There are many activist organizations with ambitious projects out there, but I am not really active in any. There have been several organizations that I volunteered in for special occasions, but unfortunately I never found the time to give them my continuous support.
Just because I don’t donate my time constantly doesn’t mean I don’t support the goals they strive to achieve. I was taught by my parents ever since I was born to be thankful and never waste food (thus my chubbiness, as I would still clear the plate despite being full). When my family began to realize the messy state our world was in, they taught me to respect and cherish nature and all things natural.
It is natural then, for me to be attracted towards groups like the David Suzuki Foundation and Second Harvest. Second Harvest is an organization that collects unsold food from businesses at the end of every day, and brings these still-delicious foods to charities and organizations that need these donations to feed the people they are helping. I believe this is an excellent project that benefits all parts of the socioeconomic chain: those who need the donations are supported, food is not wasted, and businesses build a good image when they support these organizations. They are not taking extra resources out of the earth to supply these donations, but are simply using what is already made and may be wasted if not picked up by Second Harvest. This truly eco-friendly system shows that Second Harvest does not focus only on bettering one aspect of society, but really believes in providing a better economic, social, and living environment for all as a whole.
The David Suzuki Foundation is also a group that I support very much. Although I have not contributed to this foundation, I support every part of their goal of maintaining a world that is sustainable, diverse, safe, and beautiful for generations to come. They do not only focus only on creating awareness and saving endangered animals, but also accept that to improve, the entire environment must improve together in all aspects. Therefore the Foundation also promotes environmentally friendly solutions, and educates on the harms of current practices that are destroying our world. The preservation of beautiful animals is also an integral part of our survival, and the Foundation funds many expeditions to document and save these creatures that you and I rarely get to know.
Both organizations use many different types of media to their advantage to create awareness and promote action in bringing in better changes. They get their messages out and supporters in by sending regular newsletters in the mail or email as well as advertisements in television or radio. The large, celebrity-filled, television-documented charity events are also places where they get their donations from to support their cause.
The David Suzuki Foundation also funds countless television programs for a large range of audiences, as well as academic and business papers for more serious endeavors such as research for companies planning on creating green housing.
These two groups have my upmost support, as they truly support improvement in all aspects of our communities. Without media attention, these groups may have perished a long time ago because of the little coverage and support they would otherwise receive. In the near future I would like to dedicate some time in helping these groups carry out their missions in making our world a better place. After all, they are trying rehumanize the world too! =)
Works Cited
David Suzuki Foundation. “About Us.” David Suzuki Foundation.2009. 9 November 2009.
Second Harvest. “About Us.” Second Harvest. 2009. 9 November 2009.
