The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children has revealed that around 16,000 children aged between five and 14 years do not attend school.
The statistics according to the Information Ministry were outlined in "Seeds of Hope" which is a documentary produced by FENC Fiji with a gripping insight on the factors operating to keep families trapped in poverty.
It has also been revealed that around 3,000 drop out prematurely, that is within four years of primary schooling and only 49 per cent manage to complete their secondary school education.
Meanwhile FENC National Cordinator Irshad Ali said from the survey carried out to find children who need assistance, findings have pinpointed the Central region as where most children need help.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama pledged to ensure that poor children were not excluded from participating in society.
Story by: Ana Naisoro
Around 16,000 do not attend school
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