Teaching Girls the Importance of Education in memory of Nelson Mandela

One of the most recognizable human rights symbols of the twentieth century, is a man whose dedication to the liberties of his people inspires human rights advocates throughout the world.

Girls’ education is one of the most effective ways for ending poverty in developing nations. The benefits of their education are seen by individuals, their families, and
throughout society.

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills,
values, beliefs, and habits.
Education is commonly divided formally into such stages as preschool or kindergarten,
primary school, secondary school and then college, university

Educational methods include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research.
Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, but learners may also educate themselves. Education can take place in formal or informal settings and any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational.

The above is the summary of the message Hope for African Girls Initiative took to Port Harcourt
On 18th July 2016 at Community secondary school Abuloma, Rivers state Nigeria. In honor of Nelson Mandela. The programme tagged: The Importance of Education. about 60 Students between the ages of 12 and 16, in attendance.

The Programme featured talks on Education, Girl Child and achievements of Nelson Mandela relating to Education. There were also games, question and answer session, evaluation, presentation of gifts and photographs. The different sessions were facilitated by volunteers. The talk on Importance of Education Explained to the students that an educated woman is, for example, likely to marry at a later age and have fewer children. An educated woman will also be more productive at work and better paid.

The importance of Education, on the other hand, encouraged the students to take their studies serious and maintain good grades at school by reading their books, doing their home work and attending classes regularly.

They were also encouraged to be good ambassadors of their school. The programme ended with the
distribution of Dictionary and Note books to the students and an evaluation of the programme. In the course of the evaluation, many of the Students expressed feelings of joy at being participants in the pogramme. One of the students said she learnt  alot about Education

 "I have learnt that Education for girls can have the benefit of delaying marriage and pregnancy for young girls. Instead of a girl getting married before age 20 and often suffering abuse by her husband, girls who are educated are likely to have a say in who they will marry

Millions of girls still have no access to learning. Illiteracy prevents hundreds of millions of women from fully participating in their societies. Youth unemployment is a global challenge. Education remains a top priority on the new global development agenda being shaped by the international community. Hope for African Girls Initiative makes the case for a new goal for equitable and quality lifelong learning and is mobilizing governments and a wide range of other partners for this.

The Importance of Female Education which Hope for African Girls Initiative Organised with financial support from Miss Olamide Akinro is another step towards the actualization of both organizations’ dreams to see Educated and empowered African Students (Girls) who will be at the vanguard in the quest to raise Africa to greater heights. Hope for African Girls Initiative thank the volunteers who, through their devotion and labor of love, made the event a success. Volunteers everywhere are encouraged to keep shining the light in their different domains by
being proactive in solving societal challenges.