Goals – they are designed never to be met, but the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals have made phenomenal growth in the life of people in developing countries. In this article I thought of reflecting upon these goals and their impact on a family from a developing country. This article is a narration of a real experience and will shed light how the UNMDG’s can truly affect humankind.

1990 – Summer

She was nine when she moved into that small space of living called a “hut”. She had no clue why she was suddenly in a disgusting environment, attending a poor school, living in a town of disparity and loneliness. This part of her life was called “poverty” with less than $40 a month to support a family of four; according to the UNMDGs her family was living “below poverty line”. Surprisingly that meager income was provided by her mother, not her father. There was courage, mental stability in the family despite hunger and poverty. Notice how the empowerment of women in this family could potentially aid this family as the mother provides the majority of the income.

With this poor family of two kids and one low income, how can the children be educated? The children only received an education through the sacrifice of the mother, who worked eighteen hours a day. She gave the children only one condition - ‘their grades wouldn’t drop’ at any circumstances. The children respected and listened to their mother and became the brightest in school despite learning in the city streets. Luckily for them their mother understood the importance of education as being the most powerful tool to create a bright future. With education the children could get a good job, increasing the income and aiding the family.

2003 – Spring

Years passed and the eldest joined in providing income for the family, which helped his mother support and educate the younger child. In a male dominant society, this family had a break through, building a steady life. The life of a woman in this developing country revolves around one thing—child birthing. In contrast to the traditions, in this family the children were given all the choice and were treated as equal to a boy next door. This part of their life was called “Tasting freedom”. At present the children are globally renowned in very high positions with dignity and pride dedicated to their “Mother”. This part of their life is called “Happiness”.

The inference of the article is very simple – AID and EFFORT to the right people with a determined GOAL and cooperation from the people to achieve HEIGHTS is definitely POSSIBLE. Thanks to the Millennium Development Goals.