Sustainable development strives to achieve a ‘perfect world’, one we can all agree on and which provides for us now and in the future. In this world there is no place for oppression and injustice, so it comes as no surprise that Social Equity is one of the four pillars of sustainable development.

Lookie here! The new Grand Theft Auto has hit the stores, creating its expected uproar of social controversy. Is it just a game or does it create a ‘mean world’?

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.

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 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.