social action

• what is social action?


  doing something to help create positive change. It can be used to influence the decisions of those who have the power to make changes, or actions can be taken to address a problem and effect change directly.
• why do people engage in social action (5)

  • to help those less fortunate improve their H+W, reduce poverty
  • to ensure that the needs of all people are represented, particularly those who are often ignored, such as minority groups, those with low income or those with a disability
  • to eliminate discrimination
  • to prevent harm and damage to the community or the environment
  • to preserve something of historical or social value
• how to take social action (9)?

  • volunteer
  • donate money to NGO's
  • conduct fundraising events
  • sign petitions
  • develop awareness capaigns
  • purchase products that promote social change
  • lobby governments
  • organise a boycott
  • start a social enterprise
• what does fairtrade do?

  • takes action to address poverty in low-income countries by ensuring small-scale farmers get a fair price for their products
  • works with farmers to help them produce in more sustainable and ecological ways
• link fairtrade to h+W

  • As their goal is to help producers in low- and middle-income countries achieve better trading conditions, individuals in these countries can feel safer at work, reducing the stress and anxiety levels they may experience. (mental)
  • In addition, as a result of better working conditions, they may feel more connected to their world and have more meaning and purpose in life as they are finally recognised after all their hardships. (spiritual)
• what is DFAT?

  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — The Australian government promotes HD by working to reduce poverty in low—and middle-income countries.