Tools for change
How much change can you get for £10 or less?
So what is Ten Pounds Worth of Change all about?
There is a great deal of talk at the moment about empowering young people and giving them a voice but what does this mean? Our experience shows that quite often young people are asked for their opinions but evidence that they have been taken into consideration and actually had an influence is difficult to find.
We wanted to start an initiative where young people themselves could highlight things that matter to them rather than just being asked what they think about things that other people have decided were important.
We came up with the idea of ten pounds worth of change because we know that young people have it within their power to bring about change... Themselves!
Making a change needn't cost anything but setting a limit of £10 forces us all to be realistic. To take part you need to decide how you would spend £10 to make a positive change. This could be in your school, your community or society in general.
What will you do?
See our example actions below to help you get started.
This example action involves fixing something that may be broken or just old and in need of repair. It could also involve improving the appearance of something by tidying it up or giving it a 'makeover'.
Tools you might use:
DIY tools, gardening tools, paint, wood, paper, glue etc. etc.
This action could be about organising an event or just getting a group of people together for a common purpose. It could be a social, event but it could also involve sport, music, art etc. etc. ... it's up to you!
Tools you might use:
Posters, Invitations, refreshments etc. etc.
This action involves raising people's awareness about an issue you care about. It could also be about changing the way people think about a certain issue by making them aware of the facts or persuading them to think differently. You might distribute leaflets, posters, badges etc. You might write to all the local politicians in your area ... you might even start a petition!
Tools you might use:
Paper, stamps, photos, printer, balloons, stickers etc. etc.
This action challenges you to get creative and make something to make a difference. It could be anything, food, crafts, artwork, music etc etc. You might make sandwiches for the homeless, A collage to display in your youth club, a music CD, or anything that you would enjoy doing but might just make someone else's day too!
Tools you might use:
Groceries, art and craft materials, etc. etc.
This action is about getting your message out there! You might decide to create a newsletter for your local community, make a website for your youth club or even start an internet radio station ... It's up to you!
Tools you might use:
Computer, paper, printer, etc. etc.
Order posters, stickers & postcard flyers to support Ten Pounds Worth of Change.
Each set contains: 1 A1 poster, 1 A2 poster, 1 sheet of stickers and 1 set of postcard flyers.
Please email your name, postal address and the quantity of sets required to michele@niyf.org.
ten pounds worth of change is a Network 4 Change campaign
