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HIGHEST MURDER RATE PER CAPITA IN THE WORLD
THE GOVERNMENT IS CORRUPT
20 VIOLENT DEATHS EVERYDAY
EDUCATION IS THE MOST AFFECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION
MORE THAN 4,700 CHILDREN & YOUTH BELONG TO GANGS
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE SUPPLIES ARE ALMOST NON-EXISTENT
69% OF PEOPLE LIVE IN POVERTY
MOST FAMLIES CANNOT AFFORD TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL
24% OF THE COUNTRY IS MALNOURISHED
CHILDREN WHO GO TO SCHOOL GO LESS THAN 100 DAYS/YEAR
THERE IS VERY LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
97,000 CHILDREN DROP OUT OF SCHOOL EVERY YEAR
THE FACILITIES ARE BETTER
The buildings are in good condition. Unlike many of the other public schools, running water and electricity are available
THEY HAVE SUPPLIES
Not only do they have supplies, they are better. The kids have access to tools they need to help them learn.
KIDS ATTEND SCHOOL
Class isn't cancelled and the teachers show up. More time in the classroom means less time on the streets.
BETTER CLASSES & TEACHERS
All of the teachers are certified. Along with the standard classes computers and English are taught for an hour everyday.
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