VOICED : La escuela escape de la tradicion para ninas esposas en Kenia

The video tells the story of Halima, a girl from a nomadic family in Northern Kenya, who was subjected to early marriage and faced educational challenges. In a region where many girls are married young and education is scarce, initiatives like those from Save the Children aim to change this by encouraging families to send their daughters to school. Despite resistance, Halima's journey to education serves as an inspiration, with hopes of becoming a teacher to uplift her community.

What significant life event did Halima experience at the age of 13?

• She became a teacher.

• She moved to a different country.

• She was married to a man twice her age.

• She started attending school.

What is a major challenge faced by girls in Halima's region?

• Lack of access to clean water.

• Frequent natural disasters.

• High rates of illiteracy among women.

• Limited access to healthcare.

What organization helped launch a program to send girls to school in Halima's region?

• Save the Children

• Red Cross

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

What incentive is provided to families to encourage them to send their daughters to school?

• Financial support of 26 euros per period

• Monthly food supplies

• Free healthcare services

• Free school uniforms

What is Halima's ultimate career goal?

• To become a doctor

• To become a politician

• To become a teacher

• To become a businesswoman