Getting an education makes a huge difference in people’s lives.

As the World Cup plays on, this video – which was played at the opening ceremony in Johannesburg – reflects on how important education is. It’s a video in support of the 1GOAL campaign, which is raising awareness about the 72 million kids who are currently out school, and who we need to get into school if we’re to achieve the second millennium development goal of Universal Primary Education.

Here’s how 1GOAL explain itself – and your chance to add your voice to the campaign:

Since 2000, 40 million more children are in school. Education beats poverty – and gives people the tools to help themselves.

1GOAL is a campaign seizing the power of football to ensure that education for all is a lasting impact of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Raising our voices all over the world we believe that, together, we can make education a reality for the millions of boys and girls who remain out of school.

“This is our chance to show not just out-of-school children, but our own children, that when we make a promise, we keep it. With your help, we could have billions of fans cheering not just for their teams, but for one team: 1GOAL. This is our moment to shine; we can bring millions of children in from the shadows of ignorance, and light up their lives with the legacy of education.” ~ Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Co-Founder and Global Co-Chair, 1GOAL

You can help make education for all a reality.

1GOAL is bringing together footballers, fans, charities, corporations and individuals to lobby and achieve our ambitious aim of education for everyone. By joining the 1GOAL team, you can strengthen the campaign’s voice and give us the best possible chance of success.