#ONEMums Lend us your voices!
I have a pretty loud voice, I think it goes with the territory of being a mum. Not often though do I get to use it for something worthwhile, now’s my chance – I hope you are listening!
Tomorrow evening (Saturday) my very good friend Michelle and Jen from BritMums will be starting their long journey to Ethiopia with ONE. On this ONEMums trip they will be joining up with a group of American bloggers to share with us the story of the county, the work that ONE are doing and how lives are being improved and indeed saved as a result.
ONE are not a charity, you will never see them asking you for money, all they want is your voice. ONE is a non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. Backed by more than 3 million members, they work with government leaders to support proven, cost-effective solutions to save lives and help build sustainable futures.
ONEMums (ONEMoms) was brought about through the notion that all parents share a connection, and if we come together and build on that connection then great things can happen, we can spread the word and so a whisper becomes a booming noise, echoing around the world.
But what are we shouting about?
Simple. We are sharing the great news, showing everyone the good that has already been done and the potential that exists. This trip is not about bringing us pictures of despair malnourished children and disease all around, it is about Living Proof – the real progress being made by ONE.
What can I do?
Sign up to ONE, add your voice to the movement and get behind the campaign.
Ask others to do the same. Add the widget to your blog (like mine top left) to make it easy for others to get involved.
Follow the journey of Michelle and the team with the #ONEMums and #ONEMoms tags
Write about it, shout about it and why not even join in my little meme below.
The “It Only Takes ONEMum” Meme
So I thought as a light-hearted way of getting everyone involved we could do something fun. It’s pretty simple and shouldn’t take too long. In an acronym stylee (if you know the actual word let me know!) take the letters of ONEMums (or ONEMoms) and create phrases or just words that sum up being a mum for you.
You can be as serious or witty as you like. Whatever you choose to do, make sure you add the link to sign up for ONE to your post and then add yourself to the linky below. Spread the word and encourage others to join in.
Whatever you do I’m sure it will be better than my effort:
Only thing I have ever really wanted to be Never have I felt love like it Emotional rollercoaster Mummy, the word I waited so long to hear Unique little boy that is our world Money can’t buy experience Simply the best
Pass it on!
One love
One blood
One life
You got to do what you should
One life
With each other
Sisters
Brothers
One life
But we’re not the same
We get to
Carry each other
Carry each other
ONE
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Ahh Clare, that is so lovely, my heart was in my throat as I read about your feelings towards being a Mum and Little J.
Thank you, Mich x
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It’s funny that it’s not something I talk about or even admit very often. I should though – best thing ever x
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Yes embrace it and admit it! Mich x
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What a clever idea! I love mums using their voice for good!
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Thank you, I hope it helped spread the word a little
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Mine is up! Thanks Clare xx
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Thank you so much!
seasiderinthecity recently posted..Project 366 – Week 41
Love your acronym
It was the only thing I ever wanted to be and I waited 21 months to hear my oldest call me Mummy!
Kate, Scattymumofboys recently posted..#ONEMum Lend Us Your Voice!
A great way of showing our support Clare, thank you for starting this mme.
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this is such a briliant idea, love it xx
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Great post, thanks for organising this Clare!
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Lovely idea to spread the news
Emma The Mini Mes and Me recently posted..ONEMums Meme
great post and a lovely idea highlighting a fantastic campaign
Anne recently posted..One Mums Lend Us Your Voice meme
Thank you sooo much for this….what a fantastic idea xxx Love it
I left a comment days ago but noticed it didn’t show up… probably because I did it via mobile phone xxx
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Have added my ‘voice’. Fantastic idea Clare x
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Brilliant, thank you xx
Wish I could do more, it is so inspiring.
I looked up the word for this style and here is the link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrostic
X
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Awesome! I didn’t even know what to search for to describe it lol!
Well done Clare, I’m so sorry it took me so long. xx
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No worries at all – thanks for getting involved x
I’m sorry that I haven’t done this post yet, it’s been a chaotic and horrible week and I’ve been struggling. I also am having a bit of an issue understanding the campaign and ONE’s philosophy. I have RTed and shared several times on Facebook though.
No pressure to join in at all! I really appreciate the tweets and sharing. Thank you
Better late than never I hope and I didn’t quite stick to the script, hope that’s okay!
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I absolutely loved your post! Thank you x
Hi Clare, I’d like to join – a little late! – but couldn’t get the widget to work… I’ve tweeted you so if you can help (and I’m not too late!) then I’ll publish tomorrow
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Thanks for joining in – I think you got the widget sorted?
Bit late to the party but we will blame @Aresidence
Hope my post looks okay but most importantly helps make a difference x
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There was no hurry! Thank you for joining in