Why is the school dropout rate high among girls in the Teso sub-region?

BACKGROUND

According to the Teso Education Support Project, early marriages have made girls drop out of schools due to the strong tradition that uneducated women fetch higher bride prices and are the source of bride wealth.

While the Teso sub region has one of Uganda’s highest illiteracy rates, standing at 88%, a recent Action Aid report indicates that the national primary school drop-out rates for girls is at 80% each year in the Northern and Eastern regions, and early marriages and teenage pregnancies are above 50%.

According to a UNESCO report, Uganda also has the highest drop-out rates in East Africa.

QUESTION

Why is the school dropout rate high among girls in your region?

A. Education is not a priority for girls
B. Lack of school fees
C. Early marriages and pregnancies
D. Girls are a source of income if they are married off early  

INSTRUCTIONS

Go to 'Messages' in your phone, type in DELTA, followed by A., B., C. or D. plus your reason.Send that to 8585. This SMS is totally FREE of charge.