I have been re-reading my earlier posts and I noticed I talk a lot about education and research and the economy, but there are some key points I managed to miss.
One of the most important aspects of Big Idea is the social change that could come from it. By educating and promoting a responsible global citizenship mentality, we hope to steer society in the direction of peace and understanding and instil a willingness to set aside differences and work together for the betterment of the earth and every person on it. Education, formal or not, helps fight the ignorance that is burdening this country and so many others. This is a social movement trying to bring the world into the bright future that is possible when we all respect one another and work together for peace and prosperity.
I believe all people have at least 5 basic rights: food, clean water, safe shelter, access to healthcare, and education. Big Idea is a way to see that all people across the country and the globe have those basic rights met. Initially that will be by directly educating and providing care and supplies, but eventually the goal is that the people we are helping will become self-sufficient (ie a village we serve has students that are able to attend Big Idea and become nurses, doctors, engineers, and teachers in their communities back home) and hopefully understanding and peace will follow.
More to come.
