Letting Language Being a normative goal and framework of humankind as the standard for development, MDG has been around since 2009 to combat global crisis with the collaborative effort of the 189 members from the United Nations. According to Romaine (2013), as the largest and arguable the most ambitious initiative on international development agenda, MDG language of goals and targets now shapes the global debate about how to define and measure development. It is said that within the hype of this agenda and the plans of eradicating global issues like health, corruption, and hunger, it is visible that the language minorities are often left behind. Having little to none in terms for attention and action for language, the MDG-benefited countries show that the highly acclaimed success for the general goals will always be a plan short. There is no true development with linguistic development, only by putting language at the center of the agenda can fill the gaps and mend the bonds between true developments for all. A child who was forbidden to speak its own native language and have no access to the knowledge of how to develop his/her identity as a person of color may suffer low self-esteem and identity crisis. In lieu to this, UNESCO has proclaimed that education which values mother tongue as an instruction, improves quality of learning and keeps children in school longer. Clearly, the concept of promoting multilingualism in the education sector does not only helps in preserving the local culture of the people but also their identity. Another importance of language in the development of the MDG is its ability to coexist. Language, knowledge and, environment have been intimately related throughout human history (Ediomiya, 2014). To combat the global crisis such as Malaria, HIV, hunger and even environmental issues, it is deem worthy to express its relevance to the people with a communication means that can be easily comprehended and disseminated. We cannot deny that not everyone in the world has the accessibility of education thus their understanding about the world is also minimal and limited to its expression in their native language. Such problem can only be solved if the natives will have access to education and let them be able to strengthen their language skills as a tool for them to express their sentiment, stands, and opinions about the issues at large. Negligence to the capacity of language as a stable foundation in eradicating world crisis and strengthening the MDG may be a false move for every cooperating nations of the said agenda. Failing to incorporate the language of the minority groups in the educational system therein, may cause an immense problem especially in the context of self-expression and communication. Since the poorest among the natives have no understanding of how important their voices out to be heard, their participation to fight for their rights, their land and, their privileges as humans will unlikely be raised as top priorities- in contrast to the goals presented in the MDG. Basically, in making such goals, it essential to assess first the problems that needed to be solved in order to achieve it. In relevance to this, the language education be neglected as part of the solution hinders the possibility of solving the problem thus it creates a domino effect on the goal set by the collaborating united governments involved. It is a given fact that knowledge is power but it isn’t fully attained if the platform for knowledge strongly relies on the international and universal means of communication. With regards to this, a discussion by Romaine (2013) presents that as long as education is delivered mainly in international language at the expense that local vernaculars are set aside, education will only reproduce rather the reduce the inequality of access. It is only by putting language as the center for development can make the gaps be filled. Clearly, the discussion aims to present the importance of native language as part of the education system in a country, with its involvement, it lessen the anxiety and promotes openness for the learners to engage in learning. Another it creates a safe net for them to express their thought without the fear of being misunderstood and difficulty to understand. Language can be the pivotal shift in ensuring that the goals for development be attained. True to its purpose, the Millennium Development Goals are set of shared aspirations and efforts to make the world a more equitable and sustainable (UNESCO). It aims to eradicate inequalities and unfairness in the society, in such context the participation of language development should also be on their priority. Language by function and nature promotes inclusivity. It is a universal communication where races, ethnicity, cultures, and tradition are highlighted and showcased through their own language. This may be a recycled statement but indeed language mirrors the identity of the people. With such functionality, it is essential that language should be given utmost importance. Language is the key to inclusivity, people are more comfortable in expressing their thoughts in their own language. It is more important to know their concerns in the barest form possible and it can be attain not just by translated messages rather on their own words with their own raw of emotion. Language is the core for human interaction and self-expression thus hindering them to propagate their knowledge with language failed the purpose of the so-called development goals. UNESCO implied that recognizing the primary importance that people place on their knowledge fosters the kind of true participation in development that achieves lasting results. Language is a bridge for communication, it connects diverse people in each shores of identity. Cutting this bridge means isolating the people for communicating and voicing out their standpoints in the society. We are in the era of globalization and slowly the people are now awaken to the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the society but how can these be attained if the thing that could make us be conscious of how the world works doesn’t have the appropriate attention for development? Empowerment of multilingualism does not only showcased the promotion of local colors, it is also a tool to highlight the local problems that needs utmost attention and respond. By empowering the language through education of the people, we will be able to see the naked truth about their living condition, through the eyes and words in of the native who are now well oriented with their rights and responsibilities as a functioning member of the society. References Edomoiya, P.O., 2014 Language and the Realization of Millennium Development Goals. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST) ISSN: 3159-0040, Vol. 1 Issue 5, December - 2014 Link: https://www.jmest.org/wp-content/uploads/JMESTN42350215.pdf Romaine, S.,(2013) Keeping the Promises of the Millennium Development Goals: Why Language Matters. 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