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Rusalia Resource Foundation Transforming lives through Education Rusalia Kenya Kisumu KenyaRusalia US South Bend Indiana WHY GIRLS EDUCATION Providing high school education for girls in Kenya can have a profound impact on their economic and life trajectories. Girls who receive a secondary education are more likely to secure betterpaying jobs contribute to the economy and support their families. They are also more likely to delay marriage and childbirth which can improve their health and increase their earning potential over time. Furthermore educated women are more likely to invest in their childrens education and provide a better quality of life for their families.