Imagine if this world was perfect. No pollution, no bombing, no judging. If this world was perfect how would you feel? I know how I would feel…..absolutely amazing! Today I am going to share with you some ideas about how I can contribute to this world to make it a better place. First of all I would like to stop racism by helping people accept each other whatever colour, race or religion they are. I’m only 11 but if I respect others it may encourage you and others to do the same. Secondly I want to stop pollution, This has been a HUGE problem all around the world which hasn’t been fixed. Pollution has affected people and animals. It causes heart problems and has been killing harmless animals. Did you know 9 billion kilograms of garbage are dumped into the ocean every year. Most of it is plastic. Americans make up 5% of the world's population, and yet, produce 30% of the world's waste and use 25% of the world's resources. There are lots of stray cats and dogs that scavenge in people's bins for food and then the rubbish is blown around the streets and into the ocean which causes more pollution and kills more animals and fish. If you foster or adopt an animal it would give it a better life and be fed well and not go scavenging for food. I have helped by adopting 2 dogs and 5 cats. I try to use products that are recyclable and I try to pick up some rubbish everyday. It would help if we all did this. By donating my used clothing to friends, other people and charities it helps people who are not so well off so they will have more money for food and other things. People have set up community stalls where people can take food for free. Anyone can donate items there too. There is one round the corner from my house and we have donated food there. Before I buy things I will think carefully if I really need them. Are they good for the environment, or are they eventually going to become useless and trash? When I am old enough I am going to donate blood because by donating blood you can save someone's life. Visiting people when they are sick or just going to talk to an elderly person will make them feel better and cared about. If you do something nice for someone it always makes them and you feel good. Alone I may not be able to change the world, but every little bit I do will make a difference. To finish, this is a quote from Linda Poindexter, “make the world a better place one person at a time, start with yourself.” Thank you.
