Macleans.ca logo Macleans.ca 14 months ago

Shakira among notables launching Global Campaign for Education Action Week

Shakira, 31, who hails from Colombia, spoke about growing up in the developing world where parents are desperate to provide education for their children. She said education is a great strategy to reduce poverty and to deal with many development issues. Full Article at Macleans.ca

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  1. Our goal is to push everybody to go further in meeting the education for all promises that they've made and to commit their share of the probably $10 billion that is needed
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – Gene Sperling SOURCE: Macleans.ca 14 months ago
  2. The UK and the Netherlands have been by far the best at meeting their promises... the UK has already given beyond its commitment.
    Bill Clinton – Bill Clinton SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 14 months ago
  3. I want to see us become the first generation in history to ensure that every child goes to school and that we develop the potential of not just some of the world's children but all of the world's children ... If we meet our goals in education, we will not just transform those children's lives for good. ...
    Gordon Brown – Gordon Brown SOURCE: Voice of America 14 months ago
  4. She is inspiring people all over the world
    Gordon Brown – Gordon Brown SOURCE: Yahoo News 14 months ago
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