Play “Global Citizen” Video

After watching the video… in small groups, create your own definition of what you think it means to be a global citizen

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The Challenges of East African Students

141 MILLION people in East Africa live on less than $2/day.141 MILLION people in East Africa live on less than $2/day. Typical family size has 6 children.Typical family size has 6 children. Cost of education remains the largest challenge: $750 full board, $30 uniform/shoes, $30 school suppliesCost of education remains the largest challenge: $750 full board, $30 uniform/shoes, $30 school supplies Poverty

Access to Education East Africa has high initial primary enrollment rates (>90%), but lose 30-40% before they complete primary school.East Africa has high initial primary enrollment rates (>90%), but lose 30-40% before they complete primary school. In 2007, only 25% of elementary school students went on to high school because of the cost.In 2007, only 25% of elementary school students went on to high school because of the cost. In 2006, 101 million children, more than half of them girls, were not attending primary school.In 2006, 101 million children, more than half of them girls, were not attending primary school.

Quality of EducationQuality of Education East Africa averages 72 students to 1 teacherEast Africa averages 72 students to 1 teacher 4 million new primary school teachers are needed in East Africa alone to reach the goal of universal primary education by million new primary school teachers are needed in East Africa alone to reach the goal of universal primary education by Crowded and dilapidated classroomsCrowded and dilapidated classrooms Insufficient teaching resources and instructional timeInsufficient teaching resources and instructional time

Focusing on Girls * UNESCO *Almost 2/3 of the world’s 792 million illiterate adults are women. *In Tanzania, 1/3 of women- more than 4 million women in total- are not literate. *In 47 out of 54 African countries, girls have less than 50% chance of completing primary school.

Improved maternal health, reduced infant mortality and fertility rates to increased prevention against HIV and AIDS. A child born to a mother who can read is 50% more likely to survive past age 5. In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 1.8 million children’s lives could have been saved in 2008 if their mothers had at least a secondary education. * UNESCO

What We Can Do As Global Citizens 1)Bring awareness to our community 2)Value our education 3)Ask family and friends for help 4)Look for volunteer opportunities

Grades are Universal You earn report cards in school. So do students in Africa! So… Why not make your A’s and B’s mean something on a global level!

Fundraiser Grades for Africa Fundraiser How it works: 1.Share what you’ve learned about East African students to your family and friends. 2.Ask family and friends to sponsor you by pledging a specific amount of money for every A and/or B you earn in your report card. 3.When you receive your report card, proudly show it off to your sponsors and collect all money. 4.Turn in money to teacher. 5.Celebrate for participating as global citizens.

What Your Raised Grades Can Buy

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