Nicole

 Imagine a world where fear can’t stay, Where every touch and word convey, A message strong: we’re here to care, To listen, to learn, and always share. In the quiet spaces where shadows loom, Where whispers hide and dark hearts bloom, Lies a truth too harsh to be ignored— A world where pain has deeply soared. In classrooms where young minds are shaped, We craft a future, unafraid. Not just of facts and figures tall, But of respect and justice for all. To teach a boy the power of touch, To understand that lines are such, That love is not a right, but a gift, And boundaries are never to be missed. It’s time to teach our boys, no means no, A lesson in respect that must be sown, In every heart, in every mind, To understand the truth, to be kind. For every “no” is a boundary clear, A line that’s drawn, a voice to hear. In the echoes of her silent cries, We must build a world where respect never dies. She wants to say, “I am more than just a choice,” A life with a value, a soul with a vo...

 Imagine if you couldn’t read life-saving precautions such as the pandemic precautions, if you couldn’t count the change you were given in a shop. Imagine if you couldn’t stay informed bout a crisis, if you couldn’t spot fake news about alarming issues such as climate change. Imagine if you were unaware of the developments happening around you and still be living the life of the primates. Today, at least, one in seven young people and adults around the world still lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. That’s 763 million adults, two-thirds of whom are women. They are spread unevenly across regions, countries, and populations. Equipping people with literacy, numeracy, and digital skills can make a big difference in their lives and societies. It lays the foundation for further learning. Literacy is also an essential means of environmental awareness, embracing cultural differences, and practicing tolerance. It facilitates being an active member of society and contributing to protect...