Parents are empowered to understand the importance of and value of child education especially of girl-child which is reflected in the way parents especially women have supported their children’s education. 94.6% of parents in SAO supported areas are able to provide all the basic items required for the education of children such as books and pens, lunch and uniforms. This has contributed has increased enrolment and retention of children in pre primary and primary education in SAO (U) supported communities.