pay for lunch;
many still have to walk to school for kilometers as they cannot pay for bus charges.
EDF would like to ask for your charitable assistance in ensuring that these 541
students remain in schools and continue benefiting from basic education and other
life-enriching experiences at school, and therefore do not fall victim to child
labor, unwanted pregnancies or even human trafficking.
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Happily studying in school : 344 students.
Still on waiting list : 197 students.
