Towards a Better World:

Half of the world does not have enough to eat. Each year, as a result, many millions die young. The bodies and minds of many more are permanently damaged by hunger.

The poorer nations often say to the richer nations, this suffering can be and must be stopped. When all of us, in the rich and poor nations, make up our minds to stop it, we can stop it.

The earth is ruled mainly by the people out of touch with the young world. How many of us would agree to that? Ofcourse, they know that men starve and die in millions. But they think it is more important to make guns and bombs, to send us to fight against one another, than think of providing seeds and water, schools and hospitals, so that we might feed and serve one another.

If you live in a poor country, demand enough food for your countrymen. Do not turn your backs on the people who provide food; instead, work with them for rural development.

If you are educated in special knowledge and skills, remember that science and technology that can send men into space, need only to be released into the poor countries to work even greater miracles.

 If you are a parent, resolve to end the sufferings of children. Know, too, how to plan the size of your family, so that the progress of all is not endangered.

Let us make plain to the rulers that the division of the world into rich and poor must end. The many billions spent on armaments must be spent to develop the world. Let them know, too, that if political or financial systems prevent a just distribution of food and wealth, these systems must be replaced.

Above all we must show our willingness to work for world development. Mankind is one family in which each of us has the duty to help the others…our brothers and sisters.

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