Lack of transport prevents many girls getting to school. Some girls walk up to 8kms to school in the early dawn, or after dark, with a real risk of being assaulted or even kidnapped. Providing girls with a bicycle & repair kit reduces time travel time, so girls have more time to study.
Lotus Outreach Australia provides rice to the poorest of our scholarship students and their families each month. Rice support means girls don’t need to work to support their family, and can focus on their studies. Food for the family is often the crucial factor allowing a girl to stay in school and not drop out.