World Problems

Individual thinking:  the members of my group (group two) came up with the following challenges that they see in the world today: Lack of education, hunger, global warming, protection from war, racism, vandalism, diseases, corruption, (…)

After the discussion : Out of the above mentioned challenges we face today, we have chosen to focus on the following three problematic areas: The violation of the human rights, the physical and emotional destruction as a result of war and global warming. These areas have been chosen either because of their importance, our ability to actually work with them as professionals or both.

1.   The violation of human rights (millennium goals): The UN has set eight goals which should be fulfilled by 2015. The goals are achievable and focus on areas such as poverty, hunger and education. As teachers we can help to heighten the awareness of this project. We can also help inform about the human rights and why they are a possible solution for some of the world’s problems.

2.   The havoc caused by war: War seems to be a constant factor in the world. Should this be accepted as a fact? We think not. Everywhere war rages there are massive physical and emotional costs. The reasons for war are numerous but there should always be another way to go. As professionals we can help counter the reasons for war. We can educate people to ask questions and to seek information. Teach them that hitting first should not be the first choice, nor should it be the last. Education seems to be the first step in battling ignorance if done well.

3.   Global warming: The international community has set global warming on the international schedule. It is seen possible as the largest challenge for humankind. As professionals we can help inform the people about what science tells us about global warming, what it is and what can be done about it.