Today is project for awesome. P4A is a day dedicated to trying to make the world a better place as you spend time on the internet. It was started in 2007 by the Vlogbrothers, Hank and John Green. Each year on Dec 17, people all over the internet make videos in support of their favorite charities. Through an indiegogo campaign, people donate money into one huge pot that will then be divided amongst the top voted charities. In addition, John Green will donate 1 penny for each comment on a project for awesome video. Click here for the video explaining this more eloquently.
I love project for awesome because it's not about how much money you can give but coming together as a community to discuss what's important to you and in doing so actually change the world. You have the chance to be a part of something larger than yourself. It's not all about money. Simply by taking the time to comment, or share a video you are helping.
There is a live stream happening for the next 24 hours on the vlogbrothers channel. I made a video in support of the arts that you can watch here. Below is a list of some of my favorite videos so far.
The Butterfly Foundation
Kiva/Tab for a Cause (Broke Student Edition)
Wikimedia Foundation
Child's Play
So far we've raised $422,000 (as of 1:30am Dec 18, 2013)
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