At our "Global Issues" class, we explore and understand the issues in detail and learn to contribute towards the betterment of the world in the small ways that we can. We learn about topics such as the 8 millennium goals. These goals include universal education, global partnership, maternal health, child health, ending poverty and hunger, environmental sustainability, combating HIV/ AIDS, and gender equality.
Personally I have always thought that the world was a beautiful place for everyone, and that was until I took this class. Now, looking back I recall the differences I have seen in the lifestyle of the people in the countries that I have lived and visited. I have had the opportunity to live in countries such as India, Indonesia and Malaysia and visit Australia, Singapore, Thailand and Egypt. People’s lives are different in each of these countries. I have seen people not having jobs, living in slums and I have also seen people live very comfortably with a carefree mind.
This feels unfair and this is not the way life should treat humans. There should be equality. Currently major agencies such as the United Nations and NATO provide hope and relief to people in despair, affected by one or more of the above issues.
People all over the world have a dream that someday they will be set free from all the evils and enjoy equal rights and privileges. To achieve this goal is a huge task that needs the coming together of many heads and hands. So let's all come together and give a hand to those who need it.
