Why educating girls matters

Dr Timothy Wright

Headmaster of Shore school, Australia

 

We are well aware that good quality education is the major avenue in which people can escape poverty and improve their personal life opportunities. More significantly good education builds stronger societies and helps break down corruption and inequity in the developing world.  In countries where women are educated, transformations occur at the individual, family, local and national levels. This is why Sue and I have been enthusiastic supporters of the Vanessa Grant Girls’ School since 2009. We have counted it a great joy to regularly donate to support student bursaries. During our recent visit in July 2014 we were struck by the strong governance of the school, educational leadership of the principal and staff and the vivacity and intellectual capacity of the girls. We encourage you to join us in this commitment of financial support and a desire for a better world.

 

Dr Timothy Wright
Headmaster of Shore School,  Australia