ActionAid is looking for a passionate woman who is connected as a producer, consumer or activist with sustainable agriculture and rural communites here in Australia to send to Tanzania as part of our blogger training program.
You might be a rural farmer, agricultural student, garden farmer in the city - or somene passionate about organic farm fresh food.
If this sounds like you, then we want you as our Hunger Busting Blogger.
The successful applicant will be one a select group of 15 ActionAid activists from around the world who will be trained in the use of blogs to help them communicate effectively, connect with their fellow bloggers, while learning about the issues that face rural women in the developing world.
We don't need a blogging expert, you just need to have an open mind and be passionate about fighting the root causes of poverty, and empowering rural women to fight for their rights.
As ActionAid's Hunger Busting Blogger, you will give poverty a voice by:
- Travelling to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania
- Meeting other global activists and learning together how blogging can help contribute to the fight against poverty and injustice
- Acting as ActionAid Australia's Hunger Busting Blogger for 12 months.
>> Nominate yourself as a Hunger Busting Blogger
>> Learn more about the Blogger training
How do I nominate myself?
To nominate yourself, simply post a comment on our Hunger Busting Blog explaining why you think you'll make the perfect Hunger Busting Blogger?
You can also support the nomination of someone else by posting a comment explaining why you think they would be the ideal choice for ActionAid.
This isn't a popularity contest – there is no "voting". ActionAid will judge all nominations on the quality of their comments and support they get from others. We're after the best woman for the job.
For the full selection criteria, visit the Hunger Busting Blog.
Nominations close on 30 May 2011.What are you waiting for - nominate yourself right now!
Nominate yourself now
Want to fly to Tanzania in July and learn how to blog about solutions to world hunger?
Easy! Visit our Hunger Busting Blog and post a short comment explaining why you think you'd make the perfect Hunger Busting Blogger.
Nominations close 30 May 2011
What's a Hunger Busting Blogger?
ActionAid is looking for an Australian woman who is passionate about sustainable agriculture and rural communities to send to Tanzania in July to learn how to blog about solutions to world hunger.
