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Why Bother?

Smart programmes are saving lives

"Why Bother?" brings to life the jaded views of adults who don't have the facts about the progress being made in the fight against poverty through the mouths of those who yearn to imitate them: children

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46.5 million more children started going to school in Africa between 1999 and 2008

Fact: 46.5 million more children started going to school in Africa between 1999 and 2008

As a result of African leadership on education, backed by increased aid and debt cancellation.

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