Formal education is very dear to my heart. I believe any child can succeed if giving the chance. For this reason, I will love to use the celebration of my Birthday this year to ask my family, friends and well wishes to support me send children Back to School. Together we will exceed our target of £1500.

A child's education lays the foundation for all that is to come in life. Early education plays a vital role during this important developmental period. Not only does education teach people about the world they live in, it allows them to understand and appreciate their lives and their interactions with others. Facts show that one of the biggest contributors to global poverty is lack of access to education. According to World Bank Poverty and Shared Prosperity (2016) Thirty-nine percent of the worldwide poor have no formal education at all.

Two powerful quotes in relation to education that inspires me is that of Nelson Mandela and John Dewey.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself”. John Dewey

Sadly enough not all children have the opportunity to this vital aspect of life. Not all children have the privilege to a free education. I am counting on you to put a smile on a child face as we help send them Back to School.