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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...
Don’t ask me what I’ve achieved at my age
3 Millennials Share How They Were Able to Buy a Condo in Their 20s How This Millennial Built a Multi-Million Peso Business in One Year In their 20’s and already successful entrepreneurs These are actual headlines that I saw from various publications. I see these kinds of articles all the time. The body of these pieces contain anecdotes on how young people are able to achieve marvelous feats and become successful so early in life. They are presented as these hard-working and clever people who found, discovered, or created something that made them rich. These articles are meant for those who are...
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...
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...
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...
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...