This Movember, let’s come together to raise awareness and support men’s health—whether it’s prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, or suicide prevention. Movember is a movement with a powerful mission: to change the face of men’s health and encourage open conversations about issues that are often left unspoken.
There are four impactful ways you can get involved and make a difference:
1. Grow a Mo: Grow a mustache and spark conversations that lead to greater awareness.
2. Move for Movember: Run or walk 60 km over the month, representing the 60 men we lose to suicide each hour across the world.
3. Host a Mo-ment: Plan a fundraising event and bring people together for this meaningful cause.
4. Mo Your Own Way: Get creative with your own unique challenge to raise funds and awareness.
I’ll be supporting my friend and business partner, Wayne Harris, as he participates in this important cause. Join me in cheering him on and contributing to his Movember journey here.
Wayne Harris's Movember Page is his post.
Let’s take action for the men in our lives.
#Movember#MensHealth#Support
As a big fan, if you haven’t seen the latest MrBeast video, I highly recommend it: https://lnkd.in/e6CPqtSP. It’s a powerful piece of storytelling, showcasing the emotional and life-changing impact of helping people walk again. It’s a masterclass in engaging an audience and driving awareness for an essential cause.
But as much as I admire the storytelling and the incredible results it will achieve, I can’t help but feel so frustrated.
For those that don’t know, Mr Beast is a 26 year old YouTuber, that came from a humble upbringing, and just wanted to be YouTube famous. He did this by giving away A LOT of money in his videos. I admire this man. He inspires me a lot. Particularly his philanthropic nature. He does stuff which no other person, or government has done before; from donating 20,000 shoes to African children, to giving 1,000 people their sight back.
But that’s where my frustration is. It exists because governments and public systems have failed to provide the necessary support for people to live full, dignified lives.
There is not one charity solving a “luxury” problem. All charities exist to address basic, fundamental needs - access to mobility, healthcare, food, shelter, education. FUNDEMENTAL RIGHTS. They’re bridging gaps that should never exist in the first place. Every charities mission is to actually do themselves out of business; a goal of mine!
But why should people need to rely on private donations, viral videos, and goodwill just to regain the ability to walk? This isn’t something extraordinary; it’s something that should already be in place for everyone.
Charities like this are essential, but their very existence is a reminder of systemic failure. And every time we celebrate the amazing work they do, we should also be questioning why they’re needed at all. Even in my role this evening, and may be brave to say, but I get frustrated that UK students have to fund playgrounds in East Africa, because their governments are failing to acknowledge the importance of primary socialisation, and honestly my opinion now is, if UK students don’t do it in exchange for an experience, clearly no one else will!
Someone please tell me they share the same frustrations? What are your thoughts on this?
#StoryTelling#Charity#Storytelling#SystemicChange#SocialImpact
Founder of a Domestic Abuse Charity | Certified Coach, NLP and Timeline | UN Women UK Delegate | Public Speaker.
VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINIONS OF MY EMPLOYER!
I recently ran a survey to find out what you would like to see shared on LinkedIn. Two responses came back – tips and tricks, as well as case studies. On Tuesdays, I’m going to be sharing tips and tricks, and on Thursdays, I would like to bring some stories, both from my own experience, and from the not-for-profit and tech sectors.
This week, a tale about my first job in the not-for-profit sector...
After graduating from university in the UK, my first job was writing reports for a private prison company (that’s a story for another day). Outside of work, I started to feel frustrated about all the waste food thrown away by supermarkets and started to express my annoyance to my partner. After getting sick of me going on (and on and on), he suggested I contact one of the supermarkets and find out more.
So very nervously, I made that phone call. And I was shocked by what they had to say! I found out that they donated to Fareshare, an organisation which collects excess food from supermarkets and delivers it to local charities, such as shelters. I was really impressed by this initiative, so I ended up volunteering every week for a couple of years. And that volunteer experience helped me get my first job at an organisation working to end homelessness in London.
I learnt a couple of lessons from this experience, which have stayed with me throughout my career:
1) Sometimes we expect the worst, but things may not be as bad as we think; this is the natural human negativity bias, and it’s good to be aware of it.
2) When I feel passionately about something wrong, I like to think about ways I could help, rather than wait for someone else to improve or fix things.
So, when you get a bee in your bonnet, maybe you can help create a better way!
And for those curious about the work of Fareshare, or wanting to get involved, here are links to find out more:
In Australia - https://lnkd.in/gG_W3RSX
In the UK - https://lnkd.in/g2iQZBHa
And if you’re looking to learn more about how our thinking biases can lead us astray, Daniel Kahneman’s book “Thinking, Fast and Slow” is a great place to start.
The CFC is a Federal tradition and the official workplace-giving campaign for Federal employees and retirees. Since its inception in 1961, the CFC has raised more than $8.7 billion for charities and people in need.
Support our homeless Veterans today!
Give. Try it – just $5 per paycheck to your favorite charity makes a big impact. There are so many ways to give -- online, through the CFC Giving Mobile App, or if you like pen and paper, download the PDF pledge form. Our favorite option is giving online. All you have to do is go to GiveCFC.org and click DONATE. Then set up your profile, choose your charities, and designate your payment option: payroll deduction, credit/debit card, or e-check. #cfc2024#genesisjoyhouse#homelessfemalevets#homelessvetchild#homelessness#homelessawareness#cfc86450
This isn’t a ‘woe is me’ post. It’s an honest insight into the challenges my team and I have faced trying to relaunch Influential Stars ✨, a platform with the potential to raise millions for UK charitable causes.
Nearly 15 years ago, I launched Rent A Date For Charity, raising just over £50,000 in just six months for brain tumour related causes before my health forced me to stop. Now, with a new name and purpose, I’ve expanded to support all UK charities, including crowdfunding for life-limiting illnesses and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Since January, we’ve completed 19 prize draws, but creator engagement has been a struggle. Many don’t promote or meet their reserves, meaning I’ve personally covered costs to ensure charities receive donations. I’m not seeking financial gain; I want the right creators and celebrities to join, support their causes, and inspire others through our FIT List challenges (think bucket list, but with an F!).
Our platform could make a huge difference, but without support, progress is slow. Back in 2010, media coverage was global. Now, I’m struggling to even be seen and can’t afford big advertising, so I rely on creators to nominate others and keep the momentum going.
I’m not giving up, but I’m calling for help. Creators, celebrities, or anyone who believes in this mission, please get involved. Together, we can create lasting change.
#HelpLisa2HelpOthers#TeamConnell#InfluentialStars#TheFITListChallenge#FItListChallenge#FITListNominationshttps://lnkd.in/eWFHbv_H
I've seen this shift in my work with journalism philanthropy trending for at least 2 years.
"Alarmingly, the report reveals that several organizations are also making difficult programmatic changes. These include shifting language, rebranding programs, or even reconsidering partnerships to avoid becoming targets of political and public ire.
This trend is troubling. The report argues that the hard-won progress many groups made toward race-explicit and equity-focused language following the social uprisings of 2020 is now under threat. Approximately 18 percent of organizations that faced consequences for their DEI efforts have changed or considered changing their language to reduce public scrutiny."
If that retraction continues we are going to see a terrible situation worsen for those who are disenfranchised by the majority.
https://lnkd.in/dCZUj5QV
