Election Day! Don’t Forget to Vote!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

You know how we’re always saying youth don’t have enough power? Here is your chance to make a difference! Today, May 2nd, 2011, marks a federal election, where every Canadian fortunate enough with the opportunity to vote can take advantage of this liberty (one not afforded to people in many other countries) and have a say in the way in which their country should be run.

As recent statistics have shown, Canadian voter turnout tends to be quite dismal, considering we spend much of the post-election season criticizing our country. Often, we see that youth do not actively participate in politics. Why is that? Why is it that youth don’t vote or try to make a difference in the political development of their country?

Beyond the superficial reasons like “I don’t have time” or “One vote won’t make a difference”, I think a legitimate reason/concern is the lack of understanding or knowledge that youth have (or rather, don’t have) about the existing political parties. Certainly, if you have been unable to follow current issues plaguing our world today, or couldn’t tune into the TV broad-casted political debated, you just may be at a disadvantaged on voting day.

But of course, once again, Change Tomorrow’s World aims to give youth a viable solution so that you can actively be involved in the world we live in. We refer you to VoteCompass – a very interesting (but controversial) polling system set up on CBC (developed by a team of 15 top Canadian election researchers and political science scholars, and coordinated by the University of Toronto). An individual answers 30 questions on current issues surround this federal election – questions that were carefully crafted over months! Based on your votes, the program then synthesizes your answers and compares them to each party’s position, and provides a final result on which party’s platform you are most aligned with, along with information about the other parties. The final report is quite informative, and I found the result to be very interesting – notably, that the parties weren’t arranged on a spectrum, but rather on a four quadrant grid labelled “economic right”, “economic left”, “social liberalism” and “social conservatism”. I could see exactly where I fell on the quadrant, and how far away I was from certain parties.

While you should explore VoteCompass with a grain of salt and keep in mind that it might be over-simplified, it provides a wonderful way youth to make a better educated decision about how they should vote, and what you identify issues are important. Most importantly, VoteCompass opens a platform for discussion – you learn about important issues in Canada today, and also about where you need to beef up on your knowledge of national issues. Vote Compass will motivate you to learn more about the issues plaguing Canadians, and, I hope, will encourage you to gather more information to make an informed decision. The survey not meant to change your vote, or tell you how to vote – it’s about giving you a sense of where the parties fall and how you should look at the issues and your own position before voting.

For those of you hoping to participate in today’s election, and just need a little more information, please check out the VoteCompass poll by clicking here.

Lastly, we wanted to remind you of something important: As the Wonders of Womanhood noted in one of their posts, it wasn’t so long ago where women were fighting for their right to vote and have a say in the way in which their country was developing. Those women fought valiantly for equality and for a voice. Today, youth are so fortunately to be able to take advantage of the war those “petticoat soldiers” fought – and won – and I very strongly encourage you to make the most of this opportunity, and not let it pass you by. Today, in other countries, people are losing their lives just to have the chance to cast the one ballot that so many Canadian youth are letting slip by. Do note take your right to vote for granted.

Go forth and vote! There is great power in casting your ballot.

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Google’s Innovation In Tragedy: Person Finder Tool

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

The tragedy in Japan right now is all over the news, and in the hearts and minds of those at Change Tomorrow’s World. When I think of my loved ones, and how scared I would be if they were missing, I can’t help but wish there was a way to reunite those who have lost everything in the tremendously damaging earthquake. Sometimes, even when you are in the depths of despair, love from those you know can be the support you need to recover and rebuild.

One thing we here at Change Tomorrow’s World like about innovative thinking is that is can be molded to unique situations in order to solve problems – that is, innovative thinking is universally applicable. Google, for example, has use innovative thinking in a marvelous way to provide some relief to those in Japan. Their newest innovation is the People Finder tool  - a growing database which allows people to search for their family and loved ones who may be missing, or most information about peoples’ statuses and conditions. By providing an avenue to stay connected, Google is harnessing the knowledge of a global community fostered by the world-wide web.

The process is simple; you choose an option “Looking for someone” or “I have information about someone” and follow the prompts. The information provided by the online community through these options are complied into databases which the public can then access. While the records are still low in comparison to the number of individuals who are being inquired about, this fantastic idea provides a new way for people to be informed, and to be connected.

By providing Google’s work as an example to our readers, we hope to demonstrate that  great ideas can be put into practice so that they help the world. In the same way that donations, food, first aid, and volunteers all help to provide relief, innovative thinking can provide aid to a precarious situation such as that faced by those in Japan. Google’s Person Finder tool will provide relief in the hearts and minds of those who are frantically searching for others.

To view the website, please click here.

Please contribute, in whatever way you can, to those who are in need, and share your thought’s on Google’s new innovation.

~ Fariya Walji

CEO and Founder of Change Tomorrow’s World

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Featured Interview: Organics 4 Orphans

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Imagine these breaking headlines: “Worldwide poverty abolished” and “Quality of life improves across the planet.” But what if we could stop imagining this wonderful news and make it happen? Organics 4 Orphans is an organization that promises just that. The hard-working people behind this cause have pinpointed direct strategies for improving the health and lifestyle of orphans in Africa and they not only believe we can demolish poverty—they can prove it.

1. What is Organics 4 Orphans?

In 2004 my wife and I travelled to Malawi and were devastated to discover that there are 30 to 40 million orphans in Africa. We came to understand that not only did Africa have more orphans than you could build homes for but food security was an even bigger problem. One reason for this was that chemical fertilizers had gone from $10 a bag to almost $100 a bag, making it too expensive for people to buy. Kenya has the capacity to grow anything and they now import 80% of their food, with children usually getting the poorest quality and low-nutrient food such as corn meal or white rice.

We also understood that African families are happy to take in orphans if they can provide enough food for them and their families. Organics 4 Orphans’ solution is to teach communities how to grow high quality organic food so that everyone can be fed. We developed 5-day programs that teach communities how to make their own organic fertilizers and pesticides as well as save seeds. Our organization provides training, tools, fencing and watering cans to help ensure a steady supply of disease-fighting food for everyone.

2. Tell me about some of your recent projects.

We now have more than 100 projects, mostly in Kenya but also branching out to Uganda, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

In spring 2011 we are starting a 12-week mobile organic farming/natural medicine school so that we can eventually teach this in the 50 poorest countries of the world. Our form of agriculture is called bio-intensive, which can produce two to six times as much food per square foot—using very little water as well. That is one of the greatest advantages to bio-intensive gardening, as it enables us to grow the most amazing organic food in very dry areas. Every day we are discovering more beneficial ways to enable the poorest people in the world—who are called “the Bottom Billion”—to create surplus for themselves.

3. What makes Organics 4 Orphans different from other organizations that aim to help Africa? For example, your organization seems to focus on a healthy food angle. Can you share with us the reasons behind your approach?

Because there are so many homeless children to look after, many of them end up on the streets or, without their daily needs being met, they starve to death. We believe that with sustainable organic agriculture and natural medicine, you can feed the orphans and widows and cut diseases for as little as $10 a year. None of our projects cost more than $500 so it really is about putting the tools of the 21st-century technology in their own hands to change the future. We have identified more than 20 different plants that have high nutrient value that can easily cut diseases in half. We call that GROWING HEALTH. We are not only teaching the extreme poor to grow healthy food but we are also helping them to understand the benefits of incorporating greens and herbs into their diets. We have already seen improved health reports from people who are following our program.

We believe our strategy will provide the methodology to the poor that will enable them to help themselves climb out of extreme poverty and have hope for a better future.

All of our projects in Organics 4 Orphans are paid for by a company that my wife founded called www.NaturalCalm.ca, so 100% of all donated money goes directly to the projects in Africa.
4. Our blog is not only committed to educating students about issues around the world, but also to encouraging students to find a passion and to make a difference. What can youth do to help orphans/people in other countries, and how can they support Organics 4 Orphans?

The main thing that students can do is help create awareness. We think the most exciting news about the 21st century is that extreme poverty can be eliminated. You can go on our website and download a pdf document and videos that explain how this is possible. Tell all your friends that extreme poverty can be eliminated for pennies a day per person. This concept needs to go viral.

Food shortages are showing up all over the world because people do not know how to work with nature to feed themselves. We are encouraging people everywhere to start learning how to grow even a small organic garden here in North America. The money they save from that can support a whole village living in extreme poverty. We call this “the G.O.A.L.,” which stands for “Gardens Of African Love”—growing food here to save lives in the poorest countries. This helps the bottom billion live potentially twice as long and the top billion (that’s us) live healthier by growing more nutritious food here.

Interview by: Marisa Baratta

Blog Writer 2010-2011, Change Tomorrow’s World

(All photos on this page have been reproduced with the permission of Organics 4 Orphans. All credit to Organics 4 Orphans, see their website. A special thank you to Dale Bolton, co-founder of Organics 4 Orphans, who was kind enough to conduct this interview and supply pictures.)

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Changes Headed Our Way

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

The effects of global warming are visible all around us. They have recently also been noted in arctic waters. The temperature of arctic waters is the warmest it has been 2000 years! Arctic ice is melting faster than any computer program ever predicted previously. The ocean temperature has risen about 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit in the past century. This can be very impacting on our world, as it now takes five times more energy to warm water than compared to land (source).

Most of the Arctic Ocean is about 1000m deep and is covered in ice. The recent  warm temperatures have been melting the ice. This effect is due to a positive cycle: as temperature rises, ice cover declines and more solar heat is absorbed by the ocean, which in turns leads to more ice melting. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NCAA), sea ice and permafrost are decreasing, precipitation patterns are changing, the air is warmer, and the intensity of harmful UV radiation is increasing. These warming can also lead to rising of ocean levels all around the world. The impact of ocean levels rising would be tremendous. Cities located on shores would be destroyed and the population of these cities would need to be displaced, and  severe weather storms would become common.

Arctic water temperature is critical to our planet because it helps cool the earth by reflecting sunlight back to space. This ‘cover’ reflects over 90 % of sun’s radiation. The Earth’s oceans have the capacity to store more than 1000 times sun’s energy than compared to the land. Ocean currents travelling south from the arctic help cool the climate of North America and Asia. Also, the circulatory pathways of the current help keeps world’s temperature consistent. Cold sea water sinks and returns southward forming the global thermohaline circulation (THC). If water temperature continue rise, the THC will not be as efficient anymore because warmer  water does not sink so readily; and this could “turn off” the “ocean conveyor”.

Weather patterns would also see a change with a dramatic increase in severe storms around the world, as warmer water temperatures are the fuel for hurricanes. The effects of warmer water can also be seen in coral reefs. Longterm heating bleaches the corals reefs white and may kill them . Coral reefs are occupied by tiny creatures called polyp. These creatures provide the color and nutrition to coral reefs. However, once the temperature of water rises,these creatures leave which is the cause of coral reef bleaching. Coral reefs are important for diversity as they provide home to about 25 % marine population
(source).

When most of us think of global warming we think of hotter summers and less severe winters. However, global warming will have an impact on many other aspects of our world, several of which are not positive. Educating people around us who believe that the impacts of global warming do not exist or will not be severe is important to make them aware of the changes coming our way, and to act proactively and reduce the damage already incurring in our world. Changes we may today will help those who live in the world tomorrow, or several generations from now.

By: Aisha Shoaib

Blog Writer 2011, Change Tomorrow’s World

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The Aflockalypse: A More Inconvenient Truth

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

While most people celebrated New Year Eve with fireworks and heartfelt resolutions, others were haunted by sights that resembled an apocalypse – or what would later been known as the ‘Aflockalypse’. On New Years day, 5000 birds blackbirds fell out of the sky in Arkansans. Some people have attributed this event by arguing that fireworks etc. may have cause these deaths. However this is not a singular event; sudden birds and fish deaths are being reported all over the world. 7000 buffalos and cows were reported dead in the past few weeks, in Vietnam. Approximately, 40 000 dead crabs have also washed up on shore in England (source). Did you know google maps has come up with a map to trace the mass animal deaths? You can view it here for more detail.

The problem is, not a lot can be said be about the deaths or their causes. Scientists are contemplating whether the deaths are because of recent cold swings, or because of something the animals consumed, or if alternate environmental factors are at play.

Historically, it  has been believed that animals fleeing or dying are a signal for the danger that is about to come -particularly those of a natural disaster or changes in the climate. The frog, for example, as served as the bearer of bad news in recent years: Frogs breathe through their skin and any changes in the atmospheric environment can seriously and visible affect a frogs health. The environmental changes have affected frogs, often resulting in mutations because of the accumulated toxins in our atmosphere. Australia has had a significant problem with their frog population due to the pollution (click to read more).

These recent animals death can be the ‘canary in the coal mine’, a small but powerful warning of what is to come if we keep depleting our resources and destroying our environment as we are today. We only have limited number of resources available and we are depleting them at a faster rate then at which they can be restored.

Small steps can be taken to change our lifestyles and are attitudes towards the environment; taking the public transit more often or recycling or using reusable water bottles. These steps may seem insignificant and ineffective but if everyone was to take the initiative,  even if it is just a small act, it will have big impact. Making sure your community has parks and nature spots that are pollution free can help ensure that wildlife have somewhere safe and clean to live. Every step makes a difference – but we can not simply sit obliviously any longer and avoid all the warning signs mother nature is giving us.

By: Aisha Shoaib
Blog Writer 2011, Change Tomorrow’s World

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16 Charitable Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (via Philanthropy Writing)

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

Valentine’s Day is synonymous with sharing gifts, expressing love, and spending time with good friend and family. In other places around the world, however, people may not be so fortunate to enjoy this special day.

This year, try multiplying your love by dividing it; go global (or at least, outside your own little circle), and do something for someone else – even if it is something small.

Need ideas? Here is a wonderful post with 16 days you can make your Valentine’s Day charitable and magical.

Cheers!

Change Tomorrow’s World.

16 Charitable Ways to Celebrate Valentine's DayThis Valentine’s Day, forget the wining and dining. Do something that matters. Like many people, I’ve had good Valentine’s Days and well, not so good. The not-so-good dates back to middle school, when I, like many of my classmates, anxiously awaited one of those pink-dyed carnations from what I hoped would be a secret admirer. Much to my disma … Read More

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The Rippling Effect of the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

We are all connected—from the oil spilling into the gulf to the algae it chokes at the bottom of the sea to the fish who lands on your plate, carrying with it the pollution someone else created. ~ Marisa Baratta

If you’re like me, you love our beloved Earth and consider yourself a crusader on the forefront of any “save the planet” project but there is something you just can’t manage to keep up with—news coverage of the BP oil spill. The disaster resulted in a frightening amount of oil spilling into our precious waters, killing countless innocent animals and polluting an area upon which many depend.  Almost a year after the catastrophe occurred, what can we say about our marine life’s standings?

Sea turtles remain one of the largest concerns (source). More sea turtles died following the oil disaster than during any comparable period in the past 20 years.  Reports indicate most of these deaths—of which there were 600 in total—were caused by turtles getting caught up in fishing gear but some believe the BP oil spill is to blame, in part. Either way, it certainly hasn’t improved the conditions of our seas, right?

Sea turtles mature from childhood to adulthood over the course of 10 to 30 years, so it will take a considerable amount of time before they manage to recuperate their numbers. These endangered animals need us more than ever. But what can we do?

Much of it stems from the way we live. The “problem” with news is that media outlets can only cover so much and we’re so busy that we can’t really absorb every piece of news or dedicate ourselves to every cause. More than one kind of sea turtle has been considered endangered for decades now and according to sources (source), fishing gear is more to blame than the single occurrence of an oil spill—so why are we only thinking of our sea turtles now?

Take from this a sense of awareness, then choose your cause based on what your heart tells you. Whether it’s sea turtles in the gulf, polar bears in the Arctic or pandas in China, your cause is one in which you can make a difference. Be one with nature and make life decisions with our fellow creatures in mind. Even everyday decisions like buying earth-friendly products and reducing waste make a difference. We are all connected—from the oil spilling into the gulf to the algae it chokes at the bottom of the sea to the fish who lands on your plate, carrying with it the pollution someone else created.

When that oil spilled into the sea, it caused a rippling effect. It didn’t just spread out and contaminate—it inspired us to change.

By Marisa Baratta
Blog Writer 2010-2011, Change Tomorrow’s World

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Featured interview: Beacon of Hope Uganda

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

When he was 18, Isaac Ssamba was encouraged to pursue his engineering goals but it was a bigger dream that he chased: helping others. One day, when working in a stone quarry, Ssamba met and worked with a young boy who struggled to support himself. Ssamba never forgot that experience; he carried it with him to an NGO where he worked with many people suffering from HIV/aids. Ssamba knew this what he was meant to do. “God had fully equipped me with the knowledge and talent to bring hope and self worth to them,” he relates. “Now, looking back, I realize God had been preparing me through events in my life for an important mission.” And so he founded Beacon of Hope Uganda to change the world—for them.

1. What is Beacon of Hope Uganda? How did you come up with the name?

Beacon of Hope Uganda (BoHU) is a small youth-led non-profit organization established in Uganda in 2006 by me (Isaac Ssamba) with a vision of helping those least able to help themselves.

BoHU is a movement dedicated to supporting quality education in targeted under-resourced communities, with programs in Uganda. We address some of the most pervasive problems in rural Uganda, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, epilepsy, hunger, education, poverty, access to clean drinking water and orphaned children. The focus of our programs is on providing resources for quality education in under-resourced communities. In order to uplift the youngest of their society, however, it is often necessary to first assist adults and the communities in which they live.

BoHU is founded on the principles that our common humanity is more important than our individual differences.  We are committed to helping individuals fulfill their potential and play meaningful roles in shaping their world.

2. Tell us about a recent project/initiative/accomplishment.

The BoHU Beads of Hope project is a project that has supported many poor people in rural communities of Uganda, especially single mothers and the helpless who are HIV positive. Beacon of Hope Uganda trains the above mentioned groups of people in seven villages.

These women roll beads out of papers and make necklaces of different designs. Through this project women have been able to have at least two meals a day; it has also supported the increase on their household incomes by starting up other supportive projects.

BoHU tries and finds markets both local and international and anyone who wishes to give a hand in finding markets for the paper beads is highly welcome. Give a hand and enable these vulnerable people to afford two meals a day, and increase their household incomes to support their families.

Other projects include the BoHU Education Fund, BoHU Mobile Clinic Program, BoHU Water Projects, BoHU Soccer Tournament and adult literacy programs.

3. We’ve also read about two different programs—the opportunity to sponsor a child and counselling for those who have AIDS. Can you tell us a bit more about these programs?

The BoHU Education Fund is the former “BoHU Orphans Support Program.” It targets 130 totally orphaned children placed in foster homes with local guardians; they attend several public schools in Uganda. BoHU’s orphans caring project cares for 130 children from the ages of 2 to 17. They are all orphans and 60 of them are HIV positive. These kids need everyone’s support for a better future. In the past this program has supported 430 children in both primary and secondary schools through scholarships in partner schools and direct financial support.

4. Our blog is not only committed to educating students about issues around the world but also about encouraging students to find a passion and get involved. We think youth are a very passionate group. How can youth in Uganda get involved, and how can students here in Canada help Beacon of Hope?

Above you can see programs where students can get involved. Actually, we are looking for partner organizations so we can work together in volunteer exchange programs where we can place volunteers into our programs and encourage culture and skills exchange programs. Please, if we could work together in linking up students to genuine projects—we welcome the working relationship.

5. Any other comments, experiences or words of wisdom you would like to share with our viewers?

Please, I would like to invite people of all backgrounds who would like to get involved in projects targeting the real grassroots development in Africa to come work with us at Beacon of Hope Uganda. We have programs and projects that are designed to effect change in the lives of the suffering people in Uganda.

Interview by: Fariya Walji

CEO and Founder of Change Tomorrow’s World

Introduction & Edited by: Marisa Baratta

Blog Writer 2010-2011, Change Tomorrow’s World

(All photos on this page have been reproduced with the permission of Beacon of Hope Uganda. All credit to Beacon of Hope Uganda, see their facebook page. A special thank you to Isaac Ssama, Founder and Executive Chairman of Beacon of Hope Uganda, who was kind enough to conduct this interview and supply pictures.)

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Time to Clean Up House

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

Undoubtedly, you’ve made a New Year’s resolution or two. Let us make one for you: to live in a clean, safe, healthy home. As a reader of ChangeTomorrow’sWorld.com—or simply by virtue of living on this planet—you’re familiar with global climate change and its many problems. What better time to rid your home of toxins and unhealthy habits than now?

Eco clean is green: Take a good look at all the cleaning products. How many of them do you actually use? And do you know what you’re using? Shop for eco-friendly brands—for your sake and for the planet’s. Most of the cleaning products we use contain toxins that are particularly dangerous in a contained space (i.e., your home). In winter, the house is very seldom “aired out,”but that doesn’t mean that what enters the home stays in the home—toxins leak out too. Though cows and their, er, digestive habits may be a leading cause of the hole in the ozone layer, sprayed products aren’t entirely blameless.

Compassion is key: Take a look at your cleaning products but don’t forget your shampoo and cosmetics as well. Stick to brands that care about the planet as much as you do—i.e., that use recyclable packaging, reduce waste and contain safe ingredients. And what about animals—areyou OK with someone testing out your mousse on a rabbit or a mouse? Seek brands that don’t teston animals, like Down Under Natural’s and Bonnebell.

Glass half-full: Opt for glass over plastic. Plastic contains chemicals that melt when heated and leak into your food and, thus, your body. Also, plastic is not 100% biodegradable, which means that even after years and years, the plastic you’ve tossed in the trash is still infecting our planet,clogging our oceans and hurting animals. Replace your plastic containers, glasses and straws with glass equivalents. (Your food will taste better too!)

Ditch the plastic water bottle!: Water is essential to our life and to our planet’s health—plasticis not. In fact, plastic is harmful to our planet (see above paragraph). Klean Kanteen and other aluminum and steel water bottles are now mainstream so stop by the nearest mall to have your pick of planet-friendly water bottles. There is no reason to keep buying plastic water bottles and hurting our way of life.

Paper trail: Paper is a big one; how much do you use? Count the number of tissues you use and observe how wisely you’re using toilet paper and paper towels. Have you used that tissue as much as you possibly can? Make a game of it: for the next month, throw tissues and paper towels into the same bag and see how much you accumulate. Something as simple as using paper more effectively can help cut down the amount of waste. And don’t forget to reduce, reuse, recycle!

Take action: The Earth is home to all of us; don’t be afraid to speak up and write to your preferred brand of hair products/cosmetics/cleaning solution to tell them you love their product and look forward to using it in the future when the company initiates a compassionate, earth-friendly policy. In the mean time, there are plenty of new brands and products that are recyclable, don’t test on animals and are filled with natural, safe ingredients!

These steps will lead to a better home and a better Earth. How’s that for a New Year’s resolution?

By Marisa Baratta

Blog Writer 2010-2011, Change Tomorrow’s World

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Change Tomorrow’s World in 2011

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

Dear Readers,

We would like to begin this new year by thanking all of our readers for your support, passion and patience while we’ve been developing and updating Change Tomorrow’s World. Your energy gives us renewed strength, and your interactions on our blog, facebook and twitter webpages motivate us, and make us proud to be connected to such engaged individuals.

To bring in 2011, Change Tomorrow’s World is excited to announce partnerships with two  independent blogs. The first is Surviving Studenthood: a blog for students which shares tips and tricks to survive and excel in school, while still being part of the “university experience”. The second partnership is with The Wonders of Womanhood – a blog for women to connect with other women and revel in the shared womanhood experiences, but also for men to better understand and communicate with women. We hope these partnerships will provide our readers with a multi-faceted experience, and encourage connections between youth in many different ways – whether it is through a shared passion to improve the world, or by common student experiences, or even simply by gender.

Along with new articles and partnerships, we are delighted to announce that Change Tomorrow’s World is now supporting the cause “One Laptop Per Child” through Social Vibe. As an organization that believes in educating youth through technology, we feel One Laptop Per Child puts our passion to action. You can help us by clicking on the Social Vibe widget on the right panel, and participating in 1-3 simple activities which take about 5 minutes. Your participation requires no monetary contribution or sign-up of any kind, but will be very helpful in assisting us to provide hours of access to knowledge. If you have any questions about participating in this cause, please leave a comment below.

Once again, thank for your renewed support in the new year. We hope your 2011 is filled with laughter, joy, good health and inner peace, and that you always have the opportunity to give back to others.

Warmest Regards,

Fariya Walji

CEO and Founder of Change Tomorrow’s World

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