Carol Bellamy Quotes on Education (11 Quotes)

Many of the schools are not usable anymore so the kids can't go back to school. Some children have been actually hurt by the fighting itself but probably more of them have been hurt by the psychological damage,

Here once again education is crucial, it enables children to be become more aware of their rights and to exercise them in a respectful manner which helps them shape their own future.

Kids are healthier these days... more kids are in school around the world, and partly that's because Australians have been willing to invest in aid.

Girls' education is the single best investment that any society can make,

In choosing global corporate partners UNICEF emphasises compatibility with our core values and looks to build alliances that advance our mission of ensuring the health, education, equality and protection for all the world's children.

For example, UNICEF works with governments to change legislation such as in India where a law was passed raising the age of compulsory school completion to keep children in school and away from the workplace for longer.

We are prepared to do what it takes in any country that has not yet realized the value of educating its girls. These girls simply cannot afford to wait any longer,

Many would argue (child labor) has to occur because families need to have their child bringing home that small amount of money. But the fact is that if those children were in school today they could contribute more to their families,

It is a key development issue. Every year that a girl is in school is a progressive step towards ending poverty.

The real solution is to improve the incomes of the poor and provide their children with decent education.

I'm now meeting children who are telling me 'I am the first child in my family NOT to be able to get an education.'