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In what year did Hope Village Society (HVS) start its education programs for street children?
Enrollment rates in HVS education programs have been consistently increasing since 1995.
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Name one recommendation provided by the study to improve education for street children in Egypt.
The Egyptian government should offer more financial contributions to organizations that provide education to street children.
How many children globally are estimated to be living on the streets, according to the United Nations?
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Which continent has the highest estimated number of street children, according to the study?
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Street children in Egypt are increasingly recognized as a social problem requiring urgent attention.
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According to the study, the government and non-government organizations' involvement in HVS's education programs is ______.
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of street children in Egypt?
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What research method did the study use to collect data from the management staff of HVS?
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Match the following estimated numbers of street children with the corresponding region:
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Study Notes
Education for Street Children in Egypt
- Street children in Egypt make a living by scavenging, hawking, and soliciting, and are a marginalized, vulnerable, and victimized segment of society.
- Their rights to protection and access to basic rights such as education, health, care, and development are limited.
Street Children Worldwide
- The United Nations estimates the population of children on the streets worldwide to be 100 million, with the number rising daily.
- Regional breakdown of street children:
- 20 million in Africa
- 40 million in Latin America
- 25-30 million in Asia
- 25 million in other parts of the world
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
- At least one million children in Africa alone are being commercially sexually exploited in brothels, bars, and on the streets.
Causes of Street Children in Egypt
- Rapid urbanization
- Deteriorating economic conditions
Hope Village Society (HVS)
- Provides education to street children in Egypt
- Enrollment rates have fluctuated since 1995
- Government organizations (GOs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and community involvement in HVS's education programs is less than expected
Recommendations
- The Egyptian government should offer more financial contributions to organizations that provide education to street children
- There is an immediate need to engage other possible partners of HVS's education programs
- More research should be carried out in the area of pedagogy of street children
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Description
This quiz assesses the role of Hope Village Society in providing education to street children in Egypt, identifying strengths and weaknesses to serve as lessons for other organizations.
