PROGRAMS
We, The World
Initiatives
These Initiatives were originated by, or are in collaboration
with,
We, The World. Sponsorship
is needed and welcomed for each. Budgets supplied on request.
To get a sense of what the global impact of
these programs would look like when fully implemented, click on Vision!
Our currently
running and proposed programs include:
-
www.WE.net
WE - A global campaign of We, The World to unite and amplify the efforts of people, organizations and movements working for the common good.
WE
combines the values of conscious activism and the tactical strategy of
local-to-global organizing that We, The World has been practicing since
2004 with 11
Days of Global Unity and other programs.
WE:
- unifies the efforts of We, The World under a single message: Consider the common good in your actions whether you're an individual or the leader of a major institution.
- carries out a comprehensive ongoing Awareness and Action Campaign
with unprecedented cooperation between change agents - from individuals
to global movements
Our video (under 2 minutes) features Desmond
Tutu and Jane Goodall introducing the WE campaign. To see it and get involved go to: www.WE.net.
- Global
Water Awareness and Action Campaign - Think the current economic
crisis is a big problem? Scared about Climate Change if we don't address
it effectively? Well consider this - the demand for water worldwide
will double within 20 years. And water is already a major factor
in humanity's greatest challenges. We are announcing the launch of our Global
Water Awareness & Action Campaign highlighting World Water Day
March 22, 2009 and including both the original Earth
Day March 20th (on the Equinox) and the "traditional" Earth
Day April 22nd. To be a Co-Sponsor or for more information please
click
here.
- WE the World (WTW)
Real Estate is designed to raise money for schools and other charitable
organizations in a variety of ways. And there are no upfront charges
for WTW Real Estate services! For details see WE the World Real Estate.
WTW is helping to create energy
efficient "green" homes, as well as inspire real estate agents to
become Real
Estate Agents With a Cause. To get involved
click
here.
- Global
Resources Networking for Change Agents - a
breakthrough model of collaboration and mutual support we are
developing to foster Communication, Coordination and
Collaboration between
existing major networks, global organizations, the green business
community
and smaller groups around the world. It will allow 1,000s of
socially conscious organizations
and individuals to effectively work together so that a breakthrough
anywhere can be a breakthrough everywhere! To get involved click
here.
- Public
International
Awareness & Action Campaign (click here and scroll down
page for detailed Pub. Int'l Events description) - concurrent
multi-country Events every 3 months (on or near the Equinoxes and
Solstices), each time
raising awareness and taking action in communities around the
world
on a specific global theme or concern. This will be an expansion of
the Local Action/Global Participation organizing model established by 11
Days of Global Unity Sept. 11-21. The series, called
"Our Voices, Our World", will have a strong focus on youth
participation. Proposed themes include:
- Climate Change - What We Can Do, What We Can
Expect
- Our Money, Our World - You and the Global Economy
- Ending the Mass Extinction of Species - We're All Endangered
- Peace in the 21st Century - An Imperative for Survival
- The Wisdom of Partnership Culture - Ending the Era of Winners
and Losers
- Water - the Source of Life
- Media in the Public Interest - for a World that Works for All
- Women and the Future of Humanity
- Transforming Government so it is Of, By, and For the People
- Green Energy For All
- Truth and Reconciliation - Healing the Wounds that Divide Us
- 11
Days of Global Unity September 11-21 - an annual worldwide
promotion
of peace and sustainability with over 700 associated events
in more than 60 countries. Supporters of the launch included Nobel
Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jane
Goodall, Deepak Chopra, Amnesty International
and many others. To get involved click
here.
- Campaign 2020
– We, The World is supporting the development of a global social
enterprise that brings together non-profits, businesses,
government organizations and large numbers of people to
achieve Sustainable Earth by the year 2020. Al Gore and
many others have already taken part in early research and development
for this initiative. To get involved click
here.
- Global Unity Calendar -
linking and promoting grassroots campaigns, programs and other
activities for a culture of peace, environmental stewardship,
sustainability
and transformation in communities around the world. This worldwide
calendar is a component of Global Resources Networking for
Change Agents (see above). To get involved click
here.
- Now Is The Time
Campaign
- Now Is The Time (the song written by We, The World Governing
Board member Troy Lush) is an anthem for the global movement of
environmental
care, social justice, and peace (a “We Are The World” for the new
millennium).
It is also a catch phrase for this movement (like “Just Do It”). In
addition,
Now Is The Time is a major media campaign that disseminates
the song and catch phrase throughout many sectors of global culture,
directing people to existing organizations and causes where they can
take immediate, tangible action. To get involved click
here.
- We, The World Video: Now Is The Time for WE!
- a 5 to 10 minute video showing the shift people are making around the world from "I" to "WE", and ultimately to WE, The World! The video will utilize Troy Lush's anthem Now Is The Time in the soundtrack. To get involved click here.
- The BetterWorld
Show
- a new internet-based reality show about activist-volunteers who
attempt
to create a global, holistic, better world movement. Create your
YouTube
BetterWorld Show auditions - the best of which are highlighted on
BetterWorldShow.com
To get involved click
here.
- Fundraising For A Better World - We, The World helps schools and nonprofits raise funds with no upfront costs!
- Our Voices, Our World -
using
music and the arts in uniquely designed events to build
awareness and involvement especially for young people. To get involved
click
here.
- Inspired
Futures
Campaign - Inter-Generational Partnerships for Livable Futures,
New York/Wellington, New Zealand. The Campaign develops youth as Leaders
of the Next Generation through sustainability literacy, and
systemic
change literacy for tomorrow's leaders. To get involved click
here.
- Television/Internet
Public Service Announcement "Your Voice Matters" - featuring
a mix of celebrities and indigenous people raising awareness
about a variety of issues and inspiring involvement in the
solutions. To
get involved click
here.
- We, The World Feature
Length
Film and Coordinated Campaign - The epic story of how a young
woman inspires the world to come together to end poverty, eco-damage
and
war. This film can ignite the imagination and spark millions of people
to participate in creating a world that works for all.
To get involved click
here.
- The International
Truth and Reconciliation Hearings (scroll down the page)
- a program for healing and reconciliation between groups with
a history of conflict in each country. To get involved click
here.
- 10
Million Clicks For Peace is a massive internet campaign
to raise millions of dollars for refugees and peace education
organizations
while disseminating writings and awareness about achieving personal
peace and happiness. It is endorsed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu,
Arun Gandhi, Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, Immaculee Ilibagiza, Robert
Thurman, and many others. To get involved click
here.
See also Global Visionary Partners and Outreach