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January 2007 - Deborah Morris-Travers
My World of Difference year began with a hiss and roar!
There wasn't much time to sit around thinking about what I would be doing for the year because Every Child Counts was committed to organising a Celebration of Children at Parliament on 1 March. Linked into Children's Day, with the theme of "giving time" the celebration will focus on the positive but with some very real messages about the need for MPs to give children time and factor their needs into policy processes.
I was busy from day one, making arrangements for an event that would enchant, excite and entertain children while also allowing us to highlight the need for politicians to put children at the centre.
As part of the overall management of the event, one of my key tasks has been securing the involvement of partners such as the Office of the Children's Commissioner, the Families Commission, The Body Shop, and a host of others. I have also been working with a team of willing staff and volunteers to ensure every logistical issue is covered off.
At this point in time all of the planning and preparations are going well and the event looks set to be a great day. Let's hope the sun is shining!
I have also been working on some wider issues for Every Child Counts. This work has involved drafting a communications plan, preparing fundraising applications, developing a fundraising case document, updating text for a new brochure, writing media statements, and developing material for political and public education campaigns about the place of children in Aotearoa NZ.
I know that this year is going to be a busy and productive one ... but when working on issues as important and as urgent as children's well-being it never seems like we're doing quite enough. So, I know there will be plenty to keep me motivated and excited as the year goes on ... and our Celebration of Children on 1 March is a great way to start.
