Enhancing Poverty Alleviation Through Inclusive Education of Girl-Child

Abstract

Poverty is a significant issue worldwide, affecting millions of people, and the girl-child is among 
the most vulnerable groups. This paper explores how inclusive education can be used as a tool for 
poverty alleviation, specifically for the girl-child. Inclusive education refers to an approach that 
ensures equal access to education for all students, regardless of their social, cultural, and economic 
background. This study shows that, investment in inclusive education for girl-child is not only a 
moral imperative but also, a strategic approach towards achieving sustainable and inclusive 
development. The study identifies various challenges to implementing inclusive education for the 
girl-child such as, lack of funding, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient trained personnel. 
However, the paper recommends that inclusive education can be enhanced through the provision 
of adequate resources, training of teachers, and sensitization of communities to embrace the 
concept. Inclusive education is a powerful tool for poverty alleviation, especially for the girl-child. 
Therefore, policymakers, educators, and stakeholders must work together to create an enabling 
environment for inclusive education to thrive and empower girls to overcome poverty and 
contribute to national development.