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Thank You For Attending the OBM Conference of Change 2013

Joseph Choi — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:30:55 +0000

And with that, the One Big Movement Conference of Change 2013 last Saturday, May 25th was a success! Joined by a bevy of high school students and parents from across the Lower Mainland, the OBM Conference of Change 2013 played host to Megan from Canada Without Poverty, who taught us about the evolution of human rights and how it has led to issues of poverty across Canada. It was a very interesting presentation, and provided us with a great insight…

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Proudly Introducing Our EYTC2013 Sponsors

Shi-faye Foo — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:29:10 +0000

With our Conference of Change approaching in just FOUR days, the One Big Movement and Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities (EYTC) Challenge 2013 team is feeling incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from our Board of Directors, friends and family. Even more so, we are lucky to have amazing sponsors whom believe in our mission and understand the severity of child poverty in B.C. along with the need to take immediate action. We would like to thank the following sponsors…

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[PR] One Big Movement Hosting Conference This May to Engage High School Students On Child Poverty

Joseph Choi — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:42:36 +0000

To download a copy of this press release, please click HERE. You can register for our upcoming Conference of Change in May HERE. Vancouver, BC – According to the Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, First Call BC, one in seven children in BC, or about 121,000 kids, live in poverty. Our province currently has the second worst child poverty rate of 14.3% – just behind Manitoba. These are chilling statistics that make most Vancouverites fidget and shift uncomfortably in their seats.…

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Calling All Gr 10 to 12 High School Students!

Joseph Choi — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:11:30 +0000

Calling All High School Students Wanting to Make an Impact! High school students in between Grades 10 – 12 from the Lower Mainland, an amazing opportunity awaits you! We are looking for dedicated and passionate students with an urge to stop a prevalent issue close to our hearts and close to our homes. Did you know that one in seven children in B.C. live in poverty, and two-thirds of them live in Metro Vancouver alone? At One Big…

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A Terrible Diet Can Create a Fruitless Future

Joseph Choi — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:52:27 +0000

In today’s modern times, the standardization of mass produced food is needed to feed the immensely growing population. This has created some unhealthy eating habits for many children, especially those who come from low socio-economical backgrounds. Unhealthy foods are generally cheaper, as they are prepackaged and injected with preservatives for a longer shelf life. Not to mention affordable fast food joints, who cater to the marginal. As a consequence of children consuming these high sugar, salt and who-knows ingredients, their…

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