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EGYPT

Many of the articles and Web-site refer to the same problems in Egypt. I mainly find my resource through-out the news or CNN web site or friends from Egypt.

While Egypt struggles to wade through political problems, its education system suffers

Literacy rates are low and unemployment is high, especially among females

Many middle-class families are spending a large part of their income on private tutoring

A few start-up companies have emerged, however, to address the education deficit.

Two and a half years after the country's uprising began, Egypt's fledgling democracy is stillborn, stubbornly stuck between its past and future. And as the government struggles to wade through the country's protracted political problems, Egypt's festering education system is orphaned -- even though, with a growing youth population, it's key to the country's future.(CNN., 2013)
In the World Economic Forum's latest report on global competitiveness, Egypt ranked near the bottom -- 131st out of 144 countries -- for quality of primary education. Egypt's literacy rate is 66%, according to a 2011 United Nations report. Meanwhile, a report by London think tank Chatham House says just $129 a year is spent on each Egyptian student; the United States, for example, spends 40 times as much.(CNN., 2013)

Reference:
http//www.CNN.com/2013/frica/egypt-court-ruling

Poverty in Egypt

Poverty in Egypt:

Mia is my contact from Egypt. She teacher's in the city Alexandria. There are about 10 million poor families in the country. Mia teachers in American School in Egypt. Where she teachers' at many of the families are very rich but the school is located in a very poor area. Egypt, economy is not good and there is less student attending school this year.

This is a picture children in American school in Egypt.In the World Economic Forum's , Egypt ranked near the bottom -- 131st out of 144 countries -- for quality of primary education. Egypt's literacy rate is 66%.  Mia stated right now the schools are in limbo and they don't know what will happen in the next couple of months. Many of the children are live in very poor conditions even the children who are going to American schools life have been turn upside down with all the fighting in Egypt.

Sharing Web Resources

Sharing Web Resources:

The Global Fund for Children: they are a international organization that help children all over the world. At The Global Fund for Children, we transform the lives of children on the edges of society—trafficked children, refugees, child laborers—and help them regain their rights and pursue their dreams.In other words, we do all we can to let kids be kids—no matter what their circumstances. Since 1997, we’ve reached 8 million children worldwide.http://www.globalfundforchildren.org

I pick overseas program because millions of children are born into a harsh reality. The Global Fund for Children raise money to help children and their families.

Our Grantees

The Global Fund for Children partners with grassroots organizations that provide kids with what they need to thrive, even in the most challenging circumstances. Our grantees have the entrepreneurial vision and passion to transform their communities. We help them get there. Global Fund for Children grantees are:

(Newsletter: http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&Itemid=340 )

 

Early Childhood Education Around the World

                                         Egypt

                          Professional Contact:
I choose to contact a very close friend from Egypt. His wife is a Pre-School Teacher in Alexander Egypt.
1. I e-mail  Ahmad elzoghby to ask him if his wife Mia would like to participate in a school project.
He e-mail me back and gave me his wife number.
2. The e-mail address  ahmad@elzoghby.com and the number is 910-3000.
3. Mia reach out to me today and was so happy to participate.


Global Fund for Children:

The reason why I pick global fund for Children because they reach out to all nations to help children of all ages. They not only raise money to education but they build character and confidence in these children. Children from all over the world are able participate in so many programs and events because of the Global Fund for Children.

Regions they support:

East and Southeast Asia

Europe and Eurasia

Latin America and the Caribbean

Middle East and North Africa

North America

South Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

What they do?
 Millions of children around the world are born into a stark reality: will they work in markets and mines, or go to school? Will they be trafficked into slavery, or be free? Will they be child soldiers, or students? These are staggering choices no child should face. At The Global Fund for Children, we transform the lives of children on the edges of society—trafficked children, refugees, child laborers—and help them regain their rights and pursue their dreams.In other words, we do all we can to let kids be kids—no matter what their circumstances. Since 1997, we’ve reached 8 million children worldwide.
http://www.globalfundforchildren.org