In just a week, I will complete the compulsory national youth service programme, a transformative experience that has changed my perspective on community development. For over a decade, I focused on working with older youth (18-35). However, this past year of serving children aged 5-18 has opened my eyes to the profound disparities that need to be addressed with a sense of URGENCY and EFFECTIVENESS. I have long understood that the experiences we have as children greatly shape the adults we become, and this underscores the critical importance of providing safe, high-quality education & support for children, as their formative years lay the foundation for their future success and well-being. This is why I am deeply grateful and honoured to have been part of the incredible work done by the amazing team Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi), under the brilliant leadership of Gideon Seun Olanrewaju. Contributing to their mission has been a privilege that has enriched my perspective. Through this experience, I have developed a newfound passion for social advocacy and bridging educational learning gaps in underserved communities. As Dr. Paul Brand so eloquently stated, "A healthy body is not a body that feels no pain. A healthy body is one that attends to the pain of the weakest part." My experience working with these communities has taught me that true development must be holistic - addressing the physical, mental, social, intellectual and emotional needs of all community members, especially those who have been marginalised or overlooked. It is not enough to focus solely on the "high-performing" individuals; we must invest in the well-being of every child and community member, for they are the foundation of our shared future. The next phase of my odyssey commences soon, and I am more committed than ever to continuing this important work and to being at the forefront of creating lasting, equitable change. It gets better! #Education #Development #HolisticDevelopment #Transformation #SocialIssues
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