Experience shows educated people are likely to marry later, have healthier families and greater earning potential. Girls who complete primary education are less likely to become HIV positive and their own children are more likely to survive infancy and to be healthy. CARE International runs education programmes in 25 countries, working at community, regional and national level to improve access to education for all. CARE’s projects encourage parents, teachers and other community members to get involved, working together to overcome the barriers to education that keep families mired in poverty.