By Tim Saunders on
Jessica Alba has just returned from a charity trip to Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Senegal with Bono and the ONE Campaign to learn about the 1GOAL campaign – and she has blogged about her experience.
“I had an incredible week, joining the ONE team on the road in Senegal and Ghana as part of the 1GOAL: Education for All campaign to make the lasting legacy of the upcoming World Cup education for every child,” she wrote on the ONE Campaign website. "I’ve wanted to travel to Africa my whole life and when offered the opportunity to listen and learn alongside ONE, it was a once in a lifetime chance that I couldn’t pass up. I’ve always admired the work ONE has done and being able to see the programs you’ve contributed to firsthand was inspiring.
“We met African entrepreneurs and academics, spoke with civil society and private sector leaders. We sat with street vendors at a microfinance project, heard from women now able to save their and their children’s lives through ARV HIV/AIDS treatment. We met some amazing people, a new generation of leaders for not only the continent, but for the world.
“My goal in going on this trip was to listen closely and learn more about the fight against global poverty. And what I heard repeatedly was that as I’ve always believed, education has the power to lift individuals, communities and entire nations out of poverty. From a promising business idea to a woman pushing cultural boundaries to stand up and speak out, education has been the key.”
It is not the first time Alba has blogged about the campaign, which aims to ensure that the legacy of the 2010 Football World Cup will provide universal access to education for all children.
“You can’t go anywhere in Africa without seeing kids playing the sport,” she said. “The excitement for the first-ever World Cup in Africa this summer is everywhere. The world’s eyes will be on the continent and it’s a moment for Africa to shine.”
To read Jessica’s full blog, click here. More information about the 1GOAL campaign can be found at the official website.
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