Madagascar center helps children catch up on schooling
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In Antananarivo, Madagascar, Franklin and a team run an education center assisting children who have left or never attended school.
Many children in Madagascar do not finish primary school, leaving half unable to read, write, or count. The center offers a three-year program to help students reach the level needed to complete primary school, known as the CEPE certificate.
Franklin notes that students’ home lives often create challenges for their learning, with some facing family conflicts that make completing homework difficult. Teachers at the center work to reinforce lessons and address learning gaps caused by these outside factors. Christine Jaulmes of UNICEF Madagascar explains that half of Malagasy children do not finish primary school, and believes education is the solution. She adds that only 18 percent of children aged seven to fourteen have basic reading skills.
UNICEF advocates for flexible learning paths that allow students to re-enter the education system through technical and vocational training. The challenge extends beyond Madagascar, as UNESCO reports that 739 million young people and adults worldwide still lack basic literacy skills.
