What if Everyone cared?
1984 Bob Geldof
Music Journalist turned Punk Rock Frontman
was inspired by a news report about
Africa's Famine Epidemic
and began his fight against World Hunger.
Geldof organized the world's first global charity concert
LIVE AID
performances by 100 artists around the world
were viewed by 1.5 billion people
Live Aid raised 150 million British Pounds
in one day.
1976 Betty Williams
a receptionist and mother of two
witnessed three children killed during
the political turmoil in Northern Ireland
within two days of the tragic event,
Williams obtained 6,000 signatures
petitioning for peace.
She then led 10,000 people on a peace march
to the children's graves.
The peaceful march was disrupted by protesters.
One week later Williams organized another march,
this time the march was 35,000 strong.
Betty Williams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976.
1961, Two students in Portugal
raised their glasses in a toast to freedom.
They were imprisoned for seven years.
British Lawyer Peter Benenson was shocked by the events.
To rally support for the students he wrote a letter to his local paper
The response was so overwhelming that a
committee was formed to organize a campaign.
It quickly grew into a world-wide movement
known today as Amnesty International.
1920s, a boy from a small South African village
dreamt of a day when equality would prevail over his country.
After years of activism he was charged with Political Treason
and sentenced to life in prison
His dream of equality never died.
In 1990, after 27 years in prison
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
was finally released
Mandela then led South Africa to its first ever
Democratic Presidential Election.
Nearly 19 million people voted.
Nelson Mandela won the election
ending the racist apartheid regime
that divided South Africa for 46 years.
1984 Bob Geldof
Music Journalist turned Punk Rock Frontman
was inspired by a news report about
Africa's Famine Epidemic
and began his fight against World Hunger.
Geldof organized the world's first global charity concert
LIVE AID
performances by 100 artists around the world
were viewed by 1.5 billion people
Live Aid raised 150 million British Pounds
in one day.
1976 Betty Williams
a receptionist and mother of two
witnessed three children killed during
the political turmoil in Northern Ireland
within two days of the tragic event,
Williams obtained 6,000 signatures
petitioning for peace.
She then led 10,000 people on a peace march
to the children's graves.
The peaceful march was disrupted by protesters.
One week later Williams organized another march,
this time the march was 35,000 strong.
Betty Williams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976.
1961, Two students in Portugal
raised their glasses in a toast to freedom.
They were imprisoned for seven years.
British Lawyer Peter Benenson was shocked by the events.
To rally support for the students he wrote a letter to his local paper
The response was so overwhelming that a
committee was formed to organize a campaign.
It quickly grew into a world-wide movement
known today as Amnesty International.
1920s, a boy from a small South African village
dreamt of a day when equality would prevail over his country.
After years of activism he was charged with Political Treason
and sentenced to life in prison
His dream of equality never died.
In 1990, after 27 years in prison
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
was finally released
Mandela then led South Africa to its first ever
Democratic Presidential Election.
Nearly 19 million people voted.
Nelson Mandela won the election
ending the racist apartheid regime
that divided South Africa for 46 years.
So when you think
nothing can be done,
pause,
think harder,
do something.
nothing can be done,
pause,
think harder,
do something.
It might just matter. And even if it appears that it didn't, your conscience will rest easy that you acted responsibly. You may not be able to be part of the solution, but by taking action you can ensure you are not part of the problem. The root cause of many problems is - apathy.
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