WE ARE WHAT WE DO

#SMED11

First posted on Monday 14 February 2011

We are what we do is a new kind of movement inspiring people to change the world one small action at a time. 

The quotation by Deepak Chopra, “Everything that is happening at this moment is a result of the choices you’ve made in the past,” certainly runs true today.  Global warming, pollution, unemployment, obesity, HIV/ AIDS, Tik, child trafficking, school bullies, to name but a few,  are the many challenges the youth of today is faced with.

Given the extensive challenges the youth of today is faced with, the collective efforts of educators, parents, community members and organizations in addressing these issues cannot be underestimated.

As an organization, Metrorail remains committed to contribute towards this movement.  To this end their educational programme for learners traveling by rail to places of interest is geared at providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to become responsible, sensitive and productive citizens.  As  Martin Luther King Jr said, ‘The time is always right to do what is right.’ 

Some of the programmes aimed at reminding learners that they can make a difference:

-  Reduce carbon footprint  : by using public transport

-  Encourage a healthy body and mind  : by playing soccer at Cape Town Station Forecourt

-  Caring for the environment  : by saving energy and water

-  Caring for the environment  : by recycling items at home and at school

 - Reduce bullying at schools : by saying  no to violence

-  Reduce the increase of obesity: by thinking about what you eat and drink and having a healthy body and mind

In conclusion, the Michael Jackson song, ‘We are The World,’ serves as reminder that we all have a responsibility to contribute towards a better life :  

We are the world

We are the children

We are the ones who make a brighter day

So let’s start giving

There’s a choice we’re making

We’re saving our own lives

It’s true we’ll make a better day

Just you and me