Activism

We intend to create a national debate over the coming months: what are the most effective actions that we can all take in this Action Area? Together with our Ambassadors, we will then synthesize and distil the most credible and popular ideas into the core 999 Manisfesto, mobilizing as many people as possible to get involved. To start the ball rolling, 999 It's Time founder Rory Spowers has presented some of his own ideas below.

"For many, the word 'activism' has often had a negative association, implying radicalism, conflict and confrontation. However, like with many key words in modern use - democracy, eco-nomics, religion - I believe we are in the process of redefining 'activism', bringing it back to it's roots. As Sam has shown, with her protests about Burma, or Tamsin with Climate Rush, activism can and should be fun, celebratory and creative. By being so, it becomes non-confrontational and thereby immune to the traditional criticism of being purely anarchic, or somehow nihilistic. I propose that we need to define and present a new form of 'positive activism' and hope that this forum can be used to give birth to multiple new possibilities for us all to get involved with. Post your ideas for a new breed of activism and let's have fun while we change the world!"

Suggested Actions
 

1. Join and support an NGO: Avaaz
    
2. Perform an easy 'one-click' action: www.thehungersite.com
    
3. Take a 'real time' practical personal action:
   Take part in a Critical Mass bike ride.
    
4. Engage in a 'group action' as a family, a community, a business, etc:
   Gather friends and family and take to the streets at the next protest or demonstration that you support.
    

Have Your Say

Respond now by adding your views to this page (see the comment link below - you need to login first), by visiting our discussion board on Facebook, or by send an email to actions@999itstime.com with Activism in the subject line.