'You must be the change you wish to see in the world' So Ghandi advised. Today, there is a growing movement of people who are standing up and taking action to create positive change. Be uplifted by the stories of these pioneers, social entrepreneurs, activists and campaigners, who work in many fields - including the media, education, health, peace, business and the environment. Individuals working on all scales - from global and national to local and grassroots level - tell us how and why they are bringing positive change. They share the challenges and the joys, and show that a brighter future is not only possible, it's already emerging. These riveting accounts of dedication, innovation, determination and courage are presented as dynamic personal narratives. Be inspired as you discover what individuals can achieve, and feel empowered to Be the Change in your own life. Learn from the likes of holistic education pioneer Satish Kumar, sustainable development leader Jonathon Porritt, peace campaigners Scilla Elworthy and Gill Hicks, Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai and radical environmentalist Vanda Shiva. At the Be the Change conference in London, May 2005, Trenna Cormack embraced the challenge of producing books to promote positive change. This book is the first fulfilment of that commitment.
304pp, 152mm x 228mm, softback, 2007