Comment on MDG2 (Education) posted on the MDG blog

Providing Quality education for all people, regardless of their race, gender or status is essential for the achievement of all 8MDGs. I strongly commend the efforts of the international community (NGOs and IGOs alike) to reach out to the destitute and voiceless and give them a chance to voice their needs and fight for their future! I do believe that this multi-sectoral approach to development is the only way out of poverty and the only way to true progress in the overall Human Development process. Therefore, it is essential to emphasize the importance of all stakeholders to unite their efforts and strive to provide a better future for all humanity.
In regard to Education, the efforts of the international community, states and all responsible institutions should be even more involved and better linked with the parties directly affected by the successful achievement of this goal, namely children, parents, and local communities. Efforts should not only focus on providing primary education for all in the LDCs (Least Developed), but emphasis should point to the importance of Quality, Multi-faceted education for children and parents everywhere. Quality education acknowledges the importance of addressing issues beyond general knowledge, issues essential for the development of each individual – raising awareness of their human rights, breaking stereotypes and cultural stigmas, bringing up a socially responsible future generation etc. It is of utmost importance for the future of people everywhere to realize their uniqueness, their special, god-given value and worth, regardless of their descent, their social standing or family situation. This is especially important among the most vulnerable groups - orphans, children with special needs, children victims of violence, or former child soldiers. Moral values, norms, and principles shouldn’t be neglected in educational programs, but rather, parents, as well as teachers, should be stimulated to adopt such values and give special attention to the overall Human Development of each person.
Quality education guarantees Quality future, and we ALL, as citizens of this planet, are responsible for achieving this high goal!

There is no excuse for a child to be deprived from a chance to be happy and able to develop her/his potential!
There is no excuse for a person to be negligent of the needs of others.

It’s time to unveil the selfish shells we’ve been hiding under, dismantle all excuses, and take a stand, for a better world, for a High - Quality world!