"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Can Comics Save The World?
Overview
Comics can make the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGS) or “Global Goals” understandable to kids and adults, using a medium that entertains and engages. This comics guide describes how to use the universal visual language and transformative power of comics to educate young people in every corner of the globe about the SDGs and empower them to create positive and lasting change in their own communities and worldwide. In the process of reading and talking about the comics, children can better contemplate how their service supports the cause of the various Global Goals, increasing awareness and value for the Goals in hearts and minds and inspiring a generation of change agents in support of the Global Goals.
Comic 1: The Planet and the 17 Goals
The learning outcome of this comic is for you understand each of the 17 Global Goals in simple and relatable terms and how each of the goals effects people and the planet. You will also understand the context of the SDGs as the ultimate “to do list for people and the planet” and how you can contribute to reaching the goals.
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Comic 2: Chakra the Invisible and Mighty Girl
The learning outcome of this comic is for you to have a better understanding of the importance of a quality education to learn important skills that will be useful for the future. You will learn about the circumstances of many children around the world that impede them to go to school and reflect upon how we can encourage all children to stay in school.
Story Synopsis Chakra the Invincible:
Education elaborates on Quality Education (SDG #4). Chakra and Mighty Girl, two superheroes, provide children with excitement and encouragement about staying in school. The superheroes explain that in order to have a fulfilling life, you must get a good education and learn skills that will be useful in your future.
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Questions for discussions
At the end of your reading, try to reflect on the following questions:
1. What is the role of education in the 21st-century context and in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals?
2. What can you do to help to achieve the goals especially SDG #4?