CHANGING THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER 2
Changing the World
Nowadays, the news are flooded with stories of war, corruption, hunger, pollution, and
poverty. All kinds of heinousness are thrown at us from all directions that can push even the
most blithesome human being into a pit of desperation. Fortunately, each one of us can change
what we want to see. By making small changes in our lives and encouraging other people to do
the same, we can change the entire world. My top actions are to plant a garden and speak up and
take action.
In pursuit of financial might, the world has been exposed to a lot of industrial emissions
leading to the ever mindboggling climate change crisis. I believe that a little garden can do a
great deal to the environment. Planting and harvesting my food will imply that less food will be
imported or exported, which decreases the emission levels to the atmosphere. Also, a garden of
flowers can sustain pollinators such as birds, butterflies and bees. Currently, these pollinators are
victims of insecticide and pesticide use.
Poor governance and corruption are a hindrance to the burgeoning of any society. These
vices call for a synergized approach not only from the world’s influential decision makers but
also from young people like me. My resolve, therefore, is to champion various movements
within my country addressing the issues of bad governance and corruption. If this succeeds, I
would have foiled massive exodus of persons from my country, fleeing from political violence or
seeking employment elsewhere because resources in their country are mismanaged.
The word today is facing numerous problems, many of which are a result of human
actions. No one can change the whole world by themselves alone. However, every person's
