Since 2009, an estimated 5.2 million children globally have been out of school, with 25% of them at primary to lower secondary levels, revealing a strong connection between poverty and illiteracy. A study from 1985 linked 60% of those living in poverty to illiteracy, and the COVID-19 pandemic intensified this link over the past 37 years. Despite increased enrollment in upper secondary education in many regions, around 20 million young people are still expected to miss out on secondary education, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable children and worsening existing inequalities. At Giving Back To Community, we are committed to improving the quality of education for every child, reducing illiteracy, and offering scholarships and grants to deserving students. [Source: UNESCO]