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Global Challenge

Take The Global Challenge
Action Inspiring Action

At the North Magnetic Pole The challenge of the next millennium is to live in greater harmony with each other and the environment. Any action, no matter how small, makes a change. Your response to The Global Challenge will be carried by the Pole To Pole 2000 team around the globe from one pole to the other, to highlight the fact that individuals can really make a difference. Join the team by taking The Global Challenge here.

The Personal Challenge The Nobel Challenge
more information below

In both cases, please tell us your name, age, city and country. If you choose the second option, enter your action promise in the message section of the E-mail. All E-mail addresses will remain confidential.

SUGGESTIONS ON SPECIFIC ACTION

HUMANITARIAN
- Act kindly to others
- Donate to worthy causes
- Help others less fortunate
- Volunteer time

ENVIRONMENTAL
- Recycle more
- Choose environmentally friendly purchases
- Volunteer to help an environmental project
- Use public transport, foot or bicycle


SAMPLES OF GLOBAL CHALLENGES RECEIVED

I promise that I will always treasure the earth; I won't pollute; I'll recycle; I will use a compost and pick up trash when I see it. I will also help the poor.

Will Richards, Age 11. Lexington Park, Maryland, USA.

I will sponsor 1-2 children from third world countries, car pool to protect the air, respect people for who they are and look at things through their eyes.

Mari Dickey,Age 15. 100 Mile House, BC, Canada.

Good luck on your journey!!!!!!! It sounds very very neat. I wish you my best luck. I wish I could go. My promise is to make the world stay beautiful and clean. Best of luck.

Lenora Oeters, Age 10. Cincinnatti, Ohio, USA.

I will clean up our creek and recycle everything I use.

Justin Quiring. Age 14. 108 Mile Ranch, BC. Canada.

Hello, Good luck on your trip. I think it's great what you're doing. I am going to pick up litter and recycle more often. Good Luck you are really brave for doing what you are doing.

Emily Birch, Age 9. Dayton, Ohio, USA.

I will write music that broadcasts peace and world love, and do a kind act each day.

Rhonda Adolph, Age 16. Lac La Hache, BC. Canada.

I'll volunteer for international exchange like mother teresa's home..and i'll keep garbage off my house but in seperately (you know the recycle symbol...) and try to keep my interest on our earth!!

S. Sun, Age 22. Korea.

I will keep local bike trails clean and keep garbage off them. I'll also volunteer 2-3 hours a week for social causes.

Joe Seiler. Age 15. Lone Butte, BC, Canada.

Writing pledges in Argentinean school
Argentina: Writing Pledges in School


Submit your personal challenge
Please tell us your name, age, city and country and enter your action promise in the message section of the E-mail. (E-mail addresses will remain confidential).



NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNERS PLEDGE

I pledge in my daily life, in my family, my work, my community, my country and my region, to:

Respect all life. Respect the life and dignity of each human being without discrimination or prejudice.

Reject violence. Practice active non-violence, rejecting violence in all its forms...in particular towards the most deprived and vulnerable....

Share with others. Share my time and material resources in a spirit of generosity to put an end to exclusion, injustice and political and economic oppression.

Listen to understand. Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity, giving preference always to dialogue and listening without engaging in fanaticism, defamation and the rejection of others.

Preserve the planet. Promote consumer behavior that is responsible and development practices that respect all forms of life and preserve the balance of nature on the planet.

Rediscover solidarity. Contribute to the development of my community, with the full participation of women and respect for democratic principles, in order to create together new forms of solidarity.


Submit your Nobel challenge

OR

Submit your Personal Challenge

In both cases please tell us your name, age, city and country. If you choose the first (personal) option, enter your action promise in the message section of the E-mail. All E-mail addresses will remain confidential.
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