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The community does not pay individually; instead, all members contribute cash or goods to fund fees for all children. Total fees are collected, then community groups report their contributions to the school board and a presentation date is set, with celebrations and traditional activities. Children are confident they can attend school, support each other on the way, and girls now share equal education rights, strengthening community safety and long-term wellbeing.","07-How We Pay School Fees at Alkena  \nSchool Journal Senior 2, 2008-V1 .1  \nEnglish  \nAt Alkena School in Simbu, every child's school fees are paid. No matter how poor the parents are. How do we do this?  \nHere at Alkena, parents don't pay fees individually. All community members contribute in cash or kind, and pay the fees for all the children. We  \nAnother agreed, saying, \"It will work both ways. When a child is educated and gets a paid job, everyone benefits, because it is our custom that working people contribute the biggest share to community activities.\"So it was decided, and this is how it works. The fees for all the children are totaled up.  \nWhen a group has raised its share, they tell the school board and a date is set. Everyone in the community comes to school to witness the presentation of the money. Parents, children, and teachers dress in traditional costume and celebrate with dancing, plays, sports, and a big mumu. This communal payment  \nThe children of Alkena are happy that their school fees are always paid in full. They know they have the right to go to school and that one day they will take their proper place in society and contribute to their community and to the country. They know that even if they are from a broken home, or a poor family, even if their parents have  \nThe children support each other walking to and from school, and all members of the community make sure that the children are safe. In the past, girls were expected to playa supporting role for the males. Now both girls and boys have equal rights to education, and girls know that they too, can complete their schooling. 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