While Sub-Saharan Africa faces staggering education gaps – with only 47% of girls completing lower secondary school and 27% finishing upper secondary – a cross-continental partnership is leveling the playing field. 🌟
China’s Children and Teenagers’ Fund has become an unlikely hero in this story, helping 4.2 million girls escape poverty through education over 35 years. Meanwhile, African and Chinese leaders’ spouses made “girl power” the talk of Beijing this week during high-level FOCAC meetings! 💪
When First Ladies Unite
Peng Liyuan, China’s first lady and UNESCO’s education envoy, hosted an epic team-up with 20+ African leaders’ spouses. Their mission? Creating a ‘justice league’ for global girls’ education that’s more inclusive, fair, and high-quality. 🦸♀️
“Education lights up dreams like stars in the sky,”
Peng declared, sparking discussions that could reshape classrooms from Nairobi to Nanjing. With Africa’s youth population booming and China’s tech-savvy education tools, this collab might just #BreakTheInternet (in the best way). 🌐✨
