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Delivering RESPECT – Diversity in Education

I am currently delivering a cultural enhancement initiative at a college in the UK.

Called, the RESPECT CAMPAIGN, and initially a training program aimed at facilitating understanding of the Equality Act 2010, so that students develop an awareness of all 9 protected characteristics (disability, race, sexual orientation, religion and belief, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex and age), the initiative looks at how discriminatory behaviour towards anyone who holds one or more of these, and that means anyone, is unacceptable.

WHAT IS THE GIVE 'EM HOPE CAMPAIGN?


Stage One - The Give 'em Hope Campaign is an inclusive and inspirational celebration of diversity; an online video initiative to encourage and uplift those who feel marginalised, isolated or limited by labels. We exist to bring hope to those who need it most and do so by sharing our stories.

The campaign was founded by David E Watters in early 2011 and has grown, with the support of numerous international cheerleaders and proactive participants. 





All of our videos can be found on our youtube channel.

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC – GIVE ‘EM HOPE CAMPAIGN

I definitely see a Give ‘em Hope album coming together. Thank you to everyone who has contributed a music video; particularly to those who have written original songs especially for the campaign. Do you want to contribute your music to this initiative?


Email me at: DavidWatters@nbiassociates.co.uk

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EQUAL LOVE CAMPAIGN - NTV RUSSIA



The UK Same-sex marriage Bill promotes a debate on NTV Russia.

Anton Wolski, Private NTV correspondent in the UK (London), interviews David Watters, Richard Hull, Peter Tatchell, Colette French, and Katie Green.






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YOU ARE A LEADER TOO

If, as some here have said, I am a leader, then please do not make yourself a follower but instead become a leader too. I see the potential in every single one of you and the strengths that you have are incredible to behold.
 
There are leaders here already, and those who doubt that they could lead, but in being here and in speaking your truth you are creating a way for others to rise up and be free of the limitations that others have placed upon them. Your authenticity and generosity are the gifts that show you to be a leader and a light to others; others whom, when the time is right, will themselves lead - and so it continues.

A Poem for World AIDS Day

This poem was written many years ago and is in fact 2 poems pasted together.
 
I wanted to write about loss and saw that my original poem about World War One complimented my later poem about Michael.
 
This is for everyone who has felt loss and especially is in remembrance of those families who have suffered unnecessary and senseless loss.
 
 
 
Michael Talking - David E Watters
 
Desperate to discover
a way to live longer,
Some… method of existing
to keep us alive,
 
I don’t have the answer,

WORLD AIDS DAY – CELEBRITY AUCTION

I started stalking celebrities a few years back but all in a good cause. I wanted to do something that would help the Terrence Higgins Trust.http://www.tht.org.uk/which is the leading and largest HIV and sexual health charity in the UK.
 
So I emailed and called anyone and everyone I thought would be sympathetic to the cause; Kylie Minogue, Stephen Fry, Joan Baez, Little Britain’s Matt Lucas and David Walliams, Mari Wilson, Horse, Ari Gold, Leon Lopez, Del Shores…anyway, the list is endless.
 

DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN EQUALITY?



If you believe that we all deserve equality in this world then share this petition and urge your friends to sign it. 
The petition relates to the Equal Love Campaign in the UK and I am part of this initiative to challenge the exclusion of straight couples from civil partnerships and gay couples from civil marriage. 

If these are of equal value then why do we discriminate and tell couples which institution they can enter when celebrating their love and commitment?http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Support_Gay_Marriage_in_the_UK/

Highly Recommended - Karen Kodish Photography




Karen Kodish-Photography www.kodishphotos.com
  

   





Karen Kodish has photographed me at 2 public speaking engagements and is responsible for the banner images on this website.   













Karen tells us, 

"Whether it be a child’s party, a civil partnership/wedding, on stage or in the studio, Karen captures the essence of you and the atmosphere of the day. She has a creative and candid approach to her photography and brings your event or portraits to life.

CHANGE OF TUNE FESTIVAL

CHANGE OF TUNE...
 
...IS THE TITLE GIVEN BY STUDENTS OF ANDOVER COLLEGE, HAMPSHIRE TO THEIR PRO-EQUALITY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL.
THIS FESTIVAL IS SUPPORTED AND ENDORSED BY NBI ASSOCIATES AND IS THE FIRST EVENT TO BE PRODUCED UNDER THE GIVE 'EM HOPE UMBRELLA.
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GIVE 'EM HOPE CAMPAIGN - CHANGE OF TUNE FESTIVAL UPDATE (26 FEB 2012)