Category Archives: Activism

An idea that changed the world

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Global Zero seeks to mobilise people to join a movement with a seemingly impossible objective. The achievement of zero nuclear weapons held on earth by the year 2030. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Impossible you say. But take note: aspirational goals are … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Challenge, impossible | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Our networks are possibility factories

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Making change happen, real change, change that matters, requires more than a simple signing of a petition. Petitions are important, because our networks are possibility factories. Alone, few people take the hard yards required to change something. But every movement, … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 City Bridge Run, A Promise Renewed, Activism | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Not-So-Coffee-Free Friday: Part 2

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Today, I have rescheduled my training, and will run six laps between Pyrmont Bridge and Anzac Bridge (4.2 km one way) to cover a 24 km distance. Along the way, I am hoping to stop by for a quick coffee … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 City Bridge Run, Activism, Coffee | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Coffee Free Friday?

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

Okay, maybe not go without coffee. I share your pain. But would you consider supporting me for the cost of a coffee in my crowdfunding project? I would love you to join the journey. Check out my new video, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Coffee, Life Bridge | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

If only it was this easy

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Ze Frank recently completed a Kickstarter crowdfunding exercise. I helped out responding to his offer of saving one of fifty babies from toy sharks and lions. The photo is here on the blog post, or click on this link to … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Slactivism, Ze Frank | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Ze Frank Is Saving Babies

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Child mortality is a serious issue. This week I have seen two different approaches, both clever, toward raising awareness and building collaboration which help to save the lives of children. The first is Kony 2012. Read my previous post Reframing Kony? How … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Kony 2012, Ze Frank | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Reframing Kony? How to solve the world’s trickiest problems

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Kony 2012 is a recent campaign uploaded onto YouTube by Invisible Children. It was posted on 5 March 2012, and already has enjoyed a wide circulation. Invisible Children’s mission is stated on their website as ‘using film, creativity and social … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 City Bridge Run, Activism, Kony 2012 | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Listen to me please, some things need to change.

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Hello world, Me again- I’m back! I hope you haven’t felt neglected since I last wrote. Yes, it has been a while, but rest assured I have been thinking of you a lot in that time. I suppose you are wondering … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Child mortality, Inspiration | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Kindness of Strangers

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

Last week the disaster of the Queensland floods became evident, and slowly into next week stories will emerge. Stories of courage, of despair, of hopelessness, of survival. The stories which have a universal truth to them will be of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Flood, Philanthropy | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Be the difference that makes the difference

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

I am asking for your help. Please join me on this challenge – the 10 City Bridge Run – only by working together can we build a bridge to close the gap on poverty. Child mortality is not a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Awareness, Life Bridge | Tagged , , | 1 Comment