ERITREA: Over 100 Women in Durfo Able to Read And Write

Date: 
Monday, November 1, 2010
Source: 
AllAfrica
Countries: 
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eritrea
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Human Rights

Durfo — Over 100 women in Durfo administrative area, Central region, are now able to read and write thanks to the Adult Education Program.

The women from the villages of Arbe-Rebu'e, Antsefet and Adi-Shuma continued their education from Grade 1 to 3, according to Mr. Gezai Haile, head of Adult Education Program in North-east Asmara administrative area.

The beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the opportunity and stressed the need for creating conducive ground that would enable them to continue their education at higher level.

Prizes were also awarded to those who demonstrated excellence in the program.