As the United Nations gears up to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, a powerful voice from Cameroon is turning heads in the global education debate. Meet Jenny Andrea Avom, an economics student at Beijing’s Tsinghua University, who’s using her journey from under-resourced classrooms in Cameroon to international academic circles to demand urgent investment in education worldwide. 🎓
Jenny’s story is straight out of a motivational TED Talk: growing up in a region where schools often lack basic supplies, she now analyzes economic policies at one of Asia’s top universities. "Education isn’t just books and exams—it’s the rocket fuel for entire communities," she tells CGTN, which partnered with creators like her for its #OneHomeSharedFuture campaign.
Her message hits hard as the UN milestone approaches: "When we underfund schools, we’re shortchanging our collective tomorrow." With 260 million kids globally out of school (per UNESCO), Jenny’s call for equitable access to quality learning feels more urgent than ever. 💡
Why should Gen Z care? Because education shapes everything from climate solutions to TikTok-worthy tech innovations. As Jenny puts it: "Investing in classrooms today means building CEOs, scientists, and UN leaders for 2045." Mic drop. 🎤
