G20 Voice - calling bloggers from around the world...
12 March 2009
I often find myself shouting at the TV as the latest politician comes on to tow the party line. I read the newspaper and think to myself that they just don't get it; they're not saying what I want to hear.
If you're like me, then now is your chance to lend your throat and to vote for someone to speak out for you. As the world lands on our doorstep, with the G20 carnival rolling into town, we're looking to promote some unique views and voices.
When it was announced, I thought it would be very cool to get bloggers from around the world to go as well. And that was the start of the G20 Voice. I didn't know then how much work and effort this project would take. But after some stalling, stopping and reversing (and a bit of aging) the G20 Voice got the official nod.
We've arranged for 50 bloggers from around the world to attend the G20 summit this April 2, and to blog about what they see from inside. We want bloggers from all over the world to attend and engage in the debate.
It's vital that at the G20 the leaders hear views on why it's important to tackle global poverty reduction and climate change, especially during the financial crisis. Oxfam's voice will be represented by our Head of Research, author of From Poverty to Power and more importantly, expert blogger, Duncan Green.
If you know someone who you're sure will hit the nail on the head, then nominate them on the G20 Voice website. They can come and spend the day in the media centre - I'll be there running around crazily.
We want everyone to use his or her voices to create a din. So, you can follow live streams of what's going on. You can write your own blogs from your bedroom, your desk, the park and just about anywhere. That's the beauty. So get tweeting, get tumbling, make videos - get the web buzzing. Get your G20 Voice heard by more than just your TV and cat.
You can find out more about the G20 Voice on the Facebook fan page, Youtube, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr, and RSS
Karina Brisby Oxfam interactive campaigns manager
