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WHY SUPPORT EDUCATION?
Schools shape children, Children shape the world.
The video features Akadeli Primary School, which is the first school we are building.
244 million children won't start the new school year ¹
That’s nearly 1 in 30 people worldwide or the same size as the population of the United States.
Education is vital for children in rural areas, as it offers them better opportunities for the future and improved health. However, many children face challenges in accessing education due to the distance they have to walk to get to school. Ensuring access to education in rural areas can break this cycle, leading to better educational outcomes and increased opportunities for both children and their families.
Education changes everything
Why is access to education important for underprivileged children?
Breaks the circle of Poverty
With education, children can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to secure higher-paying jobs and lift them selves and their families out of poverty
Empowers children
Education empowers children to take control of their lives and make informed decisions about their future. It also helps them to become active participants insociety, contributing to their communities and working towards positive social change(s)
Improves social mobility
Education can improve social mobility, allowing children to move up the socio economic ladder and increase their opportunities for a better future
Fosters a more equitable society
Access to education can contribute to a more equitable society. When children from all backgrounds have the opportunity to learnand grow, it helps to breakdown social barriers and promotes greater social cohesion
How do we tackle the education crisis?
Education is the right of every child and is a game-changer. A good education is the foundation for a child's success later in life and a common factor in ending cycles of poverty. - UNICEF²
Key metrics about the Academics Kenya program (2018-2022):
- Population: 55M
- Below poverty line: 17%
- 39% better grades in the Secondary level
- 37% decrease in student absence
- 29% decrease in student drop-out
The economic growth that Kenya has experienced in recent years has not benefited a large part of the population, and the inequality is immense.
The rural areas are still experiencing serious poverty, and 36% of the population lives in absolute poverty. As a result, many children in rural areas are missing out on quality education and have little hope of getting jobs in the future.
Human Practice Foundation is working with strong local partners. Their local knowledge combined with HPF expertise in the educational sector and implementing projects forge a comprehensive platform for creating impactful and sustainable change in the local areas. ⁴
Meet Christine Naseiku
Christine is a 17-year-old student in Primary School in Kenya. She is born and raised in a Maasai community.
Together with Human Practice Foundation, we are working towards achieving one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
United Nations identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals ³ which are an urgent call for action for all countries developed and Developing in a global partnership and Quality Education is Goal #4.
To take it a step further with IT Academy...
August Berg, part of Norbreeze Group, is pleased to announce that it has become an early corporate partner with the Human Practice Foundation IT Academy in Taplejung. HPF has established nearly 100 schools in Nepal and Kenya to give young people a better life.
Thanks to the initiative of Mr Waldemar Schmidt, Chairman of Norbreeze Group, in conjunction with co-investors and various partners, HPF is building a state-of-the-art IT Academy in Taplejung, a stunning and remote region in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal.
We are proud to share that as of March 2023, our team has welcomed its very first intern in the role of Graphic Design Assistant for the August Berg brand.
References
1. Unesco Chair, https://unescochair-ghe.org/2022/09/19/244-million-children-wont-start-the-new-school-year-unesco-press-release/
2. Unicef, https://www.unicef.org/education
3. United Nations, https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4
4. Human Practice Foundation, https://www.humanpractice.org/
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Together, we change the world, one wrist at a time!
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Classic design yet attractive in its own - the blue dial makes it an interesting model of this range! Seeing is believing its beauty!
盤面が大きく、シンプルで、この上ない清楚感がある。ちょっと重いが（盤面が小さなものに比べれば）耐えるほどではない。
ベルトが、金属なので、大汗にも対応。
とても見やすいし、良い時計です。
Just received today- gorgeous sapphire blue face and leather strap - 32mm. Better than picture. I chose this watch because of the quality of August Berg and the fact they give back to others.
Just received the petite Strawberry Thief watch from August Berg. I love the design--William Morris is a favorite designer of mine--and the watch is very attractive! The watchband is short however and I wish it were an inch or so longer. I would recommend the watch if you're on the fence, but you might consider one of the larger bands they provide if you have medium/larger wrists.
I received my August Berg x Morris & Co Petite Willow Bough watch today. It is even more stunning than on the website!
I wanted a versatile watch I could wear both to work and in the evening; and I prefer my jewellery to be on the smaller/more delicate side.
The mesh band is beautiful and comfortable on the wrist; and the 3 closure clasp means I feel very confident it won’t fall off!
The Morris & Co design on the watch face is both beautiful & subtle; with the crystals adding just the right hint of sparkle.
The watch arrived in perfect condition & beautifully boxed.
The fact that every watch purchase contributes to children’s education in Asia & Africa makes the watch not only a beautiful investment, but money well spent.
