Education and Social Integration
The Challenge
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258 Million
children and youth do not have access to education
This includes around 59 million children of primary school age, 62 million children of lower secondary school age, and 138 million children of upper secondary age. This is due to low public financing, poverty, war, and other socio-economic factors.
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118 Million
school aged females are out of school globally
Gender gaps exist within education, as 2/3 of female adults globally lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. This weakens the stability and resilience of a nation and impairs global development.
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Only 30 %
of all global researchers are women
Women are less likely to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects as higher education. This under-representation has consequences to finding solutions to global challenges and limits female leadership in science-driven companies.
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The Growing Talent Program
Supporting young talent and the integration of marginalized people
Our Achievements Since the Establishment of the Borealis Social Fund in 2007
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1100000
+ People
Since 2007, Growing Talent has reached more than one million people.
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35
Partnerships
Since 2007, Growing Talent has partnered with 35 organizations.
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10
Countries
Since 2007, Growing Talent has supported projects in almost 10 countries across three continents.