Children Walking to School is a painting by Nicole Jean-Louis which was uploaded on December 2nd, 2011.
Children Walking to School
Most Haitian children in rural areas walk to school for hours. They arrive to school tired, hungry, and disinclined to learn. Others will... more
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Title
Children Walking to School
Artist
Nicole Jean-Louis
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Most Haitian children in rural areas walk to school for hours. They arrive to school tired, hungry, and disinclined to learn. Others will conveniently stay home, or drop out of primary school. Another aspect is if the parents are illiterate, their children tend to be illiterate too.
Today, the classrooms are overcrowded, especially after the January 12, 2010's Earthquake. Only 1 in 4 children has a place to sit. Less than 1/2 the children have access to textbooks and the majority of teachers are not trained.
The UNPD (the United Nation Development Program) is an executive board within the United Nations general assembly. It was established on November 22, 1965. Its headquarters is in NYC, USA. It operates in 179 countries. It is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from member nations. UNDP works with local government to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.
According to the United Nation Development Program (UNDP), in a study conducted in 2009, out of 179 countries, Haiti rank 154 with a literacy rate of 62.1%. That means 37.8% of Haitians are illiterate.
UNESCO (the United Nation Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specific agency of the United Nations. UNESCO has its headquarters in Paris. The organization has 50 field offices around the world. UNESCO has 196 members. Its focal point is education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, communication, and information. The international intellectual co-operation can be traced since 1922. UNESCO has many predecessor organizations with many different names:
1. ICIC (International Committee on Intellectual Co-operation)-in 1922
2. IIIC( The International Institute for Intellectual Cooperation)-in 1925
3. IBE (the International Bureau of Education)-in 1925
4. CAME (Conference of Allied Ministers of Education).-in 1942
5. UNESCO-in 1945
UNESCO keeps track of literacy statistics. UNESCO corroborates the UNDP�s study. According to UNESCO, "The least literate nation in Latin America and the Caribbean is Haiti, with an estimated 62.1% literacy rate."
The government needs to invest in proximity schools, better educational facilities, and teacher-training programs. The government should invest in free primary education. Education should be mandatory.
Children have a right to basic education. Children are the future. Only education will guarantee a strong nation. Literacy is a citizen right. The citizens in a Democratic country need that tool to be able to judge, choose, and elect their statesmen.
References:
United Nations Development Program from Wikipedia.
List of countries by literacy rate from the UNDP.
History of UNESCO, from Wikipedia.
Literacy Statistics by UNESCO.
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Comments (62)
Christy Usilton
Your work is delightful, Nicole. I so love this peaceful picture of a morning in the lives of school children.
Bill OConnor
.. a wonderful "slice of daily life" -- beautifully done Nicole! L/F (BTW -- I'm a former Bronx boy; born and raised in Kingsbridge.)
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Wow! What a surprise! Welcome "former Bronx boy"!! I am so happy to meet you on FAA site. I think you for the wonderful comment Bill!
Otis L Stanley
It's my pleasure to visit your work and marvel in it's story telling. Peace, O.
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Thank you so much, O! I greatly appreciate your visit, and positive comment!
Clotilde Espinosa
I lived in a city and close enough to my school that I use to walk every day...even to high school and college. The only difference Nicole,is that my path was not this beautiful...only houses and more houses. Love it !!! F/V.
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Wow! You have portrayed a remarkable parallelism. The disimilarity of environment is very interesting. Thank you so much Clotilde! I love your comment!
Tyler Robbins
Outstanding art, Nicole..and your descriptions are always so interesting...bravo! f.v
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Thank you so much Tyler! I am so pleased about your comment... and 'bravo' makes me smile!! :})
Gloria Ssali
stunning piece Nicole so love the storytelling you do with your pieces a truly captivating piece fv
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Very colorful painting with a powerful message,Nicole!!...Brings awareness to spread literacy all over the world....F/V Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year.....Latha....
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Thank you so much, Latha, for your very favorable comment! Happy Holidays to you and yours too!