Communication plays an important role in changing the world. One of the most common methods of inspiring and informative communication to people, are speeches. There are different types of speeches, however, the ones that can make a difference in the world, are the speeches of inspiration. Dobkin & Pace (2006) state the “inspirational shares much with the persuasive speech because it aims to motivate listeners and arouse their passions” (Dobkin & Pace, 2006). Inspirational communicators inform and invite people to be aware of issues such as human rights or human trafficking, by sending out the message and hoping people supports their good cause. But how does the message gets sent? Thanks to technology, we can be informed of things happening on the other side of the world. Speakers use technology to deliver their messages and to involve people in participating.
Change.org is a website designed to empower people “to start, join, and win campaigns for social change” (Change.org, 2011). This website offers people with online tools such as social networks, o spread the word faster.
A case that I found interesting is a petition made to the President of Haiti, regarding the “Son of God” Orphanage in Carrefour, and starting an investigation in to the social services agency, IBESR.
International rights organizations found evidence linked to human and organ trafficking; children at this orphanage, face abuse, neglect, starvation and trafficking.
This petition was created by Tom Davis and everybody can sign this letter that is posted on Facebook and his blog. In fact, if the people signing the petition letter have a blog on their own, they can add a blog widget to theirs. This widget appears on the main page of your blog showing your followers the causes you care about. 3,000 signatures have been reached so far for the Haiti orphanage thanks to technology!
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