The Catholic Church is called to increase its support as education costs in Africa continue to rise

Discover how Catholic schools in Africa, vital for low-income families, grapple with rising costs and privatization, increasing tuition fees and dropout rates, challenging their mission to serve the poor, as reported by AP.

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By Redaction ARPS Media with AP (Authors: RODNEY MUHUMUZA and Farai Mutsaka)

Catholic schools in Africa, such as Uganda Martyrs School in Kampala, offer affordable, high-quality education to low-income families. However, they are struggling with rising costs and a trend towards privatization.

These schools do not aim to make profits but increasing maintenance costs and inflation are forcing them to raise tuition fees. This has raised concerns that only wealthier families will be able to afford to enroll their children.

Some parents are frustrated because they cannot pay for their children’s tuition. This situation reflects a broader concern that the Catholic Church, a key educational provider in sub-Saharan Africa, is deviating from its mission to support impoverished communities. These financial pressures also lead to high dropout rates in the region.

Read original article at: Raising school fees torments many Africans. Some expect the Catholic Church to do more to help | AP News