From making education accessible to stateless people to teaching children about wildlife conservation, here are four Gen.T honourees creating an impact through learning
Education is a fundamental human right and a powerful driver of change that can lift communities out of poverty. It promotes employment and ensures equal opportunities. According to global statistics, every additional year of schooling results in a 10 percent increase in hourly earnings.
Education also shapes communities and allows nations to thrive. Here are four Gen.T honourees who are empowering communities through learning and changing the landscape of education across Asia.
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Mukmin Nantang
Mukmin Nantang grew up alongside a community of stateless people in the Malaysian state of Sabah and forged friendships with many of them. He would regularly play football with them, but also wonder why some of his friends could not attend school.
This later inspired him to found Borneo Komrad, which is based on his belief that education is a fundamental human right and should be accessible to all.
Besides educating stateless children in areas such as reading, writing and hygiene, Mukmin also advocates for them to get proper documentation in hope that they will have a better future.
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