Health and Education (Keneya Ni Kalan) are fundamental human rights, which means anyone should have access to them. However, in Mali they remain a challenge. Even though enrollment in public schools is free and compulsory for ages 6 through 16, education is a financial burden for many unable to afford school supplies, uniforms, and books. Studies have proven that a higher level of education contributes to favorable living conditions and positive health behaviors. In rural Mali, only 4% of women achieved primary education while 38% have no level of education at all.