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“Strengthening Youth Leadership for Community Development and Peace” |
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asking them to supply schools and libraries in third-world countries with computers. We could lobby Congress to give incentives to businesses which bring computer technology and the Internet to all disenfranchised people. Young people should also pursue the establishment of an international youth foundation. Most foundations give grants for specific kinds of projects benefiting local communities. Youth need a foundation which will provide grant money for international projects and which will act as an umbrella allowing us to create our own initiatives using the tax exempt status of the foundation to avoid the hassle and expense of founding our own organizations. Moreover, young people can help build a global culture of peace by working toward a permanent presence for children in the UN. Children under 15 make up 30% of the world's population ("World Population Trends"), yet we have no voice in our future. A representative body of youth from around the world could discuss issues and concerns and reach consensus. Then, we could either report to the main body of the UN in an advisory capacity or try to solve the problem through our own actions. Youth can make a difference if we are just given the opportunity to come together and work "all for one, and one for all". In conclusion, we as youth must use our creativity, idealism, and energy to work for non-violence in our homes, schools, communities, countries, and the world embracing Francis of Assisi's prayer, "where there is hatred, let me sow love" We must let our peace flow outward to influence other youth and adults to join us in our cause. For it is only when we agree to settle our disputes and attain "liberty and justice for all" with words and not wars, gentleness and not genocide, harmony and not hatred will we achieve the ultimate goal - a global culture of peace and humanity. Thank you very much and good afternoon.
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