Ever had an idea but no one would listen to you?
Ever wanted to change the world?
Social media has helped make miracles happen by bringing power back to the people, and Avaaz is one such way. With the strength of 15 million members, Avaaz is an organization that allows like-minded individuals with similar goals to take action on major issues, such as corruption, poverty, and climate change.
For instance, the most recent petition I signed was one regarding climate change. China has invested billions of dollars in solar energy, but the US and EU want to put tariffs on China. This could potentially lead to China abandoning the green energy revolution, something that we, as a planet, cannot afford. The purpose of the petition is to convince the US and EU not to put tariffs on China. For more details on this issue, visit www.avaaz.org and look for the article "A massive ray of hope on climate".
There are a lot of other issues addressed at Avaaz. For more examples of ongoing campaigns, click on any of the links provided.
Avaaz allows anyone to start their own campaign and gather support from people all over the world. So, still think you're too small to make a difference?
You're too big not to.
Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI'm not so sure about its effectiveness though. I explored the links you provided, and it seems that typically, people are only required to sign petitions. That does not seem to illustrate much commitment, or even understanding of the causes.