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Action forhuman dignity Within the United States we representFinn Church Aid Finlands largest international aid organization. We are committed to ensuring all people regardless ofreligion ethnic background or political conviction can exercise their right to quality education right to livelihoods and right to peace. Focus on Education FCAs 71 years of experience indicate that access to quality education is a prerequisite for enhanced livelihoods that contribute to social cohesion and conflict reduction. Building on the successes of the Finnish education system FCA works with all levels of society to strengthen and develop better education systems provide educational pathways throughout humanitarian emergencies and link what students are learning in the classroom to future employment.