Formentera, Rizalyn L.

Project Development

BSSW III September 7, 2020

“Poverty is an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the
actions of human beings.”

-Nelson Mandela

Poverty is like an epidemic disease, with no antidote, affecting the entire world. It is
worst than any other epidemic diseases, it already kills billons of people and will continue to kill.
It can vanished away half of the population in a country. It shows no mercy and will never show
mercy on its victims. Antidotes, Immunization and other cures for this epidemic disease were
being held and studied, but still no antidotes or cure can be perfect to eliminate poverty.

Poverty already existed before we were born. It seems that it has no beginning. It became
part of other lives and runs through their veins. It also seems that poverty has no limitations; it
works all day and night. It never takes break in torturing its victims to death. Historians cannot
even trace back when poverty started ad is seems that poverty has no end.

Poverty is the main reason why people suffer, so that’s why pain is a virtue. It is rampant
in the country leaving Filipinos poor citizen of the world. Its causes were distinct and many
policies and programs were implemented about it. The answer for the question “Can poverty be
ended?” is unknown, but poverty is a major problem in the world.

After watching the video, I was really touched and guilty upon learning the true status of
our country. I have realized how lucky I am to be able that I survived. I know that there are really
poor people living in our country and some of them have been that way while others choose to be
that way because they were not able to give more importance to education. I believe that one of
the causes of that problem is the lack of holistic population management program. These people
were not to blame since the government also has a lack in addressing this matter.

Furthermore, as a student and one of the mostly affected by poverty, I can say that "No
Guts, No Glory". In dealing with poverty, you have to take risks. If you have the guts, you can
do what you want to. You can really gain glory if you will take risks. Swim against the current -
beat the odds. If you will not move, nothing will happen. Yes, you must focus on it too much,
but you must take an action. Don't be too lazy. See what is happening to people who are not
working for their selves. Of course, they are just relying on others. They are looking pathetic.
 Start making a progression on your own self. Don't settle for less go for the better and if
possible, for the best. But despite of striving for more, be contented. Never ask for something
which you don't have if you are already hurting others' feelings. Always remember that if you
have the freedom, there are also limitations. Never invade others rights. You must always mind
not only your own feelings, but also others. Your education is the most important thing to be
successful. It is the key to ones' achievement in their dreams. It will be the nicest gift for your
own, especially when you worked hard for it. So, never let anyone, or anything stop you in
achieving such things. Grab each opportunity that comes your way, if you think it would help
you. This is the only thing that would change your life.
Nothing is impossible in this vast world. Even if there are problems that would come
your way, you can still beat them and be successful. Always remember that poverty will never
become a hindrance to success, if you want it. Be determined and work hard. Take risks. Be
spiritually complete. Balance everything. We can change not only ourselves, but also the whole
world if we can beat poverty. Dream big and believe in your own, and it's up to us on how to
develop it. After all, success will come on your way.