education

What part of education is compulsory?

Schooling between 6-14

How many children continue with education past 14 years old?

50%

What do school drop outs end up doing?

going into crime and drug trafficking

Why do some people have to travel long distances for school?

A shortage of schools

What causes frequent school closures?

Gang violence and crime

What deters people from going to school?

A lack of money, and pressure for the child to go out and work to support the family instead

What are conditions for teachers like?

Poor pay, little training, and there is a shortage of teachers

How has the government tried to help poorer families?

By giving them grants to help cover the cost of attending school

Where was a private university opened?

By Rocinha

What do NGOs do in improving education?

NGOs, like Alfazendo, work to improve literacy and help people to prepare for college exams

Where do NGOs operate

Cidade de Deus