VOICED: DRC Children quitting school to work in mines

The transcript discusses the issue of child labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where children work in mines to support their families financially. This work often leads to high dropout rates from school, as children have little time for study. An NGO is working to address this by educating parents on the importance of schooling and providing financial support to families to compensate for lost income. Despite these efforts, many children return to the mines during holidays.

What is the main reason children like Malanda work in the mines?

• To gain work experience

• To support their families financially

• To learn about mining

• To avoid going to school

What was the initial number of pupils in the first-year class mentioned in the transcript?

• 37

• 19

• 11

• 22

Why were schools built near the quarries?

• To attract more students

• To increase mining productivity

• To provide jobs for teachers

• To make it easier for children to study

What is one strategy used by NGOs to keep children in school?

• Building more schools in urban areas

• Educating parents about the value of education

• Providing free meals at school

• Offering scholarships for higher education

What happens to many children during the holidays according to the transcript?

• They attend summer school

• They participate in sports

• They return to the mines

• They go on vacation