Photo by amivitale | In 2003, Kenya enacted a law that made primary education free, and enrollment rates increased to 84 percent. But only one in five girls makes it to the eighth year. This high drop-out rate is a result of early marriage, female genital cutting, poverty, and other factors. Each extra year of schooling, however, brings higher wages and a lower infant mortality rate. On International Day of the Girl, learn more—including how to help—by following forthegood and amivitale. #girls #letgirlslearn #dayofthegirl #education #schools #internationaldayofthegirl