In this section you can learn more about why 72 million children miss out on school because of poverty.

Every child has the right to go to school. School is essential to help kids get better jobs and to end poverty around the world.

Some children can't go to school because they have to work, just to buy food to survive. Others can't get to school because it's too far away. Having a disability can also stop children from going to school. Find out more...

Learn about Send My Friend to School ‘08 and the children who miss out on school.