NEW Global Community
We like to think BIG. How does the North Edinburgh Waterfront want to relate t the wider world? Do you care about the big issues that cycle through our news media each week? Do you think about what you are buying and look out for Fairtrade produce? Would you be interested in sponsoring a child through and international charity? Or what about going a step further and twinning North Edinburgh Waterfront with a community building project in a developing country?
What are the BIG issues that are important to you and how could NEW Global Community help you to be more informed and less remote? Have a look at the links below and let us know what you think.
Ever considered sponsoring a child?
Have you ever considered sponsoring a child? There are lots of well-established international charities who have set up schemes to make this straightforward such as World Vision, Barnardos, and Save the Children. Other organisations such as Tearfund and Christian Aid … Continue reading
Small change in spending, big consequences
Small changes in how we spend our money can have big consequences. Fairtrade aims to connect disadvantaged producers and consumers, promote fairer trading conditions and empower producers to combat poverty, strengthen their position in world markets and take more control over … Continue reading
More people are obese than malnourished
Did you read in the news that recent figures by the International Red Cross show that there are more people in the world who are obese than there are people who are malnourished? There are 1.5 billion people worldwide classified as … Continue reading