VOICED: Yemen's child poverty

In Yemen, many children work instead of attending school due to economic hardship and cultural norms. With half the population living on less than $2 a day, families rely on children's income. Despite efforts by NGOs to return children to school, the practice of child labor remains widespread, driven by both financial necessity and cultural acceptance.

What is one reason the young boy in the first section left school?

• He was offered a scholarship abroad.

• He disliked his teachers.

• His father is disabled and he needed to support his family.

• He wanted to travel the world.

Why do many children in Yemen choose to work instead of attending school?

• They prefer to play sports.

• They are not allowed to attend school.

• They want to earn money to support their families.

• They find school too easy.

What percentage of Yemen's children are working before the age of 13?

• 10%

• 25%

• 45%

• 50%

What is one of the key factors that influence child labor in Yemen according to the third section?

• The lack of schools in the country.

• The abundance of job opportunities for children.

• The high cost of education.

• The cultural acceptance of child labor.

What role do NGOs play in addressing child labor in Yemen?

• They help place children back into schools.

• They provide jobs for children.

• They build new schools.

• They offer financial aid to families.