Stand Up and Take Action!

October 2nd is the International Day of Non-violence. 140 years ago on the same day was born a man who showed the world a new path, a path for creating a change, a path that involved the masses, in short a revolutionary path that challenged the most powerful countries of the time.

October is a month filled with campaigns that see some of the largest mobilisations that our planet has ever seen. With 6 years to reach the targets mutually agreed by all the nations of the world in the form of Millenium Development Goals, we still have to go a long way. October 16-18 is the Stand Up and Take Action campaign against poverty and for the Millenium Development goals. Last year, more than 116 million ‘Stood Up and Took Action’ to end poverty and in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals . This year, IYCN is joining the growing movement. (http://www.iycn.in/suta). As a part of the Stand Up and Take Action Campaign, we are doing a lot of activities right from afforestation of mangroves to take the tools like RTI to the masses. For those who may not be able to join the actions physically, we are going to run an online pledge as well. This Diwali, come join us in making a difference.

Another large mobilisation is going to happen for the International Day of Climate action, unofficially the largest grass roots mobilisation the world has ever seen. So far the 350.Org movement is present in 136 countries and the list is growing. As a part of the Campaign, IYCN is organizing various events across the nation. From launching a joint campaign with Green Commandos to launch green report cards in 350 schools to installing CFLs to plantation drives, cycle rallies etc, we would send a strong message to our political leaders.

For more information mail Surendran at suren@iycn.in or visit www.iycn.in to know what is happening in your region.

Visions are not created in a day, and movements take even longer. We started with a few and have come so far in helping inspire leadership in thousands. Come be a part of something new, something bold: the Indian Youth Climate Network, as we build on the momentum for the global change this month!