Campaigns, petitions and fighting for good causes: Seeking to inspire #WorldRevolution

Hey y'all,

So I'm using this post to help spread the word of three very important causes to me and hope you will do the same (if they are relevant to you of course). The first one is #FoodRevolutionDay which aims to increase the education of food in schools so as to prevent the ever rising levels of obesity in society. This campaign began with Jamie Oliver and continues to inspire many people and help the community. It is gradually spreading all over the world with 182 countries so far participating in the cause. 

"With diet-related diseases rising at an alarming rate, it has never been more important to educate children about food, where it comes from and how it affects their bodies."

The next cause I want to share is the #StopTaxingMyPeriod!  campaign which needs 75,000 signatures to get through to the government. Here's a little excerpt which perfectly describes why females should not be taxed for buying sanitary pads and other necessary items every month in Australia:

"Since 2000, the Australian Government has taxed every menstruating Australian 10% every time we get our period. It is estimated that our periods earn the government a whopping $25 million each year! How can a bodily function be taxed? Because the government doesn't consider the tampons and pads we're forced to buy every few weeks 'necessary' enough to be GST-free. 

On the other hand, condoms, lubricants, sunscreen and nicotine patches are all tax-free because they are classed as important health goods. But isn't the reproductive health and hygiene of 10 million Australians important too? People who get periods don't buy pads and tampons for pleasure, so why are we forced to fork out an extra 10% every 2, 3, 4 weeks? Taxing Australians for getting their period isn't just sexist, it's fundamentally unfair!"

If that doesn't convince you I don't know what will. Also as a side note, I have linked the websites in the titles of the campaigns. 
Finally, is the cause that is perhaps most important to everyone: increasing funding for universities. It's called #DefendOurUniversities and basically will affect present and future generations of children being educated in Australia.

Anyway, I hope that some of you will sign up to these causes if you have the hope for creating a better future. That's all for now, kiddos.

Much love,

Alyssa xoxo