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Be an Advocate for Education in Conflict Nations

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Children all over the world are suffering from the choices of generations before them. They suffer from government and rebel leaders who continue to choose conflict over peace. But for these children, who know nothing but a life filled with the harsh realities of war, education offers a way to break the cycle of conflict and poverty.

The education of children has the unique ability to promote peace in Conflict-Affected Fragile States (CAFS.) Education can give hope to 39 million children worldwide who are currently out of school due to war conflicts.

Schools in CAFS become a refuge for communities. Schools in CAFS go beyond reading and writing, they teach children life skills to help them survive in war ravaged nations, skills such as landmine and HIV/AIDS awareness. Schools also offer psychological healing.

Children and parents in conflict-affected countries know how important education can be, and are willing participants. With the help of organizations that work to give the opportunity of education, all children can learn a better life without conflict.  

Pledge to be an advocate for the education of 39 million children worldwide who are out of school in Conflict-Affected Fragile States. Education can be a gateway to peace in CAFS where children have never seen freedom from conflict.  

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8:56 pm PST, Dec 15, Kristen Potter, Missouri
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6:45 pm PST, Dec 14, Jana Titus, New York
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5:00 pm PST, Dec 14, Lynn Crandall, Arizona
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1:21 pm PST, Dec 14, Amanda Burdick, Pennsylvania
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1:12 pm PST, Dec 14, Susan Phoenix, Washington
I agree that education can be a great way to promote peace, now and in the future.
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10:31 am PST, Dec 14, Walt Kuhn, Ohio
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8:19 am PST, Dec 14, Joann Davenport, New York
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5:40 pm PST, Dec 13, Tara Hunt, Maryland
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1:28 pm PST, Dec 12, M Patricia Pertel, Illinois
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7:27 am PST, Dec 12, Judy Molland, California
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5:54 am PST, Dec 12, Natasha Gordon, Washington
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6:39 am PST, Dec 11, Angi Dudas, Maryland
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5:55 pm PST, Dec 10, Michelle Yates, Missouri
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4:16 pm PST, Dec 9, Monica Held, Pennsylvania
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10:54 am PST, Dec 9, Patricia Karoue, Texas
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8:31 am PST, Dec 9, Julie Larsen, California
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6:30 am PST, Dec 9, Debbie Gosselin, Maine
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10:18 pm PST, Dec 8, Name not displayed, Missouri
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8:43 pm PST, Dec 8, Barbara Williams, Nevada
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3:33 pm PST, Dec 8, Susanne Dawn Plumb, California
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8:34 am PST, Dec 8, Brandy Jones, Kentucky
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5:44 pm PST, Dec 7, Julie Inman, Wyoming
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6:56 pm PST, Dec 6, Band Geek, Texas
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2:44 pm PST, Dec 6, Karolina Wysoczanska, Poland
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1:12 pm PST, Dec 5, Mary Ann Dailey, Minnesota
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9:25 am PST, Dec 5, Dean Thomas Leh, California
Children all over the world are suffering from the choices of generations before them. They suffer from government and rebel leaders who continue to choose conflict over peace. But for these children, who know nothing but a life filled with the harsh realities of war, education offers a way to break the cycle of conflict and poverty. The education of children has the unique ability to promote peace in Conflict-Affected Fragile States (CAFS.) Education can give hope to 39 million children worldwide who are currently out of school due to war conflicts. Schools in CAFS become a refuge for communities. Schools in CAFS go beyond reading and writing, they teach children life skills to help them survive in war ravaged nations, skills such as landmine and HIV/AIDS awareness. Schools also offer psychological healing. Children and parents in conflict-affected countries know how important education can be, and are willing participants. With the help of organizations that work to give the opportunity of education, all children can learn a better life without conflict. Dean Thomas Leh
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10:35 pm PST, Dec 4, Sally Obando, California
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8:36 pm PST, Dec 4, Paula Pine, California
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5:28 pm PST, Dec 4, Lidia Calderon, Illinois
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10:18 pm PST, Dec 3, Matthew Stephens, West Virginia
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5:53 pm PST, Dec 3, Nancy Sasko, Indiana
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6:22 pm PST, Dec 2, Larry Rose, California
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4:40 pm PST, Dec 2, Danielle Weaver, New Jersey
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7:41 am PST, Dec 2, Sharon Smith, Ohio
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6:44 am PST, Dec 2, Vicki Anderson, Minnesota
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11:18 pm PST, Dec 1, Dave Wilson, California
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7:54 pm PST, Dec 1, Connie Gadt, Missouri
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7:23 pm PST, Dec 1, Kelsey Lissner, California
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4:53 pm PST, Dec 1, Kat Hunter, Oregon
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4:48 pm PST, Dec 1, Jason Fowler, Tennessee
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4:27 pm PST, Dec 1, Areil Larsen, California
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3:36 pm PST, Dec 1, Tina M Beedle, Florida
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3:00 pm PST, Dec 1, John Harvey, Pennsylvania
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2:14 pm PST, Dec 1, Shelley Coss, Virginia
Education and respect are the answers to so many of our big problems.
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