Archived articles from 2008
Vandana Shiva
30 Nov 2008
We are not shoppers in a global supermarket; we are citizens of the earth,' says Vandana Shiva in her Be the Change interview.
World record-breaking pants!
30 Nov 2008
116 people braved the November cold at StPancras International to break the Guinness World Recordfor the most people ever gathered in just their pants!
Another World is Possible
30 Nov 2008
In January 2009 global activists will meet in the northernBrazilian city of Belem for the eighth international gathering of theWorld Social Forum.
Young Speakers
28 Nov 2008
We Are What We Do' is a community action movement spreading the powerful idea: small actions x lots of people = big change.
Young People in the News
28 Nov 2008
InSITE is a free and independent online youth magazine, produced by andfor the young people of Herefordshire in the UK. It includes articles,stories, reviews, artwork and photographs, as well as audio and videowork ñ a platform where young people from across the whole county canexpress their views and opinions.
Young Ambassadors Being The Change
28 Nov 2008
Peace Child International is helping to empower young people to be the change they want to see in the world'.
Sound Cause for a ‘Cello-bration’
28 Nov 2008
The Norbury Primary School children recently played alongside adult cellists in a '
gig' aptly entitled Cello-bration!
Do You Have an Idea That Can Change The World?
26 Nov 2008
Chew TV and Creative Partnerships are urging young people aged 25 andunder to come up with a fresh new perspective on the world and thinkabout ways on a global scale that could change the way we live.
The Use-It-All Cookbook
25 Nov 2008
Nobody likes throwing out good food. The Use-It-All Cookbook offers advice on how to plan your shop-ping andselect essential ingredients for the fridge and store cupboard,alongside an invaluable A-Z of delicious recipes for using up all yourleftovers.
Voice of the Children
25 Nov 2008
How can we make the world we live in a better place? It is a problemthat has defeated philosophers, politicians and scientists the worldover.
Positive Changes from Rural Media
25 Nov 2008
Positive changes come about in many shapes and forms. Day-to-day problems faced by ordinary people often require practical solutions and an organisation in Hereford is proving exactly that.
Paint for the Planet
25 Nov 2008
Children from around the globe have raised 21,000 dollars, for the UNICEF's emergency relief fund, to help young people living in regions affected by climate-related disasters.
Giving Travellers a Voice
25 Nov 2008
Travellers' Times ñ a quarterly magazine aimed at the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities ñ combines news, views features and resources.
The Woodland Year
25 Nov 2008
Packed with stunning colour photographs, The Woodland Year is anintimate month-by-month journey through Ben Law's yearly cycle of work,his naturally attuned lifestyle and his deep understanding of thewoods.
The Stargazers’ Almanac 2009
25 Nov 2008
This year's beautifully presented almanac invites you to explore the wonders of our night skies ñ no telescope required!
Teach Your Granny to Text
25 Nov 2008
What simple action would you ask one million people to do to changethe world?' This is the question that the enthusiastic people from WeAre What We Do' asked thousands of 4 to 16 year olds.
The Holistic Beauty Book
25 Nov 2008
Star Khechara's Holistic Beauty Book is a DIY skincare manual for thoseof you concerned about nasty chemicals in your cosmetics.