Facts: 14% of Tanzanian homes have electricity, of those only 3% are in rural areas. But 90% of Tanzanians live in villages. 44% of people have access to water. Life expectancy is 61. On the Human Development Index of the UNDP, Tanzania ranked #152 out of 187 countries. Every day 135 babies die every day and over 400 children under the age of 5 die every day. Children under the age of 18 constitute 51% of the population. 1 in 4 girls aged 15 - 19 has already begun childbearing. 8000 girls drop out of school every year due to pregnancy. 2/3 of children complete primary school, the enrollment rate is 96%. Only 0.27% of Tanzanians go to University. Yet it is a known fact that lack of education is the leading cause of poverty. Women account for 2/3 of those who are illiterate. Yet it is African mamas who often raise their children alone, even if the husband is around and they are responsible for giving their children education. Please, be aware of the world around you and find a way to help.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 09:26:07 +0000
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