The Action Blog

Thank you to all the 4,009 blogs (and counting) who have already signed up to participate in Blog Action Day 2008! (Sign up now if you haven’t yet.) We’re so excited for October 15 to arrive.

We recently asked some of you this question via Twitter:

Why are you participating in Blog Action Day 2008?

Here are 11 powerful reasons you mentioned that you are going to take part in Blog Action Day this year:

Reason #1. I’m participating ’cause in Brazil, 1% of the richest have the same as 50% of the poorest people. The inequality is the worse problem here. - Johnny Valchrist

Reason #2. I’m participating because, (just like making loans via Kiva) it’s a way to leverage my blog’s small amount of power for good. Or, just as I put on the Kiva page, I’m doing this because: I can. - Juggling Frogs

Reason #3. I’ve chosen to participate in order for my voice to be heard: I want to make a difference. Poverty has gone on far too long for there not to be a better solution for it. - Kris Rowlands

Reason #4. I participate b/c poverty should be non-existent in our world today. Each person deserves a chance to be able to wake up and enjoy life. - crossn81

Reason #5. I wanted to bring about a change in this world. Blog Action Day is the best platform where I can contribute at least something for a change. - Archit

Reason #6. To use the readership of the blog to make a difference. It doesn’t matter how small! - polkadotbride

Reason #7. Because it creates a community of thoughts-in-action for a non-selfish purpose. - the1kiddo

Reason #8. I’m participating in Blog Action Day cause I care about the future and the world! And I’m concerned specially, Global Warming. - Pablo Rosero

Reason #9. ‘cuz poverty is 1 reason why we have terrorists; ‘cuz poverty is wrong; ‘cuz bloggers should & can help. - Pam

Reason #10. ’cause I’ve something to say, and I have someone who listens. Inspiring even only 1 person is a step in the right direction. - Hjortur Smarason

Reason #11. Tough question. Mainly because it’s such a good cause. Also, if we can make a difference, I want to be part of it. - Foss

Please share this list with a friend.

No one should be able to say, “I don’t have a reason to talk about poverty.”

Stay tuned for a blog post where we tell you a bunch of ways to follow Blog Action Day on social media sites, plus an update on some exciting partnerships we’ve formed for the big event!

Why are you participating in Blog Action Day 2008? Please leave a comment and let us know!

The more reasons, the better. We’d love to compile these into a book after October 15 rolls by.

THANK YOU so much. May the world remember your participation in this great event.

Photo by Michelle Brea