1. Education plays a vital role in uplifting society and is essential for individual success and empowerment. It fosters knowledge, awareness, innovation and self-reliance. 2. Lack of access to education has severe consequences, including lack of representation, unemployment, exploitation, difficulty raising children, and poverty. Over 72 million children and 759 million adults worldwide lack basic education. 3. Investing in education, especially for women and girls, is critical for developing modern societies and dispelling harmful beliefs. It leads to increased earnings, better health, longer lives, and a more comfortable existence.

1. We follow the ten principles of UNITED NATIONS
Education's Role in Change
Author: Mohamed Abdi Osman, The National UN Volunteer-Somaliland,
Curriculum Development Expert, Department Of Education, Somaliland

2. Education has become the catalyst
for change, and the reasons
behind this transformation are
multifaceted. It plays a vital role in
uplifting society and serves as an

3. essential tool in everyone's life.
Education is the ultimate pathway
to success, providing substantial
support and encouragement to
each individual. Importantly, it
holds the highest place in today's
world. Essentially, education is a
continuous learning process that
should persist throughout one's
life, fostering knowledge and
awareness in society. Acquiring
education is a fundamental right
for every individual, and it should
be imparted to all without
discrimination, much like food,
clothing, and shelter. "Education is
not just about learning from books;

4. it's also about learning how to live
life."
Furthermore, education is a pivotal
process in maintaining the culture
and ethics of society, serving as a
significant element in revamping
society. It empowers people to
think innovatively, become
humanistic, and achieve self-
reliance. Education teaches us how
to protect our nation and society
and guides us to steer clear of
harmful actions. It instills rules and
regulations and encourages us to
work hard for our country and
motherland. It is crucial to

5. recognize that not everyone has
easy access to education, as over
72 million children worldwide lack
adequate education, and nearly
759 million adults remain illiterate,
partly due to a lack of awareness.
Many individuals who do have
access to education often take it
for granted, while many children
cannot. It is vital to understand
the value of learning and the
potential consequences of not
having access to education. Here
are five consequences of lacking
access to education:
¹Lack of representation

6. ²Unemployment
³Promotion of exploitation
⁴Difficulty in raising children
⁵Poverty trap
Education sets us apart from other
living beings on Earth, making
humans the smartest creatures
and enabling us to efficiently
tackle life's challenges. Modern
education encompasses a wide
range of subjects in different
fields, such as technology,
agriculture, health, culture,
economy, and more, shaping our
social life day by day.

7. ¹Role of Education in Daily Life and
Society
²Child Labor and Education
³Challenges in Female Education
⁴Education for Children
⁵Continuing Education for Adults
⁶Co-Education
Education is a key determinant of
how individuals spend their adult
lives. Higher education leads to
increased earnings, better health,
and longer lives. It is a major factor
in the development of modern

8. society, fostering awareness and
dispelling superstitious beliefs.
Education provides a strong
foundation for individuals to
manage their lives more effectively
than those who are uneducated.
Moreover, an educated person can
lead a comfortable life, both
physically and mentally, making
them resilient. Education is the
best investment for individuals
because it opens up more job
opportunities that bring
satisfaction. Educated individuals
are respected worldwide, and their
talents are recognized and

9. rewarded. The literacy rate is
directly related to education, with
a higher literacy rate indicating a
better society. All these
advantages are the result of
education, which plays a crucial
role in the country's development
and income growth. It is the only
factor that guarantees success in
life, as educated individuals can
distinguish between right and
wrong due to their education. Over
time, society becomes more
prosperous, and people's lives
become easier and more
comfortable.

10. Child labor is a severe abuse
present in communities with poor
economic, social, and regional
conditions. It is a clear violation of
child protection laws not only at
the national but also the
international level. The most
effective solution to end child
labor is to increase access to
education. "A child is meant to
learn, not to earn." Saying no to
child labor and yes to education is
the key. However, removing
children from labor does not
guarantee their attendance in
schools. Schooling can be
expensive or of very poor quality,
leading some parents to believe

11. that sending their children to work
is the more practical alternative.
Both large and small businesses
can contribute by raising
awareness about the importance
of education in their workplaces,
communities, industries, or
sectors.
According to a report released on
June 12, World Day Against Child
Labor, as reported by UNICEF and
the International Labor
Organization (ILO), the number of
children engaged in labor has
increased to 160 million
worldwide, with an additional 8.4

12. million children in the last four
years, largely due to the COVID-19
pandemic, which pushed millions
into poverty and away from
educational opportunities. Child
labor is directly linked to poverty.
The education of women plays a
paramount role in society,
contributing to essential outcomes
in both domestic life and active
participation in the community.
Unfortunately, numerous
obstacles hinder women's
education, including conservative
ideologies, aggressive behavior,
and extremist thinking. Women

13. often face resistance and fear
when pursuing education in
societies with high illiteracy rates.
As Napoleon said, "Give me an
educated mother, and I will give
you an educated nation."
According to Nelson Mandela, "If
you educate a male, you educate
an individual; if you educate a
female, you educate a nation."
Education is a vital medium for
acquiring skills and knowledge. A
child's education begins at home
and progresses through school,
college, and other educational
institutions. Education brings

14. positive changes to a child's life,
enabling them to become valuable
and successful members of
society. A mother plays a vital role
in a child's education as the child's
primary teacher. While other
institutions and departments play
secondary roles in a child's
education, they are continually
improving child education and
introducing new subjects to
enhance their effectiveness.
Creating the right conditions for
learning is crucial because
children learn through play.
Teachers also play a significant
role in a child's education, and
inexperienced teachers can hinder

15. a child's progress. Teachers must
understand effective teaching
methods in child education.
Children learn through play, and
play is where they learn how to
learn.
Education is our top priority, and it
is essential to foster positive
change and nurture future leaders
to achieve our goals and
Sustainable Development Goals.
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