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If there’s ever been a time when the world needs people with the courage of conviction, it is right now. Look around you. We’re in the middle of a crisis — not just a crisis of resources or opportunities, but a crisis of what’s right and what’s wrong. Somewhere along the line, we forgot something critical. We forgot that we need each other. We forgot that looking out for each other isn’t just a nice idea — it’s essential for survival.

If the least of us is not cared for, then let me tell you something — the best of us will not survive. It’s that simple. It doesn’t matter how successful, wealthy, or powerful you are. If the people around you are struggling, eventually, that struggle will find you too.

Here’s the truth: This is one world. And let me tell you from personal experience — it’s a very small world. I’ve traveled across continents. I’ve seen people from different countries, tribes, and cultures. I’ve seen people speak different languages, pray in different ways, and live in ways that might seem unfamiliar. But let me tell you something else — we are not as different as we think we are.

The world is small, and it’s getting smaller every day. We’re connected now more than ever before. That means we have to learn to love and respect one another. And to do that, we have to let go of some of the things we think are important but really aren’t. Material wealth. Status. Superficial pride. These things don’t mean much when you’re facing a real crisis.

The biggest mistake we make is staying silent when we know we should speak up. Every time you see something wrong but choose to look away, you are setting up every single one of us for trouble. That moment of silence costs more than you realize. It costs lives, it costs justice, and it costs progress. Courage isn’t just about big, heroic acts. It’s about doing the right thing when it matters most, even when nobody’s watching.

Now, let me share a story with you. Take a child from every part of this world — different races, different colors, different languages, different tribes — and put them all in the same room. Do you know what you’ll see? You’ll see them playing together, supporting each other, laughing and learning together. No prejudice. No judgment. No “you’re different from me” thinking.

So, where does all the division come from? We teach them that. We teach them fear. We teach them hate. We teach them to see “us” and “them” when, in reality, it’s just us.

If we’re honest, we adults could stand to learn from those children. They already know something we’ve forgotten: we need each other. We were never meant to live as isolated individuals chasing personal glory. We were made to build communities, support each other, and lift each other up. If you succeed, I succeed. If you fall, I fall too.

I know it’s easy to get caught up in your own world. Bills to pay. Work to do. Obligations to meet. But let me remind you — we are one world. And if we don’t have the courage to stand up for each other, if we don’t have the heart to care for one another, we will all pay the price.

So, I’m calling on you right now. Yes, you. I’m calling on you to be brave. To have the courage to speak up when something isn’t right. To lend a hand when someone needs it. To love not just the people who are like you but also the people who seem different. Because at the end of the day, those differences are far smaller than you think.

The world doesn’t need more people chasing wealth, fame, or power. The world needs people with the courage to care. The courage to love. The courage to stand up and say, “This is wrong, and I won’t allow it to continue.” That’s the kind of courage that changes the world.

So, I leave you with this: If you see someone hurting, help them. If you see injustice, call it out. If you see division, be the bridge. If you feel afraid to speak up, speak anyway. Your voice matters more than you think.

Because remember this — if the least of us is not cared for, then the best of us will not survive. The time for courage is now.

Author & Writer: Bright Windels Agho.
Founder & C.E.O Elegant Vision Foundation & Charity -(EFVC)