Nelson Mandela decided it wasn't right that rights had been taken away from his tribe along with others who called their home South Africa. Why was he less capable than anyone else to take part in the government of his nation. Thus he began a life long journey dedicated to closing the gap of human rights that existed in South Africa.
Wangari Maathai, born in Nyeri, Kenya, became the first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate degree. After earning this degree she returned to her community with the idea that forests were a necessary and relied upon natural resource and began planting trees with local communities. Her ideas spread throught Africa and many countries now participate in "Green Belt Movement" activities.
provided micro-loans to basketweavers in Bangladesh from his personal funds on terms that they were able to hold themselves to. Thus allowing them to purchase equipment to build their bussiness and escape from poverty.
As you are brainstorming topic ideas for your science fair project I encourage you to follow in the footsteps of these Nobel Peace Laureates. Identify a simple problem, use the scientific method to quantify the problem and possible solutions. The best projects are origional and simple.
Wangari Maathai accepted the award indicating her intent was to teach people how to identify a problem, analyze the possible causes, decide on possible solutions and decide on one. This is the process science fair projects are intended to teach. Take a look around you and identify an issue in your community and consider what you can do to remidy the issue.
" I have always believed that solutions to most of our problems must come from us."
Wangari Maathai
The Full Lecture can be read here.
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