Written on August 18th, 2008 at 10:08 pm by Darren Rowse

Join me in Blog Action Day - 15 October 2008

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Blog Action Day 2008 Poverty from Blog Action Day on Vimeo.

I hope you’ll consider joining me in this year’s Blog Action Day - The topic This year is Poverty.

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22 Responses to “Join me in Blog Action Day - 15 October 2008”

  • Bri Jeni

    August 18th, 2008 10:27 pm

    I am really looking forward to this. After moving to Mexico from NYC 4 years ago, I have a completely new perspective on what poverty actually is. In the US, if you’re on welfare, chances are, you still have cable, a car, etc. Whereas, in Mexico, my not so distant neighbors often have dirt floors, and an income of a few dollars a month to feed their children. It’s become amazing to me how much we really don’t know about what true poverty actually is.

  • "Motivate Thyself"

    August 18th, 2008 10:36 pm

    Thanks for the heads up Darren. I’m all in. I first hear about it from Leo at zenhabbits.net. I’m looking forward to participating.

  • Aira Bongco

    August 18th, 2008 10:56 pm

    I haven’t really experienced Blog Action Day. Being new to blogging that is. But it would be really interesting to join this event. In my country alone(Philippines), poverty is on the rise. The percentage of people who are hungry is so high in here. Just yesterday, I saw a family on TV that lives on a truck. The truck is the simple delivery truck and it does not have furnishings.

    To further prove my point, here are some videos that depict poverty in my country.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFc4qQAwEsg&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uw4sINdHyA
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTMBGOrbQE8&feature=related

  • A Cowboy's Wife

    August 18th, 2008 10:56 pm

    Awww, something I know too well. I grew up in poverty as a young child. I remember not getting to eat some nights or having clothes that kids made fun of.

    My mom worked hard at 2 jobs to get us out of poverty. She did an awesome job!

    Thanks for letting us know!

  • Arnold Aranez

    August 18th, 2008 10:57 pm

    Excellent Cause Darren. I’m in! :)

  • writer dad

    August 18th, 2008 11:05 pm

    I will be there. You have my word.

  • Scott Roewer declutteryou.com

    August 18th, 2008 11:23 pm

    Interesting video and cause, Darren. Here in Washington, DC the level of poverty and homelessness is unreal. I’ve checked out blogactionday.org and I’ll be happy to participate.

    Many thanks,
    Scott

  • Shanel Yang

    August 19th, 2008 12:09 am

    Already signed up. : ) It’s a great cause, and I’m looking forward to it!

  • Shri

    August 19th, 2008 12:17 am

    Thats a fantastic idea. Consider me in.

  • SEO Genius

    August 19th, 2008 12:59 am

    I ve joined and i am ready, i think this is the sort of thing everyone should participate in, well at least every blogger.

  • Ryan

    August 19th, 2008 2:16 am

    This sounds really interesting. I can’t wait to see what great ideas and discussions surface from the event.

    Though I’m still trying to decide if I have anything worth-while to bring to the table. Well, even if I don’t, at least this will be a chance to be educated by others.

    I’m in.

  • AnotherGuy

    August 19th, 2008 3:40 am

    I’m in. I have a lot that I think I’ll be able to blog about. In fact, I’ll start writing them now and have them publish automatically on that day.

    Thanks for the heads-up!

  • Mike Nichols

    August 19th, 2008 4:07 am

    I’ve sent the URL to several blogger friends. Get the word out!

    Great idea. Thanks, Darren!

  • cb

    August 19th, 2008 5:06 am

    I’m also fairly new to blogging but the topic fits very well with the general theme of my blog so I’m definitely going to make a note of it and write something for the occasion.

  • Doug C.

    August 19th, 2008 9:22 am

    Darren, you can count me in. I already signed up and submitted my blog, but I have no idea what to write about. The subject must cover not only the poverty issue but also in some way be related to what my blog is about. So are we teaming up with you for a group project or would we still have to come up with blog posts of our own?

  • ojiugo ajunwa

    August 19th, 2008 9:29 pm

    Interesting am signing up!I live in Nigeria were poverty is still evident everywhere you go.

  • Easton Ellsworth

    August 19th, 2008 10:03 pm

    Darren, so glad you’re planning to participate. I’m grateful to be the Blog Action Day Twitter/translations/support/promotion team. We’re shooting to break last year’s tally of just over 20,000 and to do it fast. I feel in my bones that we can make something big and lasting happen somewhere in the world - even if it’s just in our own neighborhoods - and that this is a fantastic way to join together to do it.

  • Easton Ellsworth

    August 19th, 2008 10:04 pm

    Oops. “Be *on*,” not just “be.” I’m NOT the whole team, that’s for sure. :)

  • Wei Liang

    August 20th, 2008 8:14 pm

    I participated in this blog action day too :) Will be posting on my blog soon to get more awareness on this.

    Wei Liang
    http://successbiz4all.blogspot.com

  • christine joy jusayan

    September 6th, 2008 7:03 pm

    Poverty is really a big problem today because of overpopulation many suffer of malnutriton. We have to educate them about family planning.

  • irtiza

    October 14th, 2008 4:16 pm

    hi, i have joined BlogActionDay and lookin forward to writine about it.

    i’he posted a similar article…

    peace

  • jipiao

    October 24th, 2008 5:43 pm

    Poverty is really a big problem today because of overpopulation many suffer of malnutriton. We have to educate them about family planning.

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