Alternative Education Effects On Poverty In Our Society

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By Enid Hinton


Poverty is a problem that affects all countries worldwide. It is found in the urban and even in the rural areas. In urban areas, it is seen in the poor and unsafe housing, slums and pollution while in the rural areas it is experienced in terms of lack of facilities such as food, health services and schools. Education helps us in fighting poverty. It not only contributes in making people successful as they attain higher levels of education but also there are other alternative education effects on poverty.

So many opportunities are associated with going to schools. They are mainly found in the scholarships and sponsorships. When one is a bright student but cannot pay his or her fees, there are organizations that are always ready to aid in the paying of the fees. Also in sports, students are sponsored to go out of the country just to harness their talents.

One learns the basic knowledge about everything around him. How things works and what makes them work. This helps in stirring up the creativity of an individual. It helps him come up with things that make life easier for himself and those that are around him. He can make a very significant change to the development of his country and the world at large.

Communication skills are present in all aspects of life. The ability to communicate effectively is only taught in institutions. They enhance good relations among people, creating peace. These skills are mostly practiced in the media professionally. Even when one is searching for a job, one needs to know how to express themselves.

In learning institutions we cannot avoid interacting with people from different backgrounds, races, religions and even personalities. At that point, we are able to learn how to live with each other in spite of our differences. We are able to avoid conflicts caused by our differences. Conflicts makes a nation lag behind in terms of development.

High literacy levels equips one with life skills. These skills will help one in times of difficult situations. One is able to make better decisions and judge situations correctly. Good decisions will ensure you are in the right career, in the right place at the right time. Good decisions also ensure that everyone benefits.

One also gets to learn handy skills such as tailoring, knitting, artwork, pottery and many others. These skill can help one in raising his or her living standards. Most of the skills are talents that have always been within us. When we explore them, we do so with a lot of passion. They can be a source of livelihood hence help us battle with hunger and inadequate basic necessities effectively.

Education impacts positively in the lives of most people for it gives them hope for a brighter future. It helps one follow a dream. Hard work, determination and commitment are the determinants of whether one will achieve the dream that they follow. Everyone always works for a brighter future.

Education has innumerably effects to those who have been affected by poverty. It enlightens people and helps them see the world from a different point of view. Education is acquiring knowledge that will help better your life. Knowledge is power.




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