463
million children globally were unable to access remote learning during school closures caused by COVID-19.
70
of the global poor age 15 and older have no schooling or only some basic education.
12
million girls under age 18 are married each year, jeopardizing their education.
87
of illiterate youth aged 15 to 24 are found in South Asia, West, and Central Africa, and Eastern and Southern Africa.
781
million adults remain illiterate, with two-thirds of them being women.
65
of primary schools worldwide have basic handwashing facilities.
Skill deficits reach 94% in sub-Saharan Africa, 90% in south Asia, 70% in the Middle East and North Africa, and 66% in Latin America.
IIRR empowers rural people through an emphasis on access to education and training
Access
IIRR’s Access program focuses on making education accessible for all, including girls and women, children, people with disabilities, and others.
Skills for Success
This program uses proven learning methods to train, upskill, and reskill rural people in order to empower them to increase their livelihoods.
Highlights of our work
In 2019, IIRR conducted 650 courses and workshops in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. From equipping 1,200 learners with literacy and numeracy skills in 9 cattle camps in South Sudan to 12,566 girls in Kenya continuing their education, IIRR has always empowered rural people with education.
650
workshops and courses across Africa, Asia and Latin America
1200
learners in South Sudan equipped with literacy and numeracy skills
12566
girls in Kenya supported in their education
