The UNESCO Institute of Statistics reports that 60% of youths aged 15-17 years are not enrolled in school, with one contributing factor being the hidden or direct costs associated with education.
According to the UNESCO Institute of Statistics, the number of out-of-school girls in Nigeria has reached an alarming 5.5 million, representing a critical educational crisis.
Many families in underserved communities lack access to essential items such as clothing, shoes, utensils, and furniture, which negatively impacts their quality of life.