About us Our strategy Our strategy 17% of the world’s youth are out of school. Globally, three-quarters of primary-age children who may never attend school are girls. The rate of primary-age children who have access to school has not increased since 2008. In low-income countries, just 4% of the poorest children complete school, compared to 36% of the richest children. The Covid-19 crisis has exacerbated these inequalities, with children from poor families and linguistic minorities least likely to have received support during school closures. Without our help, they may never return to school. Education for all We're committed to providing quality inclusive primary education to all children within the communities we serve. We're also focused on reducing barriers to and within education for those most at risk of marginalisation, exclusion and underachievement. We recognise that the hardest to reach children often face multiple layers of exclusion due to factors such as gender, disability, poverty, ethnicity, religion and language. We work with students, schools and communities to provide targeted support and to ensure all children have the chance to participate and learn in a safe and stimulating environment. Supporting Global Goals We’re working towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. . Read next Where we work Fundraising Corporate partnerships