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Just in case we need a refresher about the importance of what we are doing. "Basic education is a fundamental building block for all development initiatives. Educated people are more likely to seek modern medical care, understand the consequences and treatment of infectious diseases and treat illnesses correctly. Farmers with just four years of education are nine percent more productive than their uneducated counterparts." Via WWWEDU.

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