This is one of my all time favourite sites. Full of interesting news, uplifting stories and ways to do good this is one of the largest petition/do good sites out there (over 177 million signatures and counting!).
http://www.care2.com/click-to-donate/
Like the hunger site, click on the above each day to do some good for free. Lots of different causes to support. They also have a fun thing called butterfly rewards that you earn by signing petitions and lots of other things and you can send thank you messages to people. You then redeem these credits for things like feeding people, giving people ways to help themselves as well as help for animals and saving the rainforest and many others.
http://www.care2.com/rewards/
You might not agree with all the stories and causes as is your right, but I expect you will care about most of them, get on there and read some stuff and sign something:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/
Friday 7 March 2014
Saturday 1 March 2014
Why this blog?
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
We all have quotes that inspire us, these two always hit home with me. Our world is a great and amazing place with so much to see and learn and take part in. Humankind can be amazing.
While I was in primary school in the 80s it seemed like people were trying to change things for the better as they wanted the same cool things that were around then to be there for their kids and grandkids. Now, 25 years later, I have a family and I am frustrated by how the pace of change seems to have slowed or sometimes even goes backwards. We seem to be dealing with things that should have been put to rest years ago. With worldwide travel being so easy and so much information at our fingertips no matter where we are this seems kinda crazy.
Humankind can be the opposite of amazing. Whether for apathy, money, greed, religion or politics, things seem to have stalled. There is so much good going on and so many people fighting for the causes they believe in, but it is being counterbalanced by people either not caring, thinking they can not change the world or by 'stronger' powers like money and politics. I know I am literally shocked and disgusted by some of the things I hear about that are happening now, today.
The idea of this blog is to make it easy for people who care to do something about what they care about. I aim to put info on here to help people find a quick, easy way to do something good. Corporations have money and lobbyists to get their say, we have online petitions and people power. Even if you life a busy life then this blog will give you ways to get involved. What's your excuse not to?
Throughout history things have only got better when people have taken a stand. Very few things happen because politicians and corporations suddenly see the light. Voting rights, environmental protections, personal freedoms and so many others things only changed when we acted. People are winning these battles every day. Even if we don't win we have to keep going so that the powers that be know how we feel.
I welcome any comments from anyone about anything on this blog. I doubt many people will ever read it but I do not believe in personal attacks. You do not know me. Comment on my beliefs but do not judge as I do not judge you. We may be more similar than you think and I think most people have a range of beliefs that do not fit into a neat category.
*I do not believe all corporations are evil. A lot do a lot of good. I do believe that few things are perfect though and that even the best people need the impetus to make a change sometimes. I believe economic growth is important to a certain extent but also that there is no way this means people should just be able to do whatever they want. Some of them need bigger pushes than others. If making money is their sole reason to be then can we honestly believe they will always act in any other best interest than their own. History is full of examples proving this. Those companies that used to pollute Europe and the US now pollute other countries where protections are less, we buy cheap cloths because people do not earn enough money to live. This is not market forces or someone elses problem. It is wrong.
**I will try to keep specific politics and some difficult issues out of here, not to avoid them but so as to appeal to as wide a range of people as possible. I believe that no matter what political or religious beliefs people have the vast majority of people are good at heart and want to help people less fortunate than themselves, want to leave this planet is as good a state as possible and want things to be fair
While I was in primary school in the 80s it seemed like people were trying to change things for the better as they wanted the same cool things that were around then to be there for their kids and grandkids. Now, 25 years later, I have a family and I am frustrated by how the pace of change seems to have slowed or sometimes even goes backwards. We seem to be dealing with things that should have been put to rest years ago. With worldwide travel being so easy and so much information at our fingertips no matter where we are this seems kinda crazy.
Humankind can be the opposite of amazing. Whether for apathy, money, greed, religion or politics, things seem to have stalled. There is so much good going on and so many people fighting for the causes they believe in, but it is being counterbalanced by people either not caring, thinking they can not change the world or by 'stronger' powers like money and politics. I know I am literally shocked and disgusted by some of the things I hear about that are happening now, today.
The idea of this blog is to make it easy for people who care to do something about what they care about. I aim to put info on here to help people find a quick, easy way to do something good. Corporations have money and lobbyists to get their say, we have online petitions and people power. Even if you life a busy life then this blog will give you ways to get involved. What's your excuse not to?
Throughout history things have only got better when people have taken a stand. Very few things happen because politicians and corporations suddenly see the light. Voting rights, environmental protections, personal freedoms and so many others things only changed when we acted. People are winning these battles every day. Even if we don't win we have to keep going so that the powers that be know how we feel.
I welcome any comments from anyone about anything on this blog. I doubt many people will ever read it but I do not believe in personal attacks. You do not know me. Comment on my beliefs but do not judge as I do not judge you. We may be more similar than you think and I think most people have a range of beliefs that do not fit into a neat category.
*I do not believe all corporations are evil. A lot do a lot of good. I do believe that few things are perfect though and that even the best people need the impetus to make a change sometimes. I believe economic growth is important to a certain extent but also that there is no way this means people should just be able to do whatever they want. Some of them need bigger pushes than others. If making money is their sole reason to be then can we honestly believe they will always act in any other best interest than their own. History is full of examples proving this. Those companies that used to pollute Europe and the US now pollute other countries where protections are less, we buy cheap cloths because people do not earn enough money to live. This is not market forces or someone elses problem. It is wrong.
**I will try to keep specific politics and some difficult issues out of here, not to avoid them but so as to appeal to as wide a range of people as possible. I believe that no matter what political or religious beliefs people have the vast majority of people are good at heart and want to help people less fortunate than themselves, want to leave this planet is as good a state as possible and want things to be fair
The hungersite et al
The hunger site/greater good
A great site with 8 different causes to support from animals to veterans to breast cancer- something for everyone. Click on each tab each day and the site sponsors donate to these causes. Also has lots of petitions to sign and lots of things to buy if interested. Why not make it your homepage to make it easy to remember to click?
A great site with 8 different causes to support from animals to veterans to breast cancer- something for everyone. Click on each tab each day and the site sponsors donate to these causes. Also has lots of petitions to sign and lots of things to buy if interested. Why not make it your homepage to make it easy to remember to click?
Free rice
Here is a great way to both help feed people and learn your school facts from maths to English to humanities at the same time:
Free Rice
Every time you get a question right you give 10 grains of rice to someone that can not feed themselves. Sounds pretty good to me. What are you waiting for?
Free Rice
Every time you get a question right you give 10 grains of rice to someone that can not feed themselves. Sounds pretty good to me. What are you waiting for?
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