World Vision Romania: Lack of school supplies fuels shame, exclusion among vulnerable pupils

As students across Romania return to classrooms on September 7, a study by World Vision Romania highlights a significant barrier to education for children from vulnerable families. The research indicates that a large majority of rural parents are struggling to provide the necessary school supplies for their children at the start of the academic year.

The lack of essential materials is reported to have broader social consequences, contributing to feelings of shame and social exclusion among affected pupils. These findings underscore the ongoing challenges faced by disadvantaged students in the Romanian education system as they prepare for the new school term.