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Partnership For the Goals

Much has been said about the global goals, a lot has been done and guess what? So much more can be done.

Many still do not understand the relevance of the goals or why the UN and its agencies expect everyone to take actions on these goals. I had an argument with someone this week who went on and on about how nobody has a duty to fulfill any of these mandates as the actions many take especially nations to this extent are purely political (to what extent is this true )? Before we get carried away with the political undertones and the ensuing shenanigans, it's important to take a careful look at the goals, the supporting facts and targets here. You will find out that they are clear representations of all the challenges we face as humans in our daily lives regardless of race, gender or geographical location. For this reason, it is important that we all,that is; everyone pays attention to these goals to get them to their promised land by the year 2030! Can I get an Amen?!

EVERYBODY? Now that's a big question? Who is everybody? Lol. The government ?✖️, Adults ?✖️, Youths?✖️Children ? ✖️Women?✖️, Men?✖️so who? A Combination of all these people? Absolutely ✔️💯. You inclusive! Yes YOU.

Your partnership for the goals needs not be expensive, you can simply take action related to any of the goals in your environment or on a large scale depending on your ability and understanding of the need to meet these goals. The world stands in a delicate position if these goals are not met. Our love for the environment and gratitude to the Creator of the world and the blessings we have received from the world should prompt us to take action! ( aww! Look who's getting all sentimental!).

The beauty of the trees, the oceans, the food (my best friend ❤️), money you've made in your years of existence (don't say you are broke please! Lol!), beautiful cities and scenery, beautiful people all around you! Family, friends and most importantly, unborn kids! Should propel you to act, to save the world no matter how little. The beauty of little actions is that they cause great change!

You can take these easy steps;

1. Find a goal that you are interested in or one through which you will like to make a change. (Example, Goal 4 on Quality Education).
2. Research the status quo as regards the goal in your local community. This will give you insight into the lacuna and what can be done. (Children hawking during school hours hence their absence in school).
3. Think of ways you can solve the problem. (Organise a talk on the imperative of education or a fun activity for the children on the need for education, or  Report to law enforcement agencies)
4. Can you do this alone? if yes! Brilliant! if no, talk to people around you who can work with you to create a change.
5. Be the change (Discourage hawking, do not buy commodities from children and discourage people from purchasing from children, create time during the week or weekends to teach the children without a fee).
6. See the change and do more.

All our previous posts highlight very easy ways to partner with the goals, please take some time out to go through the goals and the possible actions. You can do as little as pick up litter! How interesting.

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