I must say the last week’s topic is one of my favorite subject matter in public health.
Growing up, while visiting my native country of Iran, there were times that my parents would take me to the villages around town and have me feed young children lived in rural area.
I saw them crying, smiling, thanking us and praying to God for the food that we had taken them. It was a really difficult and sad time as a child to experience.
As I grew older I could understand why back then, by the war that was going on between Iran and Iraq, people where facing poverty and shortage but as time went by I realized there are many other places in the world that are dealing with the issue of dearth and malnutrition.
I always thought that I have seen the worse in my life but I was wrong!
According to the case study the world has substantial amounts of food but why should 1.1 billion people are still living in entity poverty with less than a $1 a day? Why should 1 out of 8 child be severely malnourished in the world?
We are living in the 21st century with much improved technology, Internet, enhanced medications, prevention, and different communication techniques. Why should we still deal with the matter!
I strongly believe we should all come up with a revolutionary plan to over come this long lasting challenge that many countries are still struggling with! Our world should be filled with kids that are on my blog’s site not the ones that I presented you while my presentation.
So as a soon to be a Global & Leadership Public Health Professional what is/are the initial steps that you would recommend to take in order to better the life of our own kind?
I would appreciate if you share your thoughts!
5 comments:
Thank you for your personal reflections, Liyan. You have had such a rich experience in your life...keep those memories close to your heart. They will definitely help you in your journey in life.
liyan, i really enjoyed reading about your experience in iran. you're right, when you see a little child in poverty and compare it to what most kids have here, the difference is mind-blowing.
i don't know what the best initial step is! i suppose i would say, as dr. shahi said, that we have to invest in women's education programs. what do you think?
Liyan,
Thank you for sharing that. I had a similar experience in the villages in Ghana. It really puts life into perspective.
Liyan,
I especially liked your individual oral presentation this week. The program you spoke of seemed to hold many of the answers to child malnutrition questions.
Farah I think educating women would be a great initial step also since they are the ones that will be raising and nurturing children...Thanks for your comment
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