We believe that each of us is part of an interconnected web of
life. This deep connectedness is a powerful motive for activists. Activism
makes no sense to those who believe that a person is an isolated individual.
Without accepting the Martin Luther King assertion that " Injustice anywhere is
injustice everywhere." No one would ever take a stand until
they were personally affected. Oppressors have always tried to discourage "outside agitators," precisely because they have known that no real
activism could survive when people stood up only for themselves.
I define activism as the actions of those who lack authority
through the traditional power structure yet still believe that they can shape
the society around them. But its very nature, activism is an act of faith in
our fellow human beings. The greater the risk involved in the activism, the
greater the faith in each other.
Views of interconnectedness mean that activism is not only
justified and effective, but also morally required. If every small act of
defiance reverberates within the whole fabric, the same must be true for every
small act of obedience. Cowardice
invites as many imitators as courage.
Emotion,
morality, and principle can work in support of truth and logic. Stories
appealing to the heart can also open the mind to accept facts. We can inspire
and arouse that deep spiritual part of our citizens, with the added
bonus that reality is actually on our side, this is why the moral arc of the
universe has bent toward justice over the long term.
Internet activism is the use of eletronic communications to enable
faster communications by citizens movements and the delivery of local
information to a large audience. They are used for cause-related fundraising,
community building, lobbying and organization. It is a key resource for
independent activists, particularly those whose message may run counter to the
mainstream, it is essential in reporting atrocities to the outside world.
Activists are people who see the need for change, improvement, and
motivation on a large scale. They are people driven by passion, keen to share
facts they want understand more, and led by a vision for a better future.
Activism comes naturally to some, while for others, it is something that is
thrust upon them as a result of particular experiences. Whatever your reason for
wanting to become an activist, having the believe that you can make a
difference and that you have the power to do something are at the heart of
creating change for the better. Below
ten tips for you to become a activist.
1) Establish what you can do for your cause.
2) Source your passion.
3) Read books and webpages about activism.
4) choose your method of activism.
5) Research existing efforts.
6) Learn how to message effectively.
7) Get the message out.
8) Expect dissent.
9) Do not work yourself into the ground, get rest.
10) Reflect on how you can sustain change.
