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Change: Organising Tomorrow, Today
Unless there is significant change, the world is heading for an explosion. The growing gap between rich and poor is dangerous and unsustainable. The plundering of resources is damaging our planet. Something has to be done.
In this book, Jay Naidoo harnesses his experience as a labour union organiser, government minister, social entrepreneur and global thought leader, and explores ways of solving some of the world’s biggest problems. Drawing from his experiences in South Africa, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh and other countries, he presents a variety of options for ending poverty and global warming, with a focus on organising in our communities and building change from below and beyond borders.
Naidoo’s message is significant action must be taken immediately if we want future generations to live in a world that we take for granted today.
In this book, Jay Naidoo harnesses his experience as a labour union organiser, government minister, social entrepreneur and global thought leader, and explores ways of solving some of the world’s biggest problems. Drawing from his experiences in South Africa, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh and other countries, he presents a variety of options for ending poverty and global warming, with a focus on organising in our communities and building change from below and beyond borders.
Naidoo’s message is significant action must be taken immediately if we want future generations to live in a world that we take for granted today.
- GenresPoliticsNonfiction
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2017
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Jay Naidoo
5 books2 followersJay Naidoo is a former minister in the South African cabinet of former President Nelson Mandela. He served as Minister of Reconstruction and Development Programme and as Minister of Post, Telecommunications, and Broadcasting from from 1994 to 1999.
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June 14, 2022
Jay Naidoo is a family friend and for as long as I can remember, I have been astonished by his unwavering positive attitude.
I started this book in a bizarre mindset: the world around me seemed bleak of options and the inequality everlasting. The first page of the book was a direct reflection of my thoughts and was the hook I needed. I was intrigued to see what wisdom Jay would be relaying to the youth and to future generations.
The book is predominantly set in a South African context. The history of the institutionalised racial oppression that existed in the country is mentioned as Jay talks of his own experiences but also of key actors, events and movements. He describes his work within trade unions, leading to his role as the founding general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions. Jay skillfully recaps his past experiences to relate them to current issues, all the while bringing light to concepts, ideas and goals for creating a better tomorrow. The key words I was left with were: accountability, transparency, self-awareness, humility and the importance of community.
I started this book in a bizarre mindset: the world around me seemed bleak of options and the inequality everlasting. The first page of the book was a direct reflection of my thoughts and was the hook I needed. I was intrigued to see what wisdom Jay would be relaying to the youth and to future generations.
The book is predominantly set in a South African context. The history of the institutionalised racial oppression that existed in the country is mentioned as Jay talks of his own experiences but also of key actors, events and movements. He describes his work within trade unions, leading to his role as the founding general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions. Jay skillfully recaps his past experiences to relate them to current issues, all the while bringing light to concepts, ideas and goals for creating a better tomorrow. The key words I was left with were: accountability, transparency, self-awareness, humility and the importance of community.
August 4, 2017
Jay Naidoo for president! Every South African should read this book.
September 30, 2023
Inspiring book
Though it starts with a lot of idealism, brings extremely local and personal examples of change, climate and sustainability. A lifetime of Jay's work and struggles is inspiring to say the least.
Though it starts with a lot of idealism, brings extremely local and personal examples of change, climate and sustainability. A lifetime of Jay's work and struggles is inspiring to say the least.
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