By Hailey Raupp

Education, though overlooked, is a child’s dream. People in Equatorial Guinea do not have the chance to go to school, never gaining the knowledge students have now, even in only eighth grade.
In order for the residents of Equatorial Guinea to gain better education rights, their Federal Branch of government should invest money to expand the public schools, and admit more children into K-12 schools.
No matter how much we try to deny it, we know education is the very basis of human knowledge, and we all need it in order to succeed in life.
Even though, according to Expat-Quotes, “It is estimated that only about 45% of all students complete their primary education.”
Only the smartest, or the richest can have the honor to continue learning, but even their learning can be stunted by poor learning conditions.
Something expeditiously has to be done in order to make sure the next generation in Equatorial Guinea has the knowledge they need to be successful. Because of this, several young minds do not have the opportunity to learn and gain the knowledge they need.
Amina Mohammed, who spoke in the TedTalk called “Ruiru Primary School in Nairobi,” said, “If you are hungry, your brains will not grow, you can’t absorb the teachings your teacher gives you.”
This is a never ending cycle where children never reach their full potential, or so people think. We can break this cycle by donating to websites that support Equatorial Guinea’s education, or even “adopt a child,” which is when you adopt the responsibility of a child, and supporting them throughout their educational journey.
The government of Equatorial Guinea can also help by donating money to these schools and children in need, in order to help their youth learn the knowledge of the world.
The article, “Equatorial Guinea Educational-Overview,” states, “During President Macias’ term in office, the educational system in Equatorial Guinea experienced severe setbacks. Teachers, students, and parents were arrested and, in some cases, several ministers of education and other education officials were executed, arrested, or detained.”
The citizens of Equatorial Guinea do not have the power to change the law, which forever limits them to certain jobs and activities.
Since poor schools limit their freedoms, it doesn’t mean they do not stop craving education or the understanding that comes with it. The president must realize the impact a higher fund towards schools would have on the country and its citizens, in order for the people to have a successful life and possibly improve the country for the better, boosting it’s global status.
An article from the Human Rights Watch states, “Part of the reason that Equatorial Guinea’s health and education indicators often lag far behind its much poorer neighbors is the vast personal fortunes that senior government officials have amassed during the oil boom and because of how the country invests–or doesn’t invest–in itself.”
The world’s future needs to be protected, which includes the education of children around the globe. Without education in our future, where would we be?
Our world will have a limited future, without the education of the children because we would not be able to advance into future resources and provide for our world.
We need to take action immediately if we are going to continue modernizing our world and make advances with technology. Some may not believe that this is the case, that it is up to ourselves to boost the world in knowledge and technology, but what happens after we are gone?
In order to improve our world, we must first educate the ones who will make these advances, so the world will be left with good, educated, resourceful hands.
Most importantly, President Macias needs to see this and realize that he holds the power over the future of his country and over the future generations.
In conclusion, in order for the residents of Equatorial Guinea to gain proper education rights, their Federal Branch of government should invest more money into expanding the public schools in order to admit more children into K-12 schools.
Hailey Raupp, 13, attends Clarkston Junior High School. She chose to write about education rights in Equatorial Guinea because education is an important part of every child’s life, and if we do not ensure that children receive the education they need, we will not be able to make further advancements, and children will not have the opportunities that they would have if they were educated.