I love the word imagine. It opens up
possibilities and worlds like no other. In many regards its gives permission
for people to let go of all restraint knowing that parameters have been set
that allow them to safely dream.
Now imagine that these crazy ideas came true. What
wonders would fill this world as each individual sought out that one idea that
drives them daily or chased that fantastic invention or product. Indeed imagine.
Now imagine a world where every child was guaranteed
not just good health, but an adequate education and after that a business
mentoring opportunity geared solely to helping them achieve their full
potential both for their self-actualization but also to improve their country.
Imagine a world where all businesses did it for
the children. Child friendly policies i.e. no company invested in anything that
would affect the welfare of any child be it psychological or environmental are
the core of all company values. Imagine they did not just stop there but that
they directly invested in children, education, parks, hospitals and research.
Imagine a world where it was all done for the children.
The Child Rights and Business Practices seeks
just this, a new approach to business centered around, not just the wellbeing of
children but businesses that are investing directly in children. The first of
its kind launched in Uganda, we join a global community of people that realize that
children are the future and the present and investing in them ensures that our
nation and our planet will have a tomorrow infinitely better than today.
Launched at an event at the Serena Hotel, the
private sector, government and various CSOs gathered to reaffirm commitment and
urge greater funding for children. For a country with more than half of its
population under the age of 15 this push would serve to secure a better life
for millions of children country wide.
Imagine this future. Now imagine we achieved
it. Now let’s go do something about it.
