How can you help promoting fairness and solidarity in your community
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It starts at home
In the book titled The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for our Time by Jeffrey Sachs, American economist and head of the UN’s millennium project, suggests there are key big picture factors that have led some nations to poverty.
These include government policies, physical geography of a community, civil rights, corruption, cultural barriers, war and ineffective trade relations.
In the context of an individual, these big picture factors might seem daunting in terms of effecting change.
By focusing on issues and interventions at ground level – through local community solidarity, we can equip people and families to break the cycle of poverty, and instil new economic value and sustainability through:
Education
It is the critical factor for sustainable change in communities. Children are given the knowledge and life skills for personal and professional growth.
The keys to success include teacher selection and training, building of schools, setting the curriculum, and setting the tone for fair and equitable education – which means an all-inclusive student population regardless of race, religion or gender.
Healthcare
It is an important immediate response to current illness in a community, and to inoculate people as a preventative measure.
Part of this intervention involves engaging with community leaders through information sharing, and educating the public on effectively managing and cultivating resources of food, water and sanitation.
Empowerment
Apart from giving children and adults an academic start, people need to believe in themselves as well as the collective effort and power of their communities.
Empowered communities are effective in making immediate and long term change. They continue to shape their own future by being aware of their rights and by taking active roles within their communities.
A truly sustainable community involves empowering children to express their views and make decisions that will shape their future and influence the people around them.
Hope this helps...
In the book titled The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for our Time by Jeffrey Sachs, American economist and head of the UN’s millennium project, suggests there are key big picture factors that have led some nations to poverty.
These include government policies, physical geography of a community, civil rights, corruption, cultural barriers, war and ineffective trade relations.
In the context of an individual, these big picture factors might seem daunting in terms of effecting change.
By focusing on issues and interventions at ground level – through local community solidarity, we can equip people and families to break the cycle of poverty, and instil new economic value and sustainability through:
Education
It is the critical factor for sustainable change in communities. Children are given the knowledge and life skills for personal and professional growth.
The keys to success include teacher selection and training, building of schools, setting the curriculum, and setting the tone for fair and equitable education – which means an all-inclusive student population regardless of race, religion or gender.
Healthcare
It is an important immediate response to current illness in a community, and to inoculate people as a preventative measure.
Part of this intervention involves engaging with community leaders through information sharing, and educating the public on effectively managing and cultivating resources of food, water and sanitation.
Empowerment
Apart from giving children and adults an academic start, people need to believe in themselves as well as the collective effort and power of their communities.
Empowered communities are effective in making immediate and long term change. They continue to shape their own future by being aware of their rights and by taking active roles within their communities.
A truly sustainable community involves empowering children to express their views and make decisions that will shape their future and influence the people around them.
Hope this helps...
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