Poverty affects the everyday lives of some students in our school. Many students in our schools are deprived of basic needs due to poverty. They often experience the following difficulties:
- Poor nutrition
- No books or basic school supplies.
- Lack of transport which prevents them from attending school.
- Inadequate clothing (school uniforms, shoes and other necessary clothing)
- Health Issues (eg. poor eyesight, skin conditions- eg. scabies, ringworms)
We have chosen this project dealing with problems caused by poverty because both our schools are located in the same geographical area. Both schools are located in a rural area with many families with low socio-income backgrounds. We have been working at our schools for over twenty years; as a result we have observed the difficulties that some students experience on a daily basis. Often poverty affects the general performance of those students who have the potential to do much better if their basic needs are met.
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