“Unfortunately today 72 million young children will not have even the chance to go to school. Where I come from alone, Colombia, in South America, 3 million young people under 18 years old do not go to school and many more drop out without knowing how to read or write. It is especially hard for girls, children with a disability, children affected by conflict, orphans, and poor children who have to do a job instead of going to school. This is not right. It is not just.
Together we can say to our leaders during Global Action Week that no one should be excluded from a quality basic education – and the chance to reach their potential.
We can start by taking part in the World’s Biggest Lesson during this year’s Action Week. We need to teach our leaders the reality of all those millions of children out of school.”
Shakira, Honorary Chair of Global Campaign for Education’s Action Week 2008
On Wednesday 23rd April the Global Campaign for Education is attempting to break the record for the World’s Biggest Lesson. Children in over 100 countries are going to teach leaders and journalists a lesson about those who miss an education.
The more people who take part, the more chance we have at not only breaking the world record but making sure education gets the attention it deserves. Shakira will be in class - will you?
Here are some simple steps to take part and make sure that this is not only the World’s Biggest Lesson but the World’s Most Important Lesson:
(… and if you’re from one of these countries click on the relevant name to register and get more information: Canada, Ireland, Spain, UK and USA)
Let us know of your participation in the World's Biggest Lesson so we can include you in the world record attempt.
Find out more about the Global Campaign for Educaton: www.campaignforeducation.org