Stop World Hunger---Shilika Entry #2

I was unsuccessful in trying to convince people to change their minds to help stop world hunger. My groups project topic was actually hard to set up. We had to take many steps to see if we could help:

1) We had to go talk to the staff of Target, Safeway, and Whole Foods to see if they could give us an opportunity to make a difference.

2) We had to get a school letter with signatures of our teacher, vice principal, and/or principal to show proof that we are working in order to make a difference.

3) We had to fill out a form that they gave us to provide information for them, such as the charity we want to support and our personal information (age, school, address, etc.).

4) We had to get others to help us achieve our goal which was to help make a difference in the uneven distribution of natural resources, specifically food.

I think that our idea would have been very effective if people were willing to help us. Our idea took a lot of work so I think many were lazy to help or they had no time. As an example, the stores wanted a school letter. unfortunately, the Yosemite trip clashed with our project timings. Our vice principal was busty helping with the trip so he could not make a letter for us. Also, when I spoke to my parents they said that they could definitely help but I needed a larger group/community to make things work. Every cent counts, but the community was not responding positively.

It is easier to persuade people for things that benefit them. On the other hand, if there is extra work or money help needed it is very hard to convince people and to make them participate. i have learned that to persuade someone, you must have more solid proof that makes sure that the charity will go to the ones who need it.