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[sinonasijers]

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[worldwatcher3072]

A Call to Arms:

Empowering the Voice of a Generation

In the face of pressing challenges and the need for change, we must rally together and empower the voice of a generation. This is a call to arms, an urgent plea for young people to rise up, make their voices heard, and actively participate in shaping the future. Now is the time for action, for passion, and for creating a better world. Together, we have the power to make a difference.

Our Power, Our Responsibility:

We, the young generation, hold immense power within us. Our energy, creativity, and determination can drive transformative change. It is our responsibility to harness this power and channel it towards creating a future that aligns with our vision—a future of equality, justice, sustainability, and compassion. The world needs our unique perspectives, innovative ideas, and unwavering commitment to shaping a brighter tomorrow.

Stand Up, Speak Out:

It's time to stand up for what we believe in. Let our voices be heard, loud and clear. Speak out against injustice, discrimination, and inequality. Challenge the status quo. Let our passion fuel us as we advocate for social and environmental causes that demand our attention. We have the power to drive policy reforms, influence decision-makers, and shape public discourse. Our collective voice is a force to be reckoned with.

Engage, Educate, Empower:

Engagement starts with education. Let us empower ourselves with knowledge, delve into the issues that matter, and become informed citizens. Educate ourselves about the political process, policies, and the intricacies of the world we inhabit. Let us engage in respectful dialogue, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering understanding. Together, we can bridge divides, build coalitions, and find common ground to address the pressing issues of our time.

Vote, Impact, Lead:

The power to effect change lies within our votes. Register to vote, become active participants in elections, and make your voice count. Voting is not just a right; it is a responsibility and a tool for change. Hold our elected officials accountable, demand transparency, and advocate for policies that align with our values. But let us not stop at voting alone. Let us engage in grassroots movements, volunteer for causes we believe in, and assume leadership roles. We are the change-makers of today and tomorrow.

Together We Rise:

This call to arms is a call for unity. We are stronger when we stand together, supporting one another and amplifying our collective voice. Let us embrace our differences, recognizing the power of diversity as we strive for a more inclusive society. Lift each other up, inspire one another, and create a sense of belonging within our generation. Our shared vision and collaboration will lead us towards the future we envision.

The time for complacency is over. We are the catalysts of change, the agents of progress. Let this call to arms ignite a fire within us—a fire that drives us to act, to inspire, and to make an impact. Together, we can shape a future where our voices are valued, where justice and equality prevail, and where compassion and empathy guide our actions. Now is our time to rise, to stand tall, and to create a world we are proud to call our own. Will you answer the call?

[finodeal]

🌍💼 Unlocking Economic Empowerment: Exploring India Microfinance Revolution 💪💸

Did you know that microfinance plays a crucial role in driving financial inclusion and empowering individuals in India? 📈🤝 In this post, we dive into the fascinating world of outsourcing and the utilization of agents in India's microfinance sector!

Microfinance institutions in India have adopted innovative strategies to reach the unbanked and underserved communities, and outsourcing has emerged as a game-changer. By partnering with external agencies, microfinance institutions can expand their reach, improve operational efficiency, and offer tailored financial solutions to a wider audience. 💼🌐

But what makes these agents so essential? 🤔 Agents act as the backbone of microfinance operations, serving as the link between the institutions and the borrowers. They go above and beyond to build trust within their communities, educate individuals on financial literacy, and facilitate access to credit and savings services. Their dedication and tireless efforts pave the way for economic growth and poverty alleviation. 💪💰

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of microfinance outsourcing

[wilfredogarrigo]

Happy New Year's Eve!! Wishing you a soulful and inspiring day and evening! #chidance #chimusic @cerquarivera #artisticdirector #latinxartist #workworkwork #agentsofchange #hispanicleader #performingarts #liveperformance #artistsatwork https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1fTIHL32s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[heypapipromotions]

💐MARCH: THE MONTH OF GRACE FOR GREATER WORKS 🙌

🙉Take a look at what's to come at Agape Word Center Church International (AWCCI) in this month of Grace for Greater Works! 

🤔Imagine the extraordinary possibilities that unfold when we recognize the transformative power of God’s grace in our lives. 💫

♥️This month, let’s not just be bystanders; let’s be participants in the divine dance of greater works!

💪🏿March forward with confidence, knowing that through grace, you are destined for remarkable impact and greater works that echo through eternity.💛

📆Lock in those ⏰️dates and March through this month of Grace with us!

🙏”Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.“ - ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭12‬

📚To learn more information about the church, please visit https://awcci.org

#AgapeWordCenterChurchInternational #AWCCI #DMVChurch #AgentsOfChange #GraceForGreaterWorks #March2024 #Grace #Jesus

[unfoldingnarratives]

One of the best ways to grow and learn is to do so with a favorite topic, and very inspiring people! At the 4th edition of this workshop, we create new networks of change agents, exploring culture with curiosity, intentionality and kindness! Thank you to @nodrizismo for holding space and bringing together another successful edition! #madrid #workshop #orgchange #culture #rituals #agentsofchange #systemicdesign #coaching

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[allegonzalez]

HOT BURNING NEWS!

Yes! We are so excited for our JANUARY challenge!

WE COUNT ON ALL OF YOU TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE AS WE ARE ALL MEANT TO BE!

We will keep working hard to CHANGE THE CONVERSATION in fun and creative ways. TOGETHER, YES! you and I, we can do all in our POWER to BEAT THE STIGMA!

#mental #health #mentalhealth #anxiety #bipolar #challenge #changetheconversation #agentsofchange #power #together #meanttobe

[marvelman901]

Comics Greatest World week 4 (1993) . Catalyst: Agents of Change . Written by Barbara Kesel Penciled by Jan Duursema and Damon Willis Inked by Rick Magyar Colors by James Sinclair Lettered by Clem Robins Cover by George Perez . #darkhorse #comics #catalyst #agentsofchange #90s #warmaker #georgeperez #janduursema #damonwillis https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRwDL9svqk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eco-nnect]

Five Books on Climate Change to Read in 2021

Now that we have all set our eco-friendly resolutions for the new year, and have set our reading goals it is time to choose what books to read in 2021. Here is a shortlist of books that can further educate you, by providing insight on climate change and environmental awareness.

All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis

By: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. Wilkinson

A mix of essays curated by two climate leaders discussing the climate movement, fusing poetry and art. All we can save discusses the changes that are happening in the movement, how leadership in the climate change discussion is becoming ingrained by collaboration, creativity, and compassion. Furthermore discussing the need for women and girls as agents of change, nonetheless, arguing that to change everything, we need everyone. This book is the epitome of collective action, as it collects and celebrates the path that climate activists are paving towards saving our planet from this crisis.

2. We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast

By: Jonathan Safran Foer

In We Are the Weather, Jonathan Safran Foer discusses the dilemma that climate change believers face. He poses the question of whether future generations will be able to differentiate between those who denied climate change and those who accepted it, but failed to change their way of living in the process? He disputes the difficulty and reluctance we have in sacrificing our current comfort in our ways for the sake of the future and discusses the idea that only collective action will save our earth ― “and it all starts with what we eat―and don’t eat―for breakfast”.

3. The Future We Choose: A Stubborn Optimist’s Guide to the Climate Crisis

By: Christiana Figueres & Tom Rivett-Carnac

In the Future We Choose, the writers offer a refreshing side of the climate crisis; an optimist’s. Figueres and Rivett-Carnac, argue that humanity can survive and that it will. However, it is up to us to choose which side we are on and how we are going to change. Coming from two experts in the climate change crisis, former UN Executive Secretary for Climate Change, Christiana Figueres, and Tom Rivett-Carnac, a senior political strategist for the Paris Agreement, this book offers an empowering sense of hope on how we can create a better future for our planet.

4. Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don't Know You Have

By: Tatiana Schlossberg

Inconspicuous Consumption by former New York Times science writer, Tatiana Schlossberg offers advice on making simple but impactful everyday choices in regard to our consumption. With her contagious wit, she argues that we have converted climate change into the central issue of our generation, but instead of making it a distant problem to us, she argues it is everywhere. In a practical manner, she examines the unconscious choices we might be making that are indeed harmful, by looking at four areas; the Internet and technology, food, fashion, and fuel. Schlossberg discusses the importance of citizens as voters and consumers in the fight against climate change. 

5. Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming

By: Paul Hawken & Katharine K. Wilkinson

If you are the practical kind and want to get down to the nitty-gritty solutions to reverse global warming this is your book. Drawdown offers one hundred solutions and methods based on detailed research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world. Nonetheless, the main message is that the solutions exist, they are possible economically, and communities around the world are enabling them. Therefore, if done so collectively, on a global scale, over the next decades, there is an overwhelming probability that they will work. 

Remember to support local bookstores, buy second-hand if you can, or if you have an electronic platform buy it electronically.

[bellafarrow]

Everything started 3 years ago when I met this amazing and handsome guy that gave me the opportunity to be part of his fundraiser event, introduced me to his partner and we became great friends Thank you @chase.uribe for being a blessing #realpeople #lgbtq🌈 #agentsofchange #dragqueensofinstagram #friends #toservemeyoumustknowme (at CSUSB) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvmhq12l9fF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5mbjb8ent4ea

[joedesigned]

Project Proposal - Week 6

We are now deep into our second project, which is to propose a design response (to an issue of our choice) that seeks to provoke a change. 

After completing the group assignment, I’m definitely interested in the issue of fast fashion and overconsumption, capitalism, consumerism etc. I believe that the issue of overconsumption trickles into most aspects of our lives, and that is something I’d like to change.

Over the last week or two I’ve thought a lot about how I can create something that will provoke real change. Miram and Hannah have prompted us to dissect the issue, our audience, our ‘call to action’, which has been really beneficial. After many discussions and lots of research I think I’ve concluded that the call to action for my design is to  help people understand the real value of their clothing. I think if people became more mindful about their purchase habits, it could really make a drastic change.

The next challenge is to figure out a realistic, effective and sustainable way to evoke this change in people. I went back and forth with a couple of ideas. I originally had an idea to create a publication that was the embodiment of waste in book form. I wanted the entire book to be filled with pictures of trash, cheap clothing and other pointless, disposable items, but I quickly realised that this would just be contributing to the problem, rather than providing a solution to it. 

I think shifted towards fashion more specifically. I’ve always been eager to design for clothing and merchandise, and it feels as though this class is the perfect opportunity for that. I started thinking about how I could raise awareness about the horrors of the fast fashion through clothing, and came up with a few ideas.

Side Tangent: A big challenge during this stage of my design thinking was figuring out how I wanted my audience to react to my final communication. I talked to Hannah about it and it became clear that I didn’t want to guilt trip people. Yes, I wanted to shed light on the severity of the issue, but i didn’t want to overwhelm people into thinking theres nothing they can do it create change. This became a super important consideration for me and honestly completely reshaped my project.

After taking all of this into consideration, I’ve landed on creating a type of ‘fashion toolkit,’ that includes graphic stencils, stamps and (maybe?) stickers that users can apply onto their existing clothes. I also want to create an accompanying online campaign to help the product gain traction.

So that’s the extremely basic explanation. I have a lot to figure out still, but I think that is the core idea of my final project!!! Yay!!!!!

[homesweethomewithkj]

LOCAL NEWS IN WOODBURY, NJ Want to get involved? This weekend, there are two great opportunities to join us to make Woodbury a better place. Join us for a voter registration drive this Saturday, May 15 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the PTAH Initiative at 232 S. Broad St, Woodbury. No matter who you're voting for, your right to exercise your choice is the foundation of our democracy - use it! On Sunday, meet us at 11 am at Gather on Broad St. (parking is available behind Pep Boys) to help us clean up Broad St.! This isn't strictly a campaign event, but it's being organized by our very own Aaron Weber, so we wanted to let you know - let's all do our part to beautify our City! Check out our Facebook page - https://m.facebook.com/pg/woodburytogether/ to check out more details. @woodburytogether #wut #woodburynj #agentsofchange #supportlocal https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0CJnxNYf6/?igshid=q3m0nqyruqzh

[speaker-writer]

Religion likes to teach us to stay isolated and huddled in our comfortable buildings or even in religious monasteries. The real intent of God was different. It entails taking the kingdom of God (His heavenly influence, culture and principles) into all the spheres (powers of influence and/or institutions of control). In other words, “Into all the world” (Gr. kosmos). “Making disciple” (learners). We are a group of business people educated in this very message and in the art of helping you FIND your NICHE (comfortable and suitable place in life and employment) and using it to do just that! To get’r done in the world. This is called influencing through your very hearts desire - The very thing you just love doing. We don’t want to remove you from the world, but equip you to correct certain things in the world within your niche. We will discuss this and more this coming Thursday at the Bayfront Inn on Fifth. Naples, Fl. The place we call “Paradise”. Should be fun helping you identify your “sweet spot”, purpose, life assignment and “work” to the best of our ability. “He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough.” ( Matt. 13:33). It’s TIME to WORK!!! “... WORK all through the dough” which is a type of “THE WORLD (the systems)”. What IN the WORLD are you called and gifted to do? Let’s get’r done! “Provoking People to Pinpoint and Pursue Their Purpose.” (RAH). #trainedbythebest #mylesmunroe #naplesflorida #KCI #agentsofchange #leadershiptraining #selfdiscovery #becomeyourself #gointoalltheworld #learningcenter #kingominfluence (at Naples, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/COJCdVsBTw_/?igshid=18bki1gj1ejd6

[leeboworld]

Chuffed to be a part of @nohoodinoyoni a positive moment for change! #LoveForAll #ahoodforgood #hivprevention #gender-equality #agentsofchange #empowerment #grassrootsoccer

[termints]

Passing the buck viewers pointing the finger throwing each under the bus bullying covering one arse lip service spin doctoring toxic culture hiding behind rhetoric being quick steppers a cowboy or being a hypocrite embracing history becoming a successful author historian historically yet soapboxing nah shadow boxing punching above one’s weight bagging Australians the commonwealth biting the hand that feeds you passing the buck wearing a rag on your head talking over people while the champagne socialists skulk around look at me cow pads viewers hey Scotty get off the grass grasshopper omb omb omb row row row your boat honestly honeymoon is over time to throw in the towel ego maniac people who won’t or are manifestly capable of apologies whilst insisting they appreciate facts situations circumstances compelled they are to throw the weight around and insult enforce there opinions patriotism’s NOT TEAM PLAYERs a frickin hinderance tea totalling bull in a china shop Australians let’s pull together action speaks louder than words nationwide pride no quivering in the face of adversity get each other’s backs pull together keep on punching pundits @scottmorrisonmp @termints @twitter @thenewyorker @time @60minutes insulate freedom don’t ever belittle people in crisis reaching out under duress’s respect ✊ diversity #writing #meaning #life #empathy #australia #sovereignty #ourhome #army #police #medics #policy #agentsofchange #catalysts #operations #influencers #equality this is all of us in it together we ucken are campers.��📵🤖🤫🤔😤💚😷🦠✅🍫🍫🍫#writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #wedding #writerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/CCU0IomptWL/?igshid=kkp21rwbpvcp