A Need for Accessibility
Aisha’s submission, “A Need for Accessibility”, is an eye-opening, captivating story about the importance of accessibility.
Aisha is a Year 10 student from Jakarta, Indonesia who has experienced the positive effects of a good education. As a result, she believes that everyone should have the right to quality schooling. Her story is heartwarming and touching, showing us the importance of helping those who aren’t as privileged. Thank you for sharing your story, Aisha. We hope the readers enjoy it.
Hello everyone! I’m Aisha from Jakarta, Indonesia and I’m here to share my story on the need for accessibility to education. I have been lucky enough in my life to access good education since I was young, but I know not everyone has this opportunity. This was the inspiration for my story today, as I know how good schooling can lead to a better life in the future. I hope my story can inspire people to take education seriously as it can open many doors for you. I believe that people who have the privilege to education should use it to help others who are not as lucky. This is my story: A Need For Accessibility. Enjoy :)
In the heart of the bustling city of Lumina, where the skyscrapers reached high in the clouds and streets full of life, there were two children, Maria and John. Although they lived in the same city, their worlds are as different as night and day. Maria lived in the gleaming, luxurious, high-rise district of Solari Heights. Her world was one of ample comfort and opportunity, with the finest schools at her doorstep. She was a curious and bright girl, always eager to learn and explore. Contrasting this, John's home was in the shadowed lanes of Taman Luni, an area where the glitter and lights of Lumina rarely reached. John’s days were mostly him helping his family with almost no time for schooling. But, just like Maria he was also filled with dreams and a desire for knowledge.
One day, their paths crossed on a school project Maria was doing about life in different parts of Lumina. She ventured into Taman Luni and her eyes were opening to a world she never knew existed within her own city. There she met John and through their conversations Maria realized how different their education experiences were. She was upsetter by John’s situation and she appreciated all the things she had. Maria begins to see her city in a new light. She started a campaign and charity event at her school to support education for every child in Lumina, regardless of where they live. Her passion for this issue created a movement in the city and even caught the attention of local leaders and educators around the country! Meanwhile, John, who had come to terms with a life without formal education found hope. With the help of Maria's campaign, a local community hall in Taman Luni started offering evening classes. Of course, John was one of the first to enroll!
The story of Maria and John's unlikely friendship spread throughout Lumina, showing us the power of empathy and action. Maria's project grew into a country initiative which brought resources and attention to education inequality. This journey didn't just bridge the gap between Solari Heights and Taman Luni, it brings together hearts and minds. Maria and John who were once worlds apart, now stood together, champions of a brighter future for all of Lumina's children!
In the end, Lumina wasn't just a city of lights, it becomes a city of hope, learning, and new beginnings, thanks to two dreamers who went beyond their own neighbourhoods. Thank you for reading my story and I hope this inspires people to help each other.