Today, like every January 24th, we feel the need to pause and reflect on something essential: the role that education plays in our lives and in the society we build day by day. International Education Day is not just a marked date on the calendar; it is an opportunity to remember that learning is one of the most powerful drivers of social change and human development.
From our perspective, talking about education is talking about opportunities, equality, and the future. Education allows us to understand the world around us, question it, and transform it. It is not limited to classrooms or books, but extends to the values we acquire, the way we relate to others, and how we participate in our communities. Thanks to education, we learn to coexist, to respect diversity, and to build fairer and more sustainable environments.
This day is celebrated because education is a fundamental human right and a common good that must be guaranteed for all people. However, reality reminds us that millions of people around the world still lack access to quality education. Factors such as poverty, inequality, conflicts, and lack of resources continue to leave many people outside the educational system. Remembering this on this day is a way of not looking the other way and of assuming collective responsibility.
We believe that guaranteeing access to education is not enough; it is also essential to reflect on its quality and purpose. We live in a context marked by major social, technological, and environmental challenges that require an education capable of forming critical, committed individuals who are aware of their impact on the world. Investing in inclusive, equitable, and transformative education is investing in societies better prepared to face the present and the future.
At MarSenses, we understand education as a key tool to reduce inequalities and create real opportunities. When everyone can learn on equal terms, historical barriers are broken, and the foundations for a more supportive coexistence are laid. Education empowers, gives voice, and allows each person to develop their potential with dignity and freedom.
Continuing to celebrate this day is necessary because learning is a continuous process and because rights must be protected to prevent setbacks. This date invites us to value the role of educators, to demand firm commitments, and to remember that investing in education is investing in social well-being and collective progress.
In this way, we reaffirm a conviction that is part of how we understand the world: supporting education is betting on a future with more opportunities, more awareness, and more humanity for all people. And for us, that commitment goes far beyond just one day a year.
