Breaking the Cycle: How Education Can Lift Girls Out of Poverty

In 2021, out of the total number of people living in extreme poverty in India, 47 million were female. According to the World Bank, for the rural, working-age population, only 16 percent of women are economically active, compared with 53 percent of men. These statistics exist because of women's limited access to resources and financial assets, traditional ideologies, and the burden of domestic work. However, education, including higher education such as colleges, can help women and girls learn the skills required to become successful. Reaching this level includes becoming more knowledgeable, earning a higher income, and living a more comfortable life. Most importantly, once girls are given access to educational tools, they are able to set up future generations for success as well, breaking the cycle of poverty.