The Huffington Post – Ben Hewitt
“The United Nations Secretary-General has travelled the world and reports that in ‘areas ravaged by war and disaster, the plea of survivors is the same – education first.’ When children don’t attend school – whether through poverty, disaster or conflict – tragedy compounds tragedy. Instead of one generation affected by disaster, losing out on education increases the risk that the impact could continue to be felt for decades, or longer. Education turns children into adults who will rebuild their own future, restore peace and establish the essentials of healthcare and infrastructure for the children they will bear. Without it, the prospects ahead look far bleaker. Despite this, in 2014 only 1.1% of overall global humanitarian funding was allocated to education – representing less than $0.02 spent per child per day – unacceptable by any standard.”(more)