Hafsat Abdullahi, Nigeria - #YouthActOnEDU Spoken Word Winner

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Hafsat Abdullahi, Nigeria - #YouthActOnEDU Spoken Word Winner

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Youth from Western and Central Africa were invited to send videos reciting their original poems about education to create awareness and engage in the discussion about ending learning poverty. Download the education strategy: http://wrld.bg/8Znh50Kw3Kh Know more about the World Bank in Western and Central Africa: http://wrld.bg/1o0o50Kw3L4 Closed captions available in English, French, and Portuguese On These Streets by Hafsat Abdullahi I grew up on these streets And here on these streets We have dreams and aspirations making innovations in devil's workshops Here, hunger is the drive, we only thrive to survive Here on these streets, education is key But what good a key when there are no doors for the poor? We dream dreams, because dreams are free, But reality has a fee You need teachers, You need books, You need to cook ideas that are off the hook You need an unbreakable mindset that screams “I can” You need a plan and discipline tough enough to withstand the wind that comes with the desire to win on these streets You need uniforms, you need to fit in to be seen You need thick-skin strong enough to block even bullets or the blaring scorn from your brother’s grin Each time you dare to try to fly without wings Again, and again till you break down with realization that motivation can never equal education For what good a fertile ground if there no seeds to grow? And what good a seed if it never grows? ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org

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