Why Support Growth Through Learning?

Violeth Julius Ulomi and Mother - Arusha, Tanzania

With the rapid expansion of our transportation and communication systems, the World is rapidly becoming a global village... a community of diverse societies, religions, and cultures. It is no longer possible, practical, or moral to ignore the plight of those less fortunate than ourselves.

The balance of knowledge, wealth, and opportunity is not equal. There are those who enjoy an unbelievably lavish lifestyle, while others lack sufficient food, medical care, opportunity, and education. The gifts of food, clothing, and medicines, are worthwhile, to be sure. But what greater gift exists than knowledge, and the consequent ability to become truly self-sufficient?

Many social scientists and economists, who take a global view of contemporary human society, hold the opinion that extensive changes in the relations between the undeveloped and developed regions of our world will have to be brought about, soon, if we genuinely desire to forestall world-wide social and political unrest in the decades ahead. We should not let that happen.

Those of us who see or believe in a common origin and providence for all humanity are convinced that our relationship with even those who live in quite distant regions is that of sisters and brothers.

Last modified: Mar 07, 2004, 14:22 EST