Blog Action Day is an annual event which brings together bloggers from all around the world to talk about and raise awareness of a chosen issue for that year. This year, BAD is focused on Poverty. As it is such a broad area, participants are asked to interpret the topic as they will.

The hope is that with thousands of registered participants talking about the same issue on the same day, the world’s attention will turn to this important issue and encourage people from all walks of life to consider the issue and what we can do to help turn the situation around.

when is it?

Blog Action Day will be held on October 15th, 2008. Registration is open from August 15th to October 15th. It’s important to register for the event so that organisers can track how many people are taking part. You can register here.

so, how can I participate?

Got a blog, podcast or videocast? On 15th of October, dedicate the day’s blogging or podcasting to discussing the issue of poverty. How does it effect your industry? What can you do to help? Spread the world via your blog or podcast and get people involved.

Advertise on your site? Donate the day’s earnings to charities dedicated to ending poverty. Not sure where to start? Check out Blog Action Day’s suggested funds and charities on their site.

At present there are 4,735 participating sites, with big name supporters such as Envato, Blog.TV, and more.

For more information, visit blogactionday.org.

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Tags: blog action day, charity, global issues

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