Geeking For Good

Today I’d like to highlight a few projects created by some social changemakers doing good for the Australian community.

Riding4acause

• Site: Riding4acause.org
• Twitter: @Riding4acause
• Facebook: Causes page

Riding4acause is a project by to raise awareness for male depression by 3 guys riding motorcycles. Their goal is to raise male depression – which is suffered by 1 in 8 men worldwide. From their website:

They will embark on their first major ride in September 2010, from Sydney to Glen Helen Resort  (see Rides page), joining Steve Andrews from Black Dog Ride, in an Australian wide initiative to educate the community about Male Depression.

One year later, in September 2011, the guys will ride across the USA,  from Disneyland to Disneyworld, (the happiest places on earth, full route details here) leaving LA on the 25th of September 2011, arriving at Florida just in time for Biketoberfest.

The Perfect Gift For A Man

• Site: ThePerfectGiftForAMan.com.au
• Facebook: Fan page

The Perfect Gift For A Man is a book with 30 stories about reinventing manhood. The book includes some amazing stories by well-known Aussies in the social media space. While you can download the free e-book, you can also buy a physical copy, with profits going to the Inspire Foundation.

5CentTweet

• Site: 5CentTweet.wordpress.com
• Twitter: @5CentTweet

5CentTweet is a project I only learnt about today, but it looks very promising. The brainchild of @Glebe2037, the project is asking participants to donate 5 cents for every tweet they send during 2010, starting February. At the moment, there is a call for charity nominations to determine which organisation will get the funds.

I’d like to start profiling more campaigns like the one above, so if you are involved in any similar projects, please let me know.

Filed under: Uncategorized by Lauren on Thursday, January 14, 2010 | Social tagging: australia > fundraising > social change > social media