A new year has begun and with it a new school term. A perfect moment to yet again stress the importance of education for the wellbeing of the human race, never better expressed than through one of Hans Rosling’s inspiring talks.

In 2006 Hans Rosling, who sadly passed away less than a year ago,  gave one of his most famous presentations on the connection between increased health and welfare to reduce poverty.

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen#t-636895

By providing support for education and healthcare in a way that facilitates the community’s autonomy we significantly increase the chances of the whole area’s wellbeing.

One important factor within health care, also mentioned by Rosling, is access to family planning. This is something provided at the Gundua Health Care Centre with great results since 2013, rising to more than double over the last number of years: