Sustainable development begins with an education as demonstrated by the following people from around the world. Download our booklet, released yesterday to coincide with the UN General Assembly, to show how education is a catalyst for lasting development.
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Education is key for the economic growth of a nation. “Generally [education] improves our knowledge of things, and increases our chances of finding a job later and being able to help out at home. School is important because if you go to primary school and pass, you can go to secondary school, and then from there get a job that will help you earn a living.” Credit: UNESCO/Karel Prinsloo/ARETE
The desire for education and freedom in poverty stricken areas. “I regret not knowing how to read or write. I wish I could be educated and free to move around. It makes me very upset. Egyptian society reminds me that I’m not only a house cleaner but also someone without qualifications. ” Credit: UNESCO/ Magali Corouge
The resources for better nutrition and health. “Since we are educated, we read about feeding our children nutritious food. We know that we should keep our surroundings clean and maintain good hygiene, we should serve food hot, not stale, and that we should cover the utensils and not expose them to flies and mosquitoes. In the earlier days, we were told that mother’s milk isn’t good for the child and causes indigestion. But, since we are educated, we learnt that mother’s milk is the most important nutrition to an infant, and breast-feeding is healthy for both the mother and the child.” Credit: UNESCO/Poulomi Basu
The value of education in a woman’s life. “I think education is very important to a girl, as it makes her very independent, and gives her a chance to stand on her own feet. The society looks down on girls, who are not educated, and takes them for granted and treats them badly. An educated woman is respected.” Credit: UNESCO/Poulomi Basu
For more peaceful and inclusive societies. “At this school we teach them to respect people who are from other countries because here we have Peruvians and there are also children from Bolivia and Colombia. We teach them not to discriminate against these people. The work we’re doing with them is quite important.” Credit: UNESCO/Hugo Infante
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