We gain most of our understanding about the world through the media. Unfortunately because it is driven by advertising and ratings, and not the “truth”, it often fails to portray a realistic picture of our world. Despite this the media has the potential to play a huge role in creating positive social change. Especially when its media written by the people for the people – like Just Focus!
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.
Have you ever turned on the six o’clock news, only to tune out a few minutes later, thinking “oh, not again… another gloomy story about disaster and destruction”?
Read part two of a two part series. William Zhang explores what the critics have to say about PRODUCT (RED) and tell you what he thinks.
With the Global Food Crisis hitting the headlines, Just Focus looks at the issues behind the food that we (and the rest of the world) eat.
Tis the season to re-visit Elisabeth’s article on Christmas consumerism, its effect on the planet and some simple ways to take action.