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Day: April 30, 2026

The Biggest Barriers to Education in Developing Countries (And How They’re Being Overcome)

Accessible, diverse group of children with a teacher in a library promoting education in developing.

According to Human Rights Watch, 273 million children worldwide are out of school. This is a sobering number, and it begs the question—why is this the case?

It’s not because they don’t want to learn. It’s not because education doesn’t matter to their families. And it’s not because they lack potential or intelligence.

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization serving humanity so all may live as God intended.

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