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Be the Change

Action and Reflection from People Transforming Our World

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"You must be the change you wish to see in the world," Gandhi advised, and today, a growing movement of individuals is taking action to create positive change. Be inspired by the stories of 28 pioneers, social entrepreneurs, activists, and campaigners from diverse fields such as media, education, health, peace, finance, business, and the environment. Through exclusive interviews, these individuals—operating on global, national, local, and grassroots levels—share their motivations and experiences in fostering positive change. They discuss the challenges they face and the joys they encounter, demonstrating that a brighter future is not only possible but already in progress. Their accounts of dedication, innovation, determination, and courage reveal what can be achieved when one decides to take action. Among those featured are social justice advocate Maude Barlow; award-winning entrepreneur Taddy Blecher; peace campaigners Scilla Elworthy and Gill Hicks; Transition Initiatives founder Rob Hopkins; youth activist Craig Kielburger; holistic education pioneer Satish Kumar; Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai; Fair Trade trailblazer Safia Minney; and many more. These inspiring stories encourage readers to recognize their potential to make a difference.

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Be the Change, Trenna Cormack

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Released
2007
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Title
Be the Change
Subtitle
Action and Reflection from People Transforming Our World
Language
English
Released
2007
Format
Paperback
Pages
302
ISBN10
0955521300
ISBN13
9780955521300
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"You must be the change you wish to see in the world," Gandhi advised, and today, a growing movement of individuals is taking action to create positive change. Be inspired by the stories of 28 pioneers, social entrepreneurs, activists, and campaigners from diverse fields such as media, education, health, peace, finance, business, and the environment. Through exclusive interviews, these individuals—operating on global, national, local, and grassroots levels—share their motivations and experiences in fostering positive change. They discuss the challenges they face and the joys they encounter, demonstrating that a brighter future is not only possible but already in progress. Their accounts of dedication, innovation, determination, and courage reveal what can be achieved when one decides to take action. Among those featured are social justice advocate Maude Barlow; award-winning entrepreneur Taddy Blecher; peace campaigners Scilla Elworthy and Gill Hicks; Transition Initiatives founder Rob Hopkins; youth activist Craig Kielburger; holistic education pioneer Satish Kumar; Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai; Fair Trade trailblazer Safia Minney; and many more. These inspiring stories encourage readers to recognize their potential to make a difference.