Those with higher social status have a distinct advantage because they have access to many resources beyond basic human necessities. For example, those who have more money have access to education. Those who do not earn a lot of money cannot afford to send their children to school and even if they have school materials nearby, boys and girls are forced to work to help the family to survive. Education is essential for the development of third world countries and constitutes a huge obstacle to the development and growth of countries technologically, educationally and politically. If the poor had more access to education, they would have a better chance of earning more money and improving their social status. Due to the lack of education of almost the entire population, the majority of the population lacks the basic skills needed to perform a skill-intensive job. Many people in Africa work in low-paid, unskilled positions because they do not have the knowledge or resources to obtain higher-paying jobs that require more skills and education. Education is something that is necessary for a third world country to improve its conditions and poverty makes it impossible to improve access to education in Africa without help from other countries and individuals who strive to make educational materials more accessible to all people who live in this country.