Activism is about taking action with the goal of changing a political or social situation. Activists around the world are campaigning for change for many different reasons and using lots of different tactics. Read some of their stories here…
From the favelas (slums) of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in the midst of racism, poverty, gang warfare and drugs, there came a beat - a beat of change and new beginnings.
In August the Just Write team got together and recorded a live radio show at Kfm, on Karangahape Rd in Auckland. They focused on the power of music to challenge, encourage and create positive change.
Stolen Innocence - Rescuing Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers
This year on April 25, in a hundred cities and ten countries, including Aotearoa New Zealand, thousands of young people staged a ‘rescue’ to bring attention to the tragedies affecting children in Uganda.
Stand Up! Workshop, Wellington
‘Stand Up Champions’ is a fun, interactive workshop for young people aged 13-18yrs, and it’s happening next weekend! (October 3rd). It will teach you all you need to know about the MDGs using fun activities and guest speakers.
Global Countdown: Take action!
We want to do something about the issues we are facing, so check out our ideas for taking action!