Building a dream by bethany

Building a dream by bethany - April 2023 Scholarship Essay

There are many ways we can make a real positive impact on the world. However, money and time are powerful resources that can be useful... and imagine you had unlimited amounts of both; you could help people that need them the most, for example:

According to "Panorama Social" translated to "Social Outlook" of Latin America and the Caribbean, reports from 2022 estimated that 201 million people (32.1% of the total population of the region) live in poverty of whom 82 million (13.2%) dwell in extreme poverty. More than 40% suffer from many deadly medical conditions as they cannot get proper medical assistance.

In my country of origin, Ecuador, oncological diseases are among the leading causes of death, as people with limited resources cannot afford to take care of themselves. My mother in this case was one of the lucky ones. Around 2017, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She told me all these awful stories about children and adults in poor conditions who died due to an inefficient healthcare system. This was all because of their economical situation.

So the question is: If I had unlimited time and money, how would I use what I've learned in school to create a positive impact on the world? I would use all that money and knowledge to create free health centers for any kind of medical services for everyone without enough money. This is regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexuality, or age, which constitutes no discrimination in itself. The project will also provide housing, employment, and educational opportunities to those who are in the greatest need.
With unlimited money, I can locate this center all around the world but starting with countries that need them the most. I can also find people with experience in the medical, social, administrative, and education fields that are willing to help with the project, and also companies that can provide all the machinery and equipment needed.
How can we provide housing and employment? One big urbanization in each county can be built with ecological blocks made from recyclable materials and construction waste. This is done with the help of experts in civil engineering and architects. In each urbanization, small businesses will be provided to ensure that all of the tenants that need a job can work there with their due salary.

Overall, with all our knowledge, we can all help create significant changes in the world. Every little bit counts.

And as Lee Brown once said "In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact."