Before the earthquake – 50% of Haitian children were out of school. Most children who traditionally went to school in Haiti attended private schools – 90% of Haitian schools were private and charged fees. Many poor parents could simply not afford school fees, uniforms, and school supplies and so their children missed out. Nearly half –47%– of adult Haitians are illiterate. The earthquake harmed or destroyed a quarter of all schools in Haiti, leaving 2.5 million children out of school. — Anne Richard
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