From 9-12 October 2009, young people, 16 years old and upwards, from all over the UK will be heading to the Institute of Education in London. They’ll be ordinary people, taking time out from their studying and their jobs; travelling the length of the country just to get there.
Why? Because they want to help build a better future that they can grow up in, grow old in – do all the things that they plan and dream of. Because they want the one thing for their future that decision-makers today have been able to take for granted – a safe, stable climate.
Organised by young people, for young people, Power Shift marks a new chapter in youth action on climate change. Similar, hugely successful, events have already taken place in America, India and Australia – now it’s the turn of the United Kingdom.
Natracare are co-sponsoring this UK Power Shift weekend event where there will be workshops, talks and discussions, entertainment and stalls to help empower young people to do something for the planet.
Over four days, Power Shift will present fresh perspectives and common sense ideas to tackle the single biggest issue facing our generation. The event will be jam-packed with top speakers from all walks of life, loads of innovative, practical workshops, and cutting-edge live bands. Last but not least, the final ‘Takeoff’ on the Monday will give you the chance to put your newly-learned skills into practice and make a real impact at the very heart of UK decision making.
Natracare SISTER’s in Partnership for Change is also launching its new Raise Your Voice Awards at the event too; offering young people a chance to make their creative green voices heard on our SISTER’s site as well as offering £500 in sponsorship of a winning green campaign by a young person. This award is Free to enter, and open to people aged between 16 and 25. The categories are Film, Music and Poetry. For details of how to enter, email us for an entry form at raiseyourvoice@natracare.com. Closing date for entries is 01/03/2010.
Young people everywhere are waking up to the reality of the climate crisis and demanding the future that they deserve. That future starts here. Sign up for Power Shift today and enter our Raise Your Voice Awards.
