15 October 2008

Information is the platform for better decision making...... Blog Action Day 2008



Today is Blog Action Day and over nine thousands bloggers (and podcasters and videocasters) have committed to lending a voice for the cause. Last year's mission was the environment. This year their spotlight is on poverty. I say their because I didn't register to partake in the event. That, however, does not stop me from bringing their efforts to your attention.

According to an article in the Washington Post at least a third of the world's population lives in poverty. BAD 08 hopes by initiating a call to action on complex issues like this one, through the blogosphere, allowing us all to participate in the cause and help fight the problem.   

With the power of the internet and the millions of individuals who actually read or write blogs, it seems fitting for this call to action to be sent out through this medium. And you can get your favorite blogger's point of view on the issue. Where else can you touch so many people at one time?

As I mentioned earlier Blog Action Day's goal is to create discussion. Discussion on finding resources for individuals dealing with poverty, what can be done to solve the problem, Check out Blog Action Day's site here.  Also check out some of the participants and their responses here. It's being updated throughout the day so check back periodically. Blog talk radio is also doing a talkathon. You can also listen to the 12 hour radio show here. 

What can one person do, you say? Blog Action suggests you could do like I am doing and post about it, give to the cause or create an event at your place of employment. And if you're STILL cant decide what to do, check this list of 88 ways to do something about poverty NOW!

I decided to look over the list to find other ways I could participate in the cause as I see posting as minimal involvement. Several of them, specifically 1 and 41 I have already begun to do and while I didn't have poverty in mind, I am glad to see I am  on my way. 

When you know better, you do better.....
Lady Writer
 
P.S. I forgot to give a leetle credit to the blog that brought this good cause to my attention in the 1st place. I came across this as a part of my new desire to introduce you to blogs you may not know. I will profile Jeri's Organizing & Decluttering News at a later date. She gives some really good suggestions on how the effort of controlling clutter relates to poverty. 

*** ok, update...I did register this post. hopefully doing so will lend a hand to the cause***



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