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What if I did Not Have Access to Food?

The final weeks of the first term were very brief. What seemed like so much to do in little time. This unit of Sustainable Development Goals was focusing on sustainable development. Sustainable development is very important when it comes to building cities, providing for people, and supporting energy for everyone. The definition I made for sustainable development is, the growth of communities and societies where our natural resources are not destroyed. One assignment during this unit was to interview three people about sustainable development and why they thought it was possible or why not. From the interviews I conducted I found that sustainable development is possible but not soon. For this to happen people need to work together and look out for each other. Everyone must be on the same page because only a few people trying to create this cannot succeed without the support of the entire community. After this work we began to combine what we learned and create our final project. This action project was slightly different from the ones we have done before. Since we only had limited time an essay would not really be logical because it would take more time. Instead, we were asked to create an art piece of our choice focusing on one SDG. The SDG I decided on was Zero Hunger and I chose to create a very small graphic novel.

This graphic novel focuses on how people around the world are trying to create a world where no person is hungry. Everyone has their nutritional needs met and they can feel at least somewhat satisfied and know that they will have a meal the next day and from then on. I also talk about the conflict in Yemen that is being addressed by the World Food Program based in London. They are helping displaced people have food and are provided aid. They have worked with other countries that are hosting these displaced people so that the hosts do not have to work extra or earn more food to help the refugees. The graphic novel I have made is below.



GS, My Graphic Novel, 18 Nov. 2019
I enjoyed working on the Sustainable Development Goals and I think that my work displays that. I really liked this project because I had the chance to do something different and unique. I think my short graphic novel turned out fine but I could have made adjustments. I hope that this will encourage people to help others that need food or assistance. As said on the last page, the World Food Program accepts donations and would really appreciate your support. If you have made it this far thank you for reading and always remember that you can help make change.

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