Born Free, Born Equal: Celebrating Human Rights - World YWCA

own lives as well as speaking up on behalf of those most affected, but withthe least voice. As Isaiah urged his people, so his words challenge us toaction: Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defendthe cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow (Isaiah 1:17).Acknowledgement: Excerpts from "A Biblical Foundation for ClimateChange Action” by Mc. Kinnon, John. This article originally appeared inTEAR Australia's Target Magazine in August 2007. Used with permission.For Group DiscussionList some of the things that stop us living as if the Earth really does belongto God. How can your YWCA or YMCA help people to act in order to stopthis happening? How can young people work towards sustainabledevelopment?PrayerGod of creation, you sang the world into being. You breathed and we werecreated. Even the rocks sing your name. Help us to be grateful for yourcreation and to act responsibly knowing that we are called to be caretakersof this world which was lent to us.YMCA People Drive Environmental ChangeAs associations working at local level, YMCAs are ideally placed toinfluence local choices, practices and policies that collectively contribute toenvironmental destruction.Transforming Attitudes in Hong KongFor many years the youth of Hong Kong YMCAs have been dedicatingefforts to challenge and transform the minds and habits of young peopleconcerning environmental issues.One vehicle the young people have used to nurture a healthy attitudetowards the environment is the Grass Roots and Green sproutsnewsletters. The goal is to engage young people in the movement torespect the environment. Every school in hong Kong is on the circulationlist.22