Angelina
High School Student
For a very long time, I have been very interested in topics related to obesity. Obesity is an oddly specific topic. However, I think my interest in this topic is related to an essay I wrote in the fourth grade. While researching obesity, I was shocked by the number of people diagnosed with this condition. When entering the SPC competition I did not initially know what topic to write about. There was just such a vast array of topics. Yet, after careful consideration, I knew that obesity was the topic for me. Although extremely prevalent among many societies, obesity never truly receives the red light as a serious issue. This paper was my chance to raise awareness for the severity of obesity.
Lawrence
High School Student
After many service experiences in my local community, including serving meals to the elderly, I have developed a profound interest in hunger-related issues. I believe that it is vital for underprivileged communities to have basic physiological needs satisfied with food, water and clothing. Hence, for the SPC competition, I decided to research the hunger crisis occurring in Yemen. During my research process, I was shocked to learn how many Yemeni families are suffering from extreme food insecurity and how the addition of COVID-19 has accelerated hunger rates. The research paper has given me the opportunity to learn in depth about hunger problems in developing countries, such as Yemen, and raise awareness about such issues.
Katherine
High School Student
Human trafficking is a global issue that is highly present in Chile. Although Chile has made sustained efforts to create new policies to fight against human trafficking, the next step for Chile is to enforce those policies. With international aid, the Chilean government can educate the general public about human trafficking. Funding should go towards educating law enforcement officers and prosecutors to increase arrests and convictions. With education, Chile will be able to see tangible results with reduced human trafficking victims and reduced human trafficking cases.