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8 Tips to Follow to Reduce Pollution
One of the most critical problems that our world is facing each day is pollution. For the past decades, pollution has always been seen as a destruction that is destroying the planet where we live, little by little. Some people have noticed it, some people did not, and some just don’t really care. We all know that natural sources like volcanic eruptions, wildfires, or dust storms are also some of the causes of pollution, but we cannot blame them because we humans have no control over them. What we should be mindful of is our activities that we do everyday, because those activities are...
Reimagine the World
I was invited to reimagine and draw the world I want to live in after COVID-19 as part of our World Children's Day #voicesofyouth challenge. This illustration that I draw is what I want the world to be and as they gave us some things to reimagine • Reimagine a greener and more sustainable world • Reimagine the future of wellbeing and mental health • Reimagine the future of education and work • Reimagine a future without discrimination • Other children’s rights or development issues that are important to me I hope this illustration of mine inspires you all especially the youth nowadays. The...
World Children's Day 2020
#unicef #voicesofyouth — I am Faith Cayetano, 19, one with UNICEF, Voices Of Youth and the global youth. Today, as we celebrate the World Children’s Day, we continue to build a better world and give voice to the youth. Few days until Christmas — COVID is still in existence, setting impediments longer than what the majority can take. Precautions filling up the spaces of the must-dos and rules overtaking the regular . Still and all, the most important thing that is not going to be taken away is hope. For people, most specifically the youth, hope lights the way to the better. It creates the way...
Campaigning for Climate Justice in a COVID-19 world
Mother Earth: Handle with Care
Recently, a typhoon devastated some parts of the Philippines that caused severe floods, damage to infrastructures, and deaths. Many people suffered a lot during and after the typhoon. Cagayan was tremendously affected by the typhoon. Communities submerged by destructive flash floods, and the residents faced with concerns because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. As a concerned citizen, we should do something. It's never too late for an action. We should take care of our environment, and be responsible. We can start by planting trees, recycling, disposing wastes properly, and reducing the...
A world that is open for every child to take part and contribute to make it a better place
I envision a united world that produces young leaders and role models, where everybody's well-being is observed, especially children's; a world with people who acknowledge their skills and talents; where their innocence and diverseness are valued and appreciated; a place where the community listens and welcomes their opinions with respect: a world that is open for every child to take part and contribute to make it a better place.
The Agony of Poverty
Poverty— seven letters that affect the lives of thousands of people especially in my country, the Philippines. As our car was stopped because of traffic in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, children began to flock in front of our car. They started dancing for money that the passengers would give. Some motorists would share but that does not mean that those coins are enough for living. Now, I started asking myself many things. Do they eat thrice a day? Do they study? Why do they dance and beg for money when they should be attending schools, learning to read and write? Why are they amid...
A Message to Celebrate Youth
Children are the hope of the future, they say Embracing the world with what we have today Lack of food, poor security, climate change Endangered animals are their destined fate Being brave is like a pass that the youth gets Reassured, as their age beats all assets. Age gives the advantage of time for chances To choose a life worth living; to help, to love. Enjoy! Eat out, laugh hard, don't regret. Yawn when sleepy. Yell when upset. Open your mind and know what you want. Use youth for something significant. The world will await for you Hearten others and be true. A Message to my Fellow Youth.
Double Standards: Society's Eyes
Do you think women are really seen as equal to men? Do you think things are already fair or do you still see and feel how the other side weighs a lot heavier? The 19th Amendment to the Constitution was eventually approved on August 18, 1920, enfranchising all American women and stating for the first time that they, like men, are entitled to all citizenship rights and obligations. Today, women have much more freedom than they do before. Women can get accepted in any job, women are allowed to do many things that they weren’t allowed before and many more things have changed since then. However...
Rainy Summer
It’s April. School’s almost over and it’s summer when everyone goes to beaches and creates sandcastles. However, this year’s an exception. Aside from the pandemic happening, there are a lot of reasons why I and my family can’t seem to go and have fun on the beach. It’s because of the typhoon happening. I remember back when I was 8 years old, my family and I went to a lot of beaches and climbed mountains since it was summer break. The sun sparkled. It was the most beautiful sparkle I have ever seen. The sun hitting my skin didn't hurt a lot. It only hurt once I spent 5 straight hours straight...
Gen Z, technology-dependent?
Are there any of us that don't want the iPhone 13 Pro? I think most Gen Z, such as myself, wanted to have one, if and only if it's possible. But as the saying goes, "It's like hitting the moon though! Why oh why? You're dreaming!! You're only a student!" And my answer is that "And so? If I was dreaming, then I wanted to dream high. It's only a dream, you know? There is no payment for it." Gen Z, such as myself, are so unpredictable nowadays. We are sometimes misinterpreted, especially by those who don't understand and who do not want to understand us. If we spend too much time watching k...
The Moral Responsibility to Preserve, Share, and Care for Our Common Home
For every resource that we enjoy also comes responsibility. It is our moral responsibility to preserve, share, and care for our common home to obey the words of Christ. In the book of Genesis, God specifically commanded humankind to take care of both the living and the non-living creation. This command is not just a form of worship and reverence for Him but this responsibility is for our common good and humankind’s survival. Human pressure on nature has soared since the 1970s. The selfish desires of the capitalist industry and the greed for possession destroy our environment is taking its toll...
A Stagnant Walk Through Shallow Waters - A Short Story
As I laid down to fall asleep the last thing I heard was the static noise from the television and felt the early afternoon warmth. “The sun must be glad this afternoon.” I wondered if the sun would greet me with that same enthusiasm when I got up in the late afternoon that same day. I opened my eyes and instead I was met with the raging sun and a figure I couldn’t fully make out. It stared at me as I stared at it. I took a step forward, so did the figure before me. We were standing on shallow water. The atmosphere hissed but the figure did not flinch. The figure turned its back and began to...
A Woman is More Than Just a Glitter
A woman is more than just a glitter Women are regarded as "weak" and "fragile" in our society, they are frequently stigmatized as being incapable of doing anything other than cooking, laundry, and other household chores. As a result, no one believed that someone as frail as them could effect change, lead a nation, keep up with men, or even stand alongside them. Women's empowerment can be defined as promoting women's self-esteem, ability to make their own decisions, and right to influence social change for themselves and others. Advocating for women's empowerment is often misconstrued as...
A wake up call: One typhoon survivor's story
How can you make a difference?
With the rise of a globally aware generation constantly interconnected through social media, people are starting to become more vocal about issues that they are deeply passionate about. Several of these issues revolve around the environment and the rapid deterioration of it. The buildup of plastic waste in Cocos Island, the bleached corals of the Great Barrier Reef, the endangerment of beloved species worldwide such as the Sumatran rhino and the reported cases of beached whales with stomachs full of plastic, has created quite the stir across social media. Individuals often feel inclined to...
Mother Nature's plea
Oh ‘Wise’ Man. Oh wise man, that is who you are right? The wise men, the conquerors of land, ocean, air and space. The wise men, the inventors of the wheel, the light bulb, the telephone. Oh the wise men, the reasons behind the world war and the constant conflicts. The wise men, the cause of animal extinction and climate change. The wise men, the dominators of all life on Earth. Hear me, oh wise man, oh almighty wise man. Did you forget about me? Are you heedless of my cries, or just oblivious? Why is the water dirty? Why is the air dirty? Where are all the trees? Where are all the animals...
Before the now
While we are enjoying the perks of having the most latest gadget and technologies, it is also important to look back and still be familiar with the traditional ones. Looking at the vast and fast pace of change we had overtime, it seems that most of us have been so engrossed with the current trends, whether it be in gadgets or in any other form of technological advancement. It is not wrong that we are up to date, the point is, we sometimes are so in love enjoying them that we forget to at least look back and still be familiar with what we used before. One of these traditional things is the use...