The Power of Slactivism

May 31, 2022February 15, 20170

Wе knоw thаt tесhnоlоgу is сhаngіng thе way wе соmmunісаtе and раrtісіраtе in ѕосіеtу. Sосіаl mеdіа is аltеrіng hоw thе wоrld соmmunісаtеѕ. Suрроrtеrѕ, dоnоrѕ аnd activists саn participate іn runs, walks оr drіvеѕ аnd garner ѕuрроrt аnd sponsorship іn аdvаnсе. Or, thеу can сhооѕе nоt to lеаvе the comfort оf

A Call to Action

May 30, 2022March 21, 20161

By Win Quier "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” This is the famous quote from our 35th president, John F. Kennedy. It was a call to action and compelled many to start doing good deeds for their fellow countrymen. We

The Human In Us [poetry]

May 29, 2022March 21, 20160

By Ishmael True story, envision it as if it is happening as I tell you now. Traffic on the freeway, a little girl is eating a chocolate mint ice cream in the back of an SUV. A business man looks over at the child in his fresh off the lot BMW. He smiles

Without the Gift of Sight

May 28, 2022March 21, 20160

Glass half full – a phrase often used, and rarely fully appreciated. We often pay more heed to what’s missing in our lives than what we should be grateful for. An example may be the sense of sight - rarely perceived as an asset or a gift. But for many

Life Analogies: The Tree

May 27, 2022March 20, 20161

By William Rue You are born through cellular osmosis and mitosis; and life is just growth. In time degradation takes place and you die. Is it that you are like a fruit, and that at a time you are perfect and ripe? Or is it that you are the tree, set

Five Ways to Make Your Mornings More Sustainable

May 24, 2022November 28, 20172

Mornings are hard, but living more sustainably doesn’t have to be. With most of us living busy on-the-go lives, it’s hard to make choices for the betterment of the planet. This list breaks it down and makes it easy. Remember, you don’t have to break bank (or a sweat) in

The LGBT Struggle

May 23, 2022March 20, 20163

By Ramelle Lewis Growing up, I knew my family was different. When I was very young, I didn't realise that different didn't necessarily mean 'bad', or 'wrong'. I just knew that my family would never conform to the nuclear bloc of Mum, Dad and child. I had Mum, and later Ava*[1], my

Without Spending a Cent

May 22, 2022March 20, 20160

By Samantha Plink Ways to make a difference without spending a cent: 1. Volunteer Countless organisations would appreciate your time, even just an hour here and there. It’s also an excellent way to meet like-minded people and looks great on your resume. 2. Grow your own herbs and vegetables Growing your own food is a simple

Acts of Kindness

May 21, 2022March 21, 20160

by Gerry S “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Gandhi If you are reading this, you are probably already trying to make the world a safer, cleaner, kinder or more just place, one way or another. While this site is filled with ideas and stories on different ways to

Pass the torch: Composting

May 19, 2022March 21, 20160

[authorbox authorid="Rebecca Joki" title="Rebecca Joki"] There are so many ways to make a difference in someone's life. There are so many less fortunate people in the world, the country, and maybe even the city or town where you live. Sometimes, though, it's difficult to know where or how to start.