Education cannot solve every problem associated with poverty. But it can change what opportunities are available to a child. A child who learns to read, develops confidence, completes school and gains practical skills may have more choices later in life than a child who is denied those opportunities. This is why education is one of…
A child’s first years can shape the foundations for everything that follows. During early childhood, children develop rapidly. Their brains, language, social abilities and emotional skills are developing at an extraordinary pace. The experiences they have during these years can influence how prepared they are for school and how confidently they approach learning. For children…
Bangkok is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most economically important cities. It is also home to communities where families face significant economic and social challenges. For many children, growing up in poverty can mean facing barriers that go far beyond household income. Access to education, healthcare, nutritious food, safe housing, documentation and other essential…
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and build a secure future. Yet for children growing up in poverty, the barriers to achieving that future can begin very early in life. Poverty is not simply a question of how much money a family earns. For children, it can affect access to education, nutrition, healthcare,…
