EDUCATION

  One Opportunity, One Life, A Better Future: The Power of Education “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Education is often described as the key to a better future. We hear it from parents, teachers, governments and leaders. We see it written on classroom walls and repeated in speeches. But what does education really mean, and why does it matter so much? Education is much more than going to school, passing examinations or earning a degree. It is about discovering how to think, how to question, how to communicate and how to make informed decisions. It gives people the knowledge and confidence to understand the world around them and, more importantly, the ability to influence the world they live in. Think about a child who learns to read for the first time. At first, it may seem like a simple achievement. But learning to read opens a door to an almost unlimited world of information, imagination and opportunity. That ch...