AN
EDITORIAL FOR TODAYS
YOUNG GENERATION
A lot of young people don’t seem fully
aware of how they could be using their technology. Instead they tend to waste
their time and opportunities on Facebook, planning their weekend, or on
Twitter, tweeting about what they just ate. As a teenager who believs that my
generation has the ability to use the internet/ their technology to have a say
in world issues, I am writing an editorial to be read by young people, in order
to promote the use of your voice and to inform others that together, using the
internet, you have a say in what goes on in the world.
I think that it is
important for people to become aware of the power they hold, especially over
the internet when your idea or opinion can be seen by hundreds, thousands and
even millions. Some of today’s generation have already realized that it is
possible to make a difference through the internet; such as early March, 2012,
when the Kony 2012 video was released by Invisible Children. Millions of views
later and people began voicing their opinions. Today Kony 2012 has over 192,
000, 000 views and over 3, 590, 000 pledges. Invisible Children has gained the
attentions of the media and have achieved their goal of informing people of
Joseph Kony. The participants of this campaigne have already begun to make a
huge difference, but some have already movied on. Today’s generation needs to
be reminded that with persistance, changes can be made.
Persistance creates
change. There are other sites that have also done it right and made an impact
with their patience. They didn’t give up, and with their hard work they have
brought world issues into the light. Some of these sites include Kiva and PETA.
Kiva was a site
founded in 2004 by young people trying to alleviate poverty. The site
introduces you to third world entrepouners in need of a loan. Along with
pictures of these people comes a brief description of their situations and why
they need the money. The site has a 98% payback rate, and has helped the lives
of thousands.
PETA on the other-hand
is a little bit different. The purpose of the site is to bring to light cases
of animal cruelty. Their workers go undercover and uncover stories of animal
cruelty. The site not only informs you and provides information, but also
things you can do to help. Suggestions range from donating, to petitions, to
emailing or mailing.
Overall, these sites have brought people
together and made a change. To solve the problems that face our world today, we
must come together, use our voices and persist. I think that right now, there
are more important things to focus on rather than how many Facebook friends or
Twitter followers you have. I hope that this editorial will show people that it
is not impossible to create change. Make your voice heard.
For more
information go to:
Natalea
Roche
