Values and Beliefs

Upon researching Indonesian street children I discovered a statement which I strongly related to;

“The greatest ways we can help to stop children from begging on the streets is through empowering the children and their parents through education and work opportunities.” (Bali Life Foundation, 2013)

After researching this issue I became aware of how fundamental and powerful education is. Bali Life summarises the importance of education and the change and opportunities it generates. I strongly value education and believe that educating Indonesian street children can positively alter their lives. Also an article from ‘The Jakarta Globe’ discussed the increasing numbers of Indonesian children without birth certificates. Activist Scott Hanna proclaimed “these kids deserve a chance to go to school and work for a better life”. I agree with his statement, believing that people often lose hope or contemplate the realism in conquering this crisis but the children should always be given the opportunity of education despite the challenges that prevent them from obtaining it. I also had the same belief as an article on ‘Kompasiana’ as it mentioned the importance of education and the positive influence it possesses. 

Photograph of street children at the 'Bali Life Foundation' children's home. Image from: http://www.balilife.org/home.aspx