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Many would say Education is a Human Right, one of those "self-evident" rights we were given by our Creator.

Many would say Education is a Human Right, one of those "self-evident" rights we were given by our Creator.

In spite of all the effort and expense, right now there is no education initiative anywhere in the world that delivers:

In spite of all the effort and expense, right now there is no education initiative anywhere in the world that delivers:

  '''free, quality education for all'''

'''free, quality education for all'''

There are pretty good learning materials already out there, as well as methods, technology. whatnot.

There are pretty good learning materials already out there, as well as methods, technology. whatnot.

* and since we are at it, document the experience so others can improve on it, adapt it, and use it anywhere

* and since we are at it, document the experience so others can improve on it, adapt it, and use it anywhere

I believe that Sugar, and its use in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can play a huge role in making this a success. Yes, I am involved in OLPC, OLE, ICT4D, and quite a few other initiatives and groups, some of which have figured out part of the problem and even have a partial solution.

I believe that Sugar, and its use in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can play a huge role in making this a success. Yes, I am involved with the OLPC community, OLE, ICT4D, and quite a few other initiatives and groups, some of which have figured out part of the problem and even have a partial solution.  I know this initiative is big, needs a lot of us.

As far as I know, and I have looked really hard, nobody has yet managed to make it all come together. This is our chance, to actually bring together a lot of different resources and ideas, so the right to quality education is not just theory, but something widely available.

As far as I know, and I have looked really hard, nobody has yet managed to make it all come together. This is our chance, to actually bring together a lot of different resources and ideas, so the right to quality education is not just theory, but something widely available.

Because of the complexity of the problem there is room for all kinds of people: technologists, educators, enthusiasts of all walks of life, people who really care that others will have a chance to grow and to learn and to excel, whatever their geography, language or riches, or lack of them, even starting with our own kids right here, who could also benefit from quality education.

Because of the complexity of the problem there is room for all kinds of people: technologists, educators, enthusiasts of all walks of life, people who really care that others will have a chance to grow and to learn and to excel, whatever their geography, language or riches, or lack of them, even starting with our own kids right here, who could also benefit from quality education.

I want to meet with those who want to make it count, to put their skills and gumption to nothing less than changing the world, as kids everywhere can as they grow up, if just given the chance.

I want to meet with those who want to make it count, to put their skills and gumption to nothing less than changing the world, as kids everywhere can as they grow up, if just given the chance.