I have decided to name this blog Global Impact because I want to use this opportunity to spread awareness for political, environmental and human rights issues that I am passionate about. Even though I know I can't make much of a difference alone, if I can inspire one more person to make a difference then I will consider this a success.
I want to start with a call to action. There is a website gaining popularity these days that deserves recognition. It is called socialvibe.com and it allows members to support a charity or cause that they believe in and partners with various advertisers to actually raise money for your cause. Please check out this website, look at the list of big-name sponsors, and complete a few activities on the website whenever you can. The more you participate, the more money and therefore the bigger impact you will make.
On that note, my current Social Vibe charity is the Whaleman Foundation. If you have ever seen or heard of the documentary The Cove, than you know what this foundation is all about. Every activity I do on the website donates money that saves whales, dolphins and oceans themselves.
This cause is important to me because I’ve always loved the ocean, and all sea creatures, specifically dolphins. The Whaleman Foundation, in addition to cleaning up beaches worldwide, focuses on the slaughtering of Bottlenose dolphins and small whales that occurs six months out of every year in Taiji, Japan. To learn more please visit:
http://www.savejapandolphins.org/educate.php#
One more way marine mammals are being harmed is by the sonar needlessly sent out during Navy training. The sonar waves burst whale’s eardrums, leaving them defenseless and unable to find food or other whales. And that is the least of their problems. To find out more about what sonar does to marine life visit: http://www.savebiogems.org/whales/ and click “Take Action” to send a form letter to the Obama Admistration to repeal the law President Bush set in place to increase sonar use around endangered whale habitats.
Michelle, What a wonderful theme for your blog! And your first entry is very touching. The last paragraph made me sad! Socialvibe looks like a great website. And I was pleased to see Invisible Children, a cause near and dear to my heart, listed on there. Thanks for making me aware! You've already inspired one person! I look forward to reading more!
ReplyDelete(A suggestion for you...leave actual contact information for the Obama Administration in order to repeal the Bush law. Make it easy for people to act, and you might get yourself a movement going!)
Thanks for the feedback!
ReplyDeleteFor any other readers www.savebiogems.org will send your letter to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Administrator Jane Lubchenco, who can also be contacted through Facebook.
I really admire that you've found a real purpose for your blog, dealing with issues that you are genuinely concerned and involved with. Thanks for the links to the websites; socialvibe is really great and I especially like that a number of charities that are focused on environmental issues. I'm looking forward to your next post.
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