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Fair Start Movement

The Problem: Family planning in the world today is based upon a parent-centered and isolationist model that hurts children, families, communities, and our environment. That model prevents the realization of freedom and is the fundamental source of our social and ecological crises. That model is the product of governments and businesses that profit from population growth, want to avoid collective obligations that require investing in rather than exploiting future generations, and who helped eliminate the responsibilities inherent in having kids as a means of accelerating growth. The Solution: Having Kids acts as a “part replacer,” replacing the morally incoherent parent-centered model, which has been debunked by theorists, with the truly human rights-based and child-centered Fair Start model. That move will also create space for the development of even better models. Future children should be the focus of family planning laws and policies because they have the most at stake. That change is the key to freedom – the freedom to a say in the rules under which one lives, to equal opportunities in life, and the freedom from others that is nature. That is what a decolonized future looks like. This is not merely theoretical, but the basis for concrete action we can take today at multiple levels of social change – legal, institutional, cultural, discursive, etc. The Fair Start model is the best construction of the moral and legal right to have children. Here are examples of how Having Kids is replacing the old and isolationist model with the Fair Start model. Having Kids is more a praxis of truly human rights-based family planning than an entity. We invite you to join the transition to better family planning by taking actions to ensure kids a fair start in life, and speaking out about what you’ve done. The human brain is predisposed to focus on the immediate over the important. Working for social change without family planning reform is the worst case of this tendency, but together we can change direction. Having Kids is not just another voice in the crowd. Instead, we make sure all voices matter by changing the nature of the crowd.

Tucson, Arizona

ANIMALS AS NATURAL THERAPY

Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) offers healing programs based on the knowledge that animals can teach humans important life skills: respect for self and others, trust-building, and clear communication. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, ANT operates out of Windy Acres, a one-hundred-year-old, 5-acre farm situated at the edge of Bellingham, WA in Northwest Washington. Windy Acres provides a peaceful, secluded spot for our animal and human partners to practice their healing work. Over the past decade, ANT has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults.

Bellingham, Washington

Growing a Future (Fern Ridge School District School Farm)

To teach and train students and community members of all ages how to develop a healthy, self-sustaining and thriving community through soils training and farming.

Elmira, Oregon

HappyHubz, Inc.

Happy Hubz’s mission is to be one of the leading fundraising platforms in the United States in helping other not for profit entities (501(c)3s) reach their mission goals while promoting the advancement of community awareness of pet care, disease protection, and animal rescue while supporting economically challenged families, senior citizens, veterans and first responders.

Union Bridge, Maryland

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News Release Basketball

The mission of News Release Basketball is to present the Good News of Jesus Christ, and develop disciples of our Lord by building Christ-centered relationships using the sport of basketball.

Louisville, Colorado

SERVING OUR KIDS FOUNDATION

Serving Our Kids Foundation is dedicated to feeding and serving the needs of homeless and at-risk kids in the Vegas Valley. We will utilize community volunteers and organizations to make this happen. Serving Our Kids Foundation is a 100% grassroots organization, operated exclusively by volunteers.

Henderson, Nevada

Youth Peace Group Danube

YPGD - MGM “Dunav” is an important contributor to stability and development of the South-East region of Europe!

32000 Vukovar

Noise for Now

NOISE FOR NOW is a national initiative that enables performers to connect with and financially support grassroots organizations that work in the field of Reproductive Justice including abortion access. NOISE FOR NOW is the link between touring musicians, progressive promoters, and local reproductive rights organizations in cities across the country. Reproductive health care services, including access to safe and legal abortion, are under attack. By organizing benefit concerts and campaigns, NOISE FOR NOW provides a way for performers to use their talents to raise money and send a clear message that Reproductive Rights are human rights.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

YWAM Converge

Connecting Students to Missional Internships

Ocean City, New Jersey

Community Living Opportunities, Inc. dba CLO

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

LENEXA, Kansas

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Tacoma Rescue Mission Inc

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Tacoma, Washington

Project Helping

To improve mental wellness through daily practice of kyndfulness - volunteering, acts of kyndness, and gratitude.

Denver, Colorado