Most mornings kids complain about having to go to school (my son being one of those kids) but then there’s a 15-year-old girl in Pakistan who desperately wants the right to an education. Her name is Malala Yousafzai. She wanted it so badly that she boldly spoke out about it and was ultimately shot in the head by the Taliban for doing so. Being the fighter that she is, she survived her assassination attempt and continues her fight for girls everywhere to have an education. I admire her strength and determination and my heart goes out to her and her family. I can’t even begin to imagine…
As a mother of a daughter, I feel that she can do anything she puts her mind too with a good education…every girl deserves that same opportunity. Unfortunately, there are children around the world, especially little girls, who aren’t given that chance. Based on the stats listed on Educationenvoy.org, there are 34 Million adolescent girls not in school and 61 Million children, both boys and girls, who are shut out of primary school.
Education is very important to me and I see the value of it within society, so much so that I studied to become a teacher. Yet, if I am honest with myself (which can sometimes be scary) it was something that I took for granted…maybe even still do. Education is a privilege that should not be taken for granted and one that everyone should be able to have access to.
At this point, you may be wondering what we can do to help (if not, you probably are now or you are going to find out anyways)…consider signing a petition that will be given to the president of Pakistan requesting that every child should be able to go to school.
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Tomorrow, 11/10/12 is Malala Day and it’s when they will be giving the signed petition to the President, so there is still time for you to get involved. Click HERE to sign it.
Want more info.? Watch the video below and take a look at the website
Child + Teacher = Hope
