What often goes overlooked is the financial opportunity that many countries sacrifice by not encouraging girls to receive an education and doing everything in their power to help girls go to school.
Jolandie Rust is relying on a compelling cause and the kindness of strangers to accomplish something no woman has ever done.
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As nearly half the world's eyes will be on Africa for the World Cup, we need them to look beyond the arena to recognize the challenges this continent faces when it comes to educating its children.
In the last nine years, Concern Worldwide and their partners have established 22 schools across Ethiopia, providing education for vulnerable boys and girls.
Rarely do our suburban party discussions take us to settings beyond our backyards, but when they do, I'm happy to tout the open-minded, sympathetic, globally-concerned view that will digest well with wine and brie.