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Don’t destroy my friends
Expectations upon expectations for my generation. Your community only recognizes a traditional job, as a dancer actor singer just isn’t a job. Your teachers expect you to pass every exam, otherwise you have no chance (at least I get told so). Your government has your life planned out, GCSEs at 16, life decisions at 18, university until 23, then searching for jobs. Will anyone blame them NO! The blame goes straight upon social media. Well done, you're destroying another generation. Its time we learn to change, it’s time to bring around a change, we don’t live in the 70’s or 80’s but 2019...
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable development and environmental stewardship in any society would not take place, unless the populace has a keen understanding as to why such is important. We (myself and my brother - former members of the International Youth Council, Mississauga Chapter) believe education and knowledge play a fundamental role in this regard. Therefore, for the past few years, we have been concentrating on key initiatives that would facilitate education and knowledge, and in turn lead to self-empowerment. For example, we have concentrated on reusing personal computers, text books, and eye glasses in...
Necessity of education
Education is a source of hope and the most profitable investment for tomorrow, simply meaning a better future for all. So education is not a luxury, but a basic need in contemporary life, a human right and not a grant. The benefits of education not only affects individuals, but also spills over its to society, such as creating an innovative culture, building peace and attaining prosperity and development. Many political leaders talk about how to carry out an economic development, target rapid growth rates, increase per capita income, adopt a civilized culture and improve social conditions etc...
Self love campaigns
I missed this place so much, and it's been so long since I've written a post, and even though I used to come, read, and comment, this feeling of typing your thoughts in a post is so refreshing. I have been writing a lot lately - drafts, law articles and doing some projects, and also taking this break to recharge a bit. College is back in full swing, and every time we talk about college, or schools, there is this issue called bullying, which sticks to our skins, and accompanies us everywhere. Bullies, labels, bringing other people down, and throwing insecurities on people – it's like a never...
Importance of education
As a student who belongs to a developed country, I am constantly surrounded by people with multiple perspectives to situations. However, a major problem that is very visible to me is the ignorance of the value of education among many students. Generally, when we go to school our first thought is, “This is so boring” or “Can I just go home already?” I think we are so used to just having easy access to things like a good education that we don’t realize what would happen if we didn’t. Sometimes we forget how fortunate we are, as we get caught up in the whirlwind of events that occur in our lives...
Reimagining the education system
So often I complain and whine about our education system. You may think, why do I do it? I am going to college despite being a differently able person, so I should be thankful and I shouldn’t be whiny. If that is what you think, you are so wrong. You may think, when the world is facing a real learning crisis and a large number of children cannot even go to school, why am I still concerned about the wrongs of today’s education system? Because that is what I am facing myself and I think that is also a real crisis. When so many others are fighting to make education accessible and inclusive, I am...
Towards the teaching of indigenous languages in schools
Aruskipt'asipxañanakasakipunirakispawa is an Aymara word that means "we are compelled to communicate", translated by Aymara teacher Juan de Dios Yapita. As a young Aymara, belonging to this indigenous people, I feel proud of my culture. Unfortunately, I am one of many who with affliction do not know the language of their parents and grandparents. The school offers us education and values, which are usually far from our original culture. Making it difficult to access materials, teachers and the learning of our native language. That is why the teaching of indigenous languages is fundamental...
We must invest in women and girls on the move to unlock their potential
Worldwide, young people account for a significant proportion of people on the move, and 50% of young people on the move were women and girls. In 2020, 35.5 million children under the age of 18 were living outside of their country of birth. Over a third of these children, an estimated 13 million, were refugees and asylum seekers. This matters for young people’s learning and livelihoods: in its 2021 Education Report, UNHCR highlighted that young people in crisis-affected regions were 30% less likely to complete their primary education and half as likely to complete their secondary education. And...
Young freethinkers
"Dead Poets Society" is a movie that stirred a whole set of questions inside of my head about our educational system. This movie was made in 1989, and it's already been 27 years since it's release. One of my friends recommended it to me, telling me that the movie is issuing a very interesting subject. From the very beginning I was addicted to the story. The characters were well played and they moved me all the way; I loved how dreamy their minds were; reading poetry and enjoying the art of literature. What I liked most was the provocative questions raised by Mr. Keating (their teacher) and his...
Celebrating International Youth Day
When I was younger, I balked when hearing phrases like “time may be moving slow now, but as you get older, it will fly by.” However, I’ve slowly begun to realize just how accurate those statements were. Major milestones like graduating college, high school, and getting a first car all kind of blend together, because time is truly moving so fast. When you think about it, it’s unfortunate that everything moves at such a fast pace that there’s limited time to stop and reflect on the past. However, admittedly, days filled with classes, meetings, and community events are an exciting way to keep...
Terms of Education
Now the education system is becoming money oriented. Only those who have money are able to afford quality education. In India, government colleges admit fewer students, where will those people who can't get in go? Private institutions are charging way more than a middle-class father can afford. In a country where engineering is the first option selected by every student, the fees keep the students away from their dreams. So it's a request to make education affordable and accessible for everyone. This blog was submitted as part of the #LetMeLearn campaign special call for entries.
Why Education is important!
Have you ever wondered how powerful education can be in everyone's life? I believe, most of you must have heard one of the most famous quote by Nelson Mandela on education, that is "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Today, I'm able to write this only because of my education. Even in today's modern world, we people are still fighting to get the RIGHT TO EDUCATION! Through this blog, I want to make a request to world leaders to focus on EDUCATION, because it's the sector where our betterment starts. My Story: How I learnt the importance of education...
Education: My right, my fight, not a privilege
Education for long has been either an excuse to appreciate someone for their achievements or something annoying to a few. But who decides who will have access to education and who will not? In the modern world, we are facing copious crises and scarcity of quality education is just one of many. I have had the privilege of receiving quality education since childhood; that's what makes me confident, self-efficient and also knowledgeable. But what about those who deserve education but can't access it due to their dire conditions? My idea is to spread education, the fruit of knowledge. In Indian...
Answering The Call On The Learning Crisis
It is this time of year that children around the world are beginning to head back to school. For many, this will be their first close to normal school year since the 2018-2019 school year. On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization deemed the coronavirus a global pandemic and by month's end, schools around the world closed down. Now, over 900 days later, as students begin to return to school, the world is faced with the unprecedented issue of a global learning crisis. While we always knew that the pandemic's unnatural, virtual, & mixed education program that was forced upon communities...
Women's empowerment and its importance for children
Empowerment means self-realization around my ability to be independent, recognize my abilities and work to improve my present situation. Therefore, female empowerment refers to breaking gender gaps, optimizing my role as a woman in my surroundings, and taking action. In Costa Rica, in two indigenous communities and one rural community, Dìwö Ambiental, the non-governmental organization I work for, promotes women's empowerment through the Green Generation Program. This empowerment reflects in the community functions that these women exercise as decision-makers, leaders, mothers, and heads of...
Speak another language
I think learning another language can make a big difference in our future. It brings a lot of opportunities if we want to apply to good school programs in another language. We are the future and what's better than being ready with the best supplies to make change. Just imagine the many opportunities kids can have if they know more than one language. The difference they can make in society, how much better their future can be. What if it was more than one kid? What about a hundred? I see the benefits of learning a language in my school. As young adults, most of us don't know more than fifty...
Education—The only path to light
My mother is a wise woman. Born in a family with six siblings, she was initially deprived of education. She pleaded her parents for tuition from grade one to grade nine, but as she received their offer till high school, her father was no longer able to afford the bill. Although my mother is now a successful entrepreneur, when talking about school, she is filled with yearning and tears. Her dream is to go to college, walk around the campus, read books, and exchange ideas with the world’s greatest thinkers. But since she was unable to go to school, she missed many beautiful things in life...
Why politics matter
When I was a child, I could not grasp the idea of politics. Of countries and democracy. I could not comprehend how random people, strangers, were the ones to make the rules for my life. I wasn´t able to understand, why there were rules that needed to be made anyway. Why would people say “this is a free country”, when there were rules and orders to be followed? To add a little bit of a plot twist, I´m going to tell you the truth here: I did not grow up to be an Anarchist. And though I still cannot fully comprehend the sheer concept of politics (which I´m sure even politicians themselves can´t...