Large systems are essential, but they can miss households that are remote or informally supported. Church and family networks help close that gap by spotting attendance disruption early and mobilizing practical support before a temporary setback becomes long-term dropout.
In one parish-linked school catchment, community leaders flagged learners at risk after fee-related absences. With rapid coordination between caregivers and teachers, those learners returned to class before the next assessment cycle. This is the operational value of trusted local networks.
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