Education is a basic human right that every child should receive. It’s the stepping stone in increasing income, achieving economic growth, and sustaining a healthy society. In developing countries, education breaks the cycle of poverty and opens the minds of children, letting them know that they can be whatever they want to be. As Parents.com puts it, the education that any child receives “sets the groundwork for future successes.” This is why many nonprofits work towards sponsoring children in poverty stricken nations, so that they too can attend school and learn about things beyond the restrictions of their community.
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Although child sponsorship programs work well to provide education for underprivileged kids, organizations have begun to expand to make learning more accessible to more children. UnaKids, a nonprofit dedicated to give higher education opportunities for children in war torn countries, recently announced the completion of construction for their charity school located in the Faw region of Iraq. It first opened back in October, and now the school is a safe and modern facility of mentor-ship and guidance for 1,200 young boys and girls.
But schools aren’t the only place where children can acquire knowledge since a home itself is a safe learning environment. Typically, people think kids go through homeschooling because they have special needs, yet more parents are seeing the benefits of their children learning at home. Home-schooled children are just as socialized as those in public schools, the smaller student-teacher ratio gives the kids the chance to think independently and work for the knowledge, rather than for the grades. Their skills in analyzing and ability to think for themselves will propel them into a bright future.
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No matter what form it takes, education is something that you should never let your child skip out on. Every day is an opportunity for a new learning experience, and whether you’re a parent homeschooling your children or a sponsored parent providing education funds from afar, never underestimate the power of knowledge.
About Jammie Morey
I was talking to a man from India and he told me that many schools in India teach students in English only, and that because of that there are many young Indians who only speak English.
I admire people who are able to homeschool their children. I think the children benefit a great deal from the personalized education they receive.
I so agree with you on this, a child’s education is priceless.
Make learning fun so kids don’t even know they’re learning.