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Changing the World: December 19 – Blind Waiters

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I won’t dwell too long on this suggestion – not because I don’t want to support the cause, which is to support blind people to find employment as waiters. There doesn’t seem to be an Australian or for that matter, a widely global application of the idea.

In several European cities there are restaurants which are in darkness, giving employment opportunities for the blind and increasing awareness of what it is like to be blind.

More information can be found at:

www.blindekuh.ch

www.danslenoir.com

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 18 – Helping Africa

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One of the most disadvantaged areas in the world is Africa, where so many people live in poverty, along with all of the accompanying issues associated with poverty. It is a tragic situation, which the West can do a lot more about.

To help the African situation visit:

www.allafrica.com

www.standupforafrica.org.uk

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 17 – Street Children Awareness

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This suggestion is one that seeks to raise awareness of a terrible situation that is growing and growing around the world. Today there is a growing crisis – street children. There are far too many kids being forced to live on the streets for various reasons.

More information at:

www.openfamily.org

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 16 – Support the Clown Doctors

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Today’s suggestion is about getting behind the ‘clown doctors.’ Who are these ‘doctors?’ These are the people who seek to bring humour to the depressing wards of hospitals, especially for children.

Clown Doctors – a good idea that helps kids in hospital.

For more information and how to help:

www.humourfoundation.com.au

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 15 – Stop Shopping

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Not sure what to think about this suggestion – decide for yourself at:

www.revbilly.com

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 14 – Sex Strike

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Ok, this suggestion appears to be one for the women – at least the examples I’ve read about were all women. I’m not sure that this idea would do a lot.

For more information:

www.globalwomenstrike.net

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 13 – Hunger Banquets

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Today’s suggestion is yet another with a website to provide further information. I like the idea of hosting a ‘hunger banquet’ in that it provides an opportunity for a bit of fun, yet increases awareness of a major global crisis and the opportunity to raise some money to help.

Visit the website at:

www.hungerbanquet.org

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 12 – Buying ‘Good Gifts’

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This is a terrific idea – buying ‘Good Gifts.’ The idea behind this suggestion is simply to buy a gift for someone in a needy country via a website and then let someone know you have bought a gift on their behalf. Don’t quite get it? Nevermind – just check out the web site for more information. What a great idea.

www.goodgifts.org

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 11 – Share Books with BookCrossing

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Now this is an idea I really like, but I won’t spend too much time describing what it is all about and how it is done. I’ll simply say that I’m signing up and looking forward to getting involved with this whole BookCrossing idea.

Check out BookCrossing at:

www.bookcrossing.com

 

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton

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Changing the World: December 10 – Human Rights

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Today is ‘World Human Rights Day,’ so the suggestion for today is human rights awareness. Become familiar with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at:

www.un.org/rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton