A World-Changing Movement

posted 8th October 2011 Written by: Elyse CATEGORY: All Posts, Elyse, Life Lesson, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5, What I've Learned

education, importance of education, the girl effect

When Molly asked us to write about The Girl Effect movement, I was inspired to dedicate this post to the importance of a good education. At this point, you hopefully know a little bit about The Girl Effect movement because all the rockin’ Season 5 bloggers have been discussing it this entire week. It is an incredible campaign promoting one of the most important things any human on this planet could ask for: the right to learn. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to educate yourself at their website, watch the videos, and get involved any way you can, even if it is a small donation or just a shout-out about the organization on Twitter.

This topic hits very close to home because of my background in education. I have briefly touched on my experiences in the field and that my current Americorps gig is educationally-based. I’ve always felt a desire to teach because I believe if everyone received a good education, the world would be a dramatically different place. We throw a lot of money at the world’s problems yet the surface of these problems is barely scratched. What if we taught them to fish instead of just giving them fish?

Let’s face it, this planet has an insane amount of issues that seem insurmountable. But, I am absolutely convinced at my young, naive age that so many would practically disappear if every person on this planet had access to an education. I recognize my blessing of being an educated woman, and my heart cries for those women overseas and here in the United States that can’t say the same thing. I can only vow to do what I can to teach as many people that come my way and continue to support organizations like this one.

I was particularly inspired by Sanchita’s story. To support her brother’s education, her family and even herself, she purchased a cow and does vegetable gardening so one day she might have a better life. These videos really connect you with girls who have a desire to learn, and I can’t help but just want to help them all. Just by blogging about it, I hope I’ve done a small little bit to share their stories and promote The Girl Effect.

If you want to read more kick-ass posts from other women on the Girl Effect, check out the other girl-effect posts!