Join the 7 Day Countdown to a World at 7 Billion
The world population is projected to reach 7 billion people on October 31st- exactly seven days from today. Join the 7 Billion Actions campaign as we count down to a world of 7 billion by sharing your positive stories using social media.
One New Topic Each Day
Each day will be dedicated to a specific topic, so pick one of the topics below, and tell us how you or your organization is taking action in that specific area. We are hoping for nothing less than an explosion of positive stories of individuals and organizations making a difference in their communities and around the world.
The 7 Topics
We will focus on an important topic on each of the seven days leading up to October 31st. Share your stories in any of these areas below:
- Monday, October 24th- Kick-off of the 7 Day Countdown to 7 Billion
- Tuesday, October 25th- Women and Girls: Empowerment and Progress
- Wednesday, October 26th- Reproductive Health and Rights: The Facts of Life
- Thursday, October 27th- Poverty and Inequality: Breaking the Cycle
- Friday, October 28th- Aging: An Unprecedented Challenge
- Saturday, October 29th- Young People: Forging the Future
- Sunday, October 30th- Urbanization: Planning for Growth
- Monday, October 31st- Environment: Healthly Planet, Healthy People
How to Participate
1. Pick your favorite topic
- Identify which of the 7 topics you are most passionate about
2. Share your story on Twitter Using #7billion
- Write a tweet on that specific day and use #7billion to share your story
- How are you taking action for a better world? Feel free to share links to projects, campaigns and initiatives that can inspire others.
3. Share your story on Facebook
- Like the 7 Billion Actions Facebook Page
- Tell us how you are taking action in one of the 7 key areas by posting your story on the 7 Billion Actions Facebook Wall or on your own Facebook profile (remember to tag @7billionactions)
4. Share your story on www.7billionactions.org
- Post your story on www.7billionactions.org and tell us how you are taking action in one of the 7 key areas
- Click ‘Like’ on the Facebook icon to share your story on Facebook or click on the ‘Tweet’ button to share on Twitter
Need inspiration for your story? Check out some amazing stories at www.7billionactions.org/stories
