What’s the Roadtrip?
From 8-14 May 2010, 1,000 young people will participate on a road trip across the nation to Canberra in what could become the largest ever youth-run campaign of its kind.
Departing from 7 cities, the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip will:
- Train & mobilise 1,000 young people,
- Engage & activate 50 local communities,
- Speak directly with 100,000 ordinary Aussies,
- Create & build Australia’s largest video petition,
- Converge in Canberra for a huge camping festival,
- Impact the media to reach over 10 million Australians,
- And generate the public momentum towards ending extreme poverty!
How will the Roadtrip create change?
At each location the Roadtrip will activate the local community through public stunts, forums, speaking engagements, community events and concerts. It will partner with local schools, clubs, churches, businesses, councils and individuals. We are asking everyday Australians to take charge of their impact on the world by consuming ethically, living sustainably and donating their time & treasure to help make poverty history.
The Roadtrip will end by converging on our nation’s capital for a two day camping festival and lobbying summit at Parliament House, asking the Australian government to do our fair share to end extreme poverty and climate change. In Canberra, the Roadtrippers will get to experience live music, speakers, politician visits, workshops, stalls and more.
Get onboard the Roadtrip and help MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY!
