Blog Launch: Channeling Mr. Kristof

A central goal of Global B is to help you evolve into educated, proactive, and erudite global citizens. In a matter of years, you will exercise your power through voting, and as such, it is vital that you understand the intricacies of contemporary political issues. Perhaps even more importantly, you have been granted an opportunity to enjoy a strong education, and it is imperative that you use your education as a voice to empower those that have none. In Pakistan, less than one percent of children graduate from high school, and that number is even lower for women. In Afghanistan, current literacy rates are lower than rates of Florence, Italy - nearly 500 years ago. Even in our own country, disenfranchised and impoverished communities support failing school systems with dropout rates sometimes reaching 80%. You are not one of these statistics, and as such, it is your duty to do something about them.

We have read a number of articles throughout the year involving populations in need of support, and several of you have come up with some fantastic ideas regarding potential fundraisers. Please use this space to discuss a fundraiser or community service project that you would like our class to take on in March.