If
you care deeply about the world
but
don't have the time or energy to devote your life to a good cause,
this
book is for you.
The
Better World Handbook is the definitive guide for the
average person wanting to make a positive difference in the world. Our
book is specifically designed for well-intentioned people who may be
too busy to be actively involved in social change organizations. Our
intention is to reach people who normally would not consider themselves
activists, people who care about creating a more just and socially
responsible world for everyone but don't know where to begin.
Building a Better
World
This introductory
section explains what is stopping caring people from actively
contributing to a better world and discusses how you can get beyond
these obstacles.
The Seven
Foundations of a Better World
This knowledge section
summarizes the main challenges that we as a global community face in
the 21st century, provides viable alternative solutions that can be
implemented, and shares examples of what thousands of people around the
world are already doing.
Economic Fairness
Comprehensive
Peace
Ecological
Sustainability
Deep
Democracy
Social
Justice
Culture of
Simplicity
Revitalized
Community
Actions for a Better
World
This action section
focuses on the most practical, effective actions you can take to make a
positive difference in the world and makes up the bulk of the book.
This book offers a broad
spectrum of actions to choose from, based on a balance between
effectiveness and accessibility. Whether one has a minute or a month to
spare, a positive change can be made.This part of the book is divided
into 13 chapters:
Money
Shopping
Food
Personal
Politics
Friends & Family
Community
Home
Media
Organizations
Work
Transportation
Travel
Because not everyone
shares the same vision of a better world, the book is
designed so that you can match your actions to your own vision.
The Better World Handbook contains
a lifetime of answers to the question,
What can I do to help?