the purpose of education is to nurture the energies of childhood – intellectual, physical, emotional, moral and spiritual – so that every member of the human race can make a constructive contribution to the world

all children deserve the best possible conditions at every stage of their development

all children, in the best educational conditions develop creative and flexible minds easily adapted to the complexities of human society

all children, in the best educational conditions demonstrate innate discipline, joyful and focused work and empathy with others. They are tireless and selfless in their work

all children possess inner directives to guide their own development

all children fully developed become individuals committed to human solidarity, social progress and peace

to participate in a universal social movement that places children at the centre of society, recognising them as citizens of the world

to promote knowledge and understanding of the conditions necessary for the full development of the human being from conception to maturity both at home and in society

to create a climate of opinion and opportunities for the full development of the potential of all young people so that humanity may work in harmony for a higher and more peaceful civilisation

to reform education as a reciprocal, lifelong process in which every member of the human race is profoundly engaged