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Belize Education Statistics
In Belize only two of five high school age children are enrolled in secondary school.(Ministry of Education,Belize)
Only 40 percent of children who graduate from primary school take admission to secondary school.(Ministry of Education, Belize)
Many children drop out of school at age 14.( Belize Government Study)
College admission is low due to low income and lack of scholarship funding.(Ministry of Education, Belize)
Global Education Facts
Based on enrollment data, about 72 million children of primary school age in the developing world were not in school in 2005; 57 per cent of them were girls. And these are regarded as optimistic numbers.(Millennium Development Goals Report 2007)
Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names.(The State of the World’s Children, 1999, UNICEF)
Less than one per cent of what the world spent every year on weapons was needed to put every child into school by the year 2000 and yet it didn’t happen.(State of the World, Issue 287 – Feb 1997, New Internationalist)
Children out of education worldwide
121 million
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.
Nelson Mandela
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Board President Sister Contance Casey,snjm. After a long courageous battle with her illness our beloved Sister Connie passed into eternal rest on March 14, 2012. Please click on Support Us-above to read more about our wonderful President and friend. In memory of our dearest Sister Connie contributions can be made through World’s Window Inc: click on SUPPORT US above and then click the DONATE button or mail to 49 Par Circle, Albany NY 12208. Thank you for supporting World’s Window and Sister Connie’s vision to help those in need.
WORLD’S WINDOW-SPRING MUSIC EVENT featuring Rob Beaulieu and the Stone Revival Band with Special guest Emma Torncello. Friday- April 27, 2012 @ The Lark Tavern. 8pm-11:30pm. SOLD OUT SHOW-Thank you!
CASEY FAMILY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -Friday July 13, 2012.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ! Please visit our EVENTS Page-click Events- above. When on Events Page scroll down to REGISTRATION.
Event will be at the NORMANSIDE COUNTRY CLUB-bring the family-POOL and WATERSLIDE will be OPEN- Fun for all this year !
HILTON GARDEN HOTEL AT ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER-We have a block of discounted rooms with shuttle service to and from the event. Only 5 miles from the Event! CALL: 518-396-3500, USE: Group code WINDOW when reserving rooms. Or visit our personalized Group webpage for booking: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/A/ALBMCGI-WINDOW-20120712/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
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