Here’s an article by UNICEF about how one of its programmes has boosted school attendance in Mali:
Local communities in Mali are beginning to embrace change. The value of education for both girls and boys is beginning to catch on. Many families are now sending their girls to school, instead of marrying them off at a young age. Educated girls are now getting jobs and helping their families.
Or click on the link in the top right corner to listen to the story.
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