Personal Message from the Founder
As a young boy, I would listen to my grandfather talk about his exploits and battles. He lived by the sword. My father, on the other hand, was more concerned with the pursuit of education and made sure that we went to school. He said, “Education is more important than your father’s wealth.” My path towards prosperity and changing the lives of the tribal, nomadic, and indigenous people through the tools of education is far different from my grandfather’s warrior path. I and many of my generation chose to make changes through non-violence, promotion of human rights, secular education, and equal treatment of men and women.
Even in the 21st century, there are still regions in the world where children are deprived of social and economic justice such as lack of education and illiteracy, and people resort to extreme means to desperately escape from poverty and pursue justice. In this age where we live in “one global village,” it is imperative for us to find ways to make life better for these people. In order for people to co- exist, there must be understanding among the nations, which starts by making education a priority right for all.
-Hakim Said, Executive Director