G8 Action on Global Health

Great opurtunity to Act.

Whereamiwearing

Someone just flicked this to me and I thought I would share. It is about looking at where things we wear are made by who etc. It is an interesting question to ask and Kelsey has done just this. I will have to try get his book. It looks an engaging look at how we are all connected.

http://whereamiwearing.com/

Silent Tsunami

This is worth a watch

40 Hour Famine

Hey,

Did you know that the Global Food Crisis is into its second year?? In the last year over 100 million more people have been affected by a food crisis.

* People in 33 countries around the world are suffering from the effects of the Global Food Crisis.
* There are over 900 million chronically hungry people around the world, and approximately 1.4 billion live in extreme poverty.
* Malnourished children are more likely to die from ordinary illnesses like diarrhoea, malaria, tuberculosis and respiratory disease.
* Every day an estimated 25,000 children die from hunger and preventable diseases.

Well I've had enough or hunger and starvation. This year I'm biting back at the Global Food Crisis and doing the 40 Hour Famine. I'm giving up Food for 40 hours to raise money to help hungry kids affected by the Global Food Crisis.

Would you like to help hungry kids too ? Just $40 helps 5 kids for 1 month! My target is to raise $1000.

Please donate online now (https://famine.worldvision.com.au/famine.cgi?a=SPONSOR_&pn=671036408) ! My 40 Hour Famine Number is: 671036408

Thank you for supporting me and helping hungry kids!

Paul Newnham

PS Donations are tax deductible depending on your personal tax position. The minimum amount is $2. You will receive a tax receipt via email as soon as you've made the donation.

Why is fighting poverty so hard?

After a 4 day weekend and a busy day I am sitting at home wondering what tomorrow holds putting off all on the to do list and wondering why fighting poverty is so hard. There is always so much to do and so many things to give attention with 4 kids life is busy when you work full time and then also try to learn act and share your adventures in trying to give a damn about poverty. I often wonder is it all worth can I make a difference do I make a difference in what I do. These questions are important and I believe is what keeps us honest helps us decide where to focus and why. IT does not make it easier but I do not believe this is what we are here for either. We are here to do all we can to impact the people in our world that have less and if we can keep changing how we act live and grow then this is important. I am not sure if this resonates but it makes sense to me and thus I share! I think through the sharing of stories we inspire each other.

Powershift Conference

I am planning to be at this conference and see how young people here and around the world can build a sustainable future. If you have not check it out.

A Climate for Change

Visit A Climate For Change

Great to see people showing they give a damn in Melb today

I have just watched Sixty Min's story on the Maldives and was struck how urgent it is we see big changes in our country and how it views the future. We need to be bold and step forward with some aggressive action to reduce Australia's impact and hope the rest of the world can be convinced to join us.

It is great to see this message today being sent to Canberra. I hope and pray people are starting to listen!

My challenge to you is how are you going to show you care!

What is going on in Canberra?

Why is there so much debate in Canberra on some issues. Some of the brightest people in the world have been saying the world is in crisis as a result of Climate changes occurring. This is science it is well substantiated and seems to show that we are in trouble yet it seems that while people in Canberra claim this is a major issue they refuse to show strong leadership. I think we need to ask leaders to stop debating the science and start looking at the solutions. People who are the poorest of the poor will be the first to suffer in any climate change. This will affect farmers who grow what they eat. This will affect people who are now affected by tropical diseases due to temperature warming. This will affect people in low lieing communities when sea rises. If you give a damn about poverty speak out now and ask our leaders to stop debating what is happening and start the debate on how we can be leaders and address it.

Stir session on tonight in Brisbane

Tonight there is a stir session in Brisbane on Ethical Consumerism. This will involve a range of people talking about what they are doing. One of the preso is below from Hon Kate Ellis and is worth a look. Please tell me if you plan to do something this fortnight!

More info

Fairtrade Fortnight Begins

Fairtrade Fortnight begins today what are you going to do this Fortnight. Can I challenge you to do 3 things

Learn - Find out about the products you buy and where they are produced.
Act - Do some thing make a change to the way you live
Share - Tell your story and inspire others

A great place to find info is http://www.ethical.org.au/

Also check out this Video on Ethical Consumerism as a start to learning.

Remmember Me

New World Vision Website to Explore

Check out World Vision Australias new website Lots of actions and stories to dig through.

www.worldvision.com.au

The Hidden Pandemic

Article worth a read well done to THE AGE good to see both sides of the story.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/the-hidden-pandemic-20090427-akll.html

Make the Call

For the latest call to action in the don't trade lives campaign.

See link below.

There has been some great steps forward in the push for Ethically sourced chocolate to be on our shelves and now is not the time to take the pressure off.

It would be great if you can take the challenge and then share your story to inspire others.

http://www.donttradelives.com.au/dtl/TakeAction/YouMakeTheCall/