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Welcome to Social Activator

The purpose of this blog is to log thoughts on social activism, design, marketing and community building as well as to review of fantastic projects within the community which strive to create spaces for people to share knowledge, skills, abilities and fun.
My vision is for everyone to come to the recognition that they are social activator. They are change agents. They can create opportunities for other to find their own space in this world to create a better present for themselves but also for others. We are all activators.
I have plenty of ideas on how this blog will be run. I will probably start where I am now in the UK, Leicester before expanding my reach.
I will write down all those ideas and then structure my thoughts before moving to my next action.
I keep you posted!

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