Claire Ratinon is a UK activist
“I’m very aware of my place in the world and that how we live our lives affects people in other countries who may not have the means to change their own situations."
So we had a thought. What if we didn't ask people to push their round selves into any square holes? What if we asked people to fight poverty in their own way? After all, the more people get involved, the louder our voices. Before long we had people putting on gigs, making art, even breaking world records, all in the name of Bollocks to Poverty.
And it's not just events, there are plenty of things you do every day which can help us - from shopping, to surfing the internet, and maybe some things you've always wanted to do - like skydiving, running a marathon or helping on a development project abroad.
The idea is simple. Do something you love; help fight poverty.
Add your voice. Become an ActionAid campaigner.
It’s the decisions and actions of governments, companies and institutions that keep people locked into poverty.
ActionAid campaigns around the world to put pressure on the people in power who can really make a difference to the lives of ordinary people in poor countries.
By adding your voice to our campaigns, you’re telling governments and companies that you’re not going to accept excuses for poverty and injustice.
But don’t worry, you don’t have to shout from the rooftops to get your voice heard. Sometimes just a simple email will do the trick.
Or you can sign a petition, write to your MP, or attend a rally.
To get started, sign up to be an ActionAid campaigner and you’ll get a special campaigns e-newsletter once a month (and very occasionally a bit of post) telling you what actions you can take and how the campaigns are progressing.
Sign up now and take action that will lead to change
But does it really work?
Well if you look back, history has been shaped by people fighting for justice – and winning. It’s how we got rid of slavery and secured the vote for women.
Over the last few years ActionAid’s campaigning has helped to: double the UK aid budget by 2013 cancel the debts of 20 poor countries, worth over $50 billion win the promise of HIV treatment for all who need it. Read more on our campaign successes here.
"...overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice." Nelson Mandela
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