Inspirational Profiles

There are many well known environmental and social justice activists. But in many ways, the real heroes are the people working in their communities, often without much profile or recognition. We seek to acknowledge some of the inspirational people in our movements in this section. You would be welcome to send us other stories for inclusion. Please email to cam.walker@foe.org.au There is also a regular 'inspiration' section in Chain Reaction magazine.

Annie Kajir (PNG) — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-10-06 12:20

Annie is the CEO of the Environmental Law Centre in PNG.

Bert King (Victoria) — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-01-12 18:15

 

The Change Agency (QLD) — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-10-06 12:18

The Change Agency works with activists and community organisers to help people clarify their purpose and develop plans that will enable them to be heard, focus their energies and achieve social and environmental outcomes.

Aunty Betty King (VIC) — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-05-10 16:03

Gournditch Mar Yigar-Kerrup Dhautwarrung Elder and eldest surviving direct descendant of the King of the Yigar clan.

Suzie Zent (VIC) — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-05-10 16:06

Suzie is a tireless campaigner from the Strzelecki Ranges, two hours drive south-east of Melbourne.

Chain Reaction #98 - Strong communities, sane world — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-05-28 12:37

Published in September 2006, this edition features articles on building the strength of local economies and resistance to the neoliberal agenda.

Sophie, Joel and Uncle Kevin win the Jill Hudson Award — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-06-08 14:07

FoE Adelaide campaigners share the 2007 Jill Hudson Award.

Airskywind — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-09-28 10:44

Stories of renewable energy, climate action and energy efficiency There are so many positive stories of communities taking action to combat climate change, improve the local environment and empower individuals that I've started a blog to share them. It is called Airskywind Ian Lett <airskywind@westnet.com.au>

Olatunde Johnson (Sierra Leone ) — by CamWalker — last modified 2007-10-06 12:21

Olatunde is a founder of Friends of the Earth (FoE) Sierra Leone

Tasmania's forests - Still Wild, Still Threatened — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-11-06 22:03

Aidan Hicks pays tribute to forest activists in south-west Tasmania. September 2008