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gettingintoaction.com is the english version of french website onpassealacte.fr. "On passe à l'acte" is a constructive journalism web site or an online broadcast of ingenious, remarkable and inspiring initiatives taken by ordinary people displayed through video interviews : in attempt to move forward and change the world ecologically and socially through creativity, action and individual or collectif innovation.

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Open democracy in Occitanie
Open democracy in OccitanieSociety 2 792 vues Impact global : 10
« We decided to turn a disused factory into a cultural space »
« We decided to turn a disused factory into a cultural space »
Rialto: a « recycled » factoryConstructive information 12 811 vues Impact global : 11
For the past 20 years, Vandana has been dedicated to saving open source seeds, [...]
Protecting and promoting open source seeds.Ecology - Environment 64 953 vues Impact global : 15
This 80-year-old Lady works unfaltering in order to encourage people to consume in ways [...]
Jane Goodall uplifts our hopesEcology - Environment 60 581 vues Impact global : 14
We’ve decided to stand up to save our neighbourhood park
Rescuing a city park!Ecology - Environment 9 507 vues Impact global : 10
I decided to reduce my carbon footprint as much as possible.
A carbon-free life !Habitat 21 496 vues Impact global : 8
“I've decided to see my depression as an opportunity”
The awakening : From depression to theatrical creationLifestyle changes 46 943 vues Impact global : 7
“I have decided to build my own yurt”
Selfbuilding your ecofriendly mobile homeHabitat 54 913 vues Impact global : 2
I decided to live in an urban socially-cohesive housing community.
An urban village : sustainable and socially-cohesive housing in townHabitat 23 410 vues Impact global : 4
I have decided to live in a community of homes in a rural area
I have decided to live in a community of homes in a rural area
A cluster of homes supported by « Terres de Liens »Habitat 24 353 vues Impact global : 4
I decided to set up a cooperative pedagogy in a traditional school
I decided to set up a cooperative pedagogy in a traditional school
Improving school with cooperative pedagogyEducation 27 054 vues Impact global : 6
I have discovered jobs I really like by travelling around the world
I have decided to drop everything to turn my life aroundLifestyle changes 76 603 vues Impact global : 2
50 of us have decided to share our skills and materials
Pooling skills between different flat-sharing homesSocioprofessional integration 15 279 vues Impact global : 6
I decided to do another job
I choose an activity in accordance with my valuesLifestyle changes 26 010 vues Impact global : 8
« We created a communicaty where seniors and children share life and work together. »
« Le Hameau des Buis and the children farm » : an intergenerational eco-villageSenior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 335 743 vues Impact global : 10
I decided to mobilize my capacities as an entrepreneur to create an ecological [...]
ecological agriculture farm for everyone : The AmaninsEcology - Environment 34 781 vues Impact global : 12
Simone (81 years old) and Medhi (30 years old): “We are senior/ student house mates… [...]
Inter-generational house matesSenior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 21 503 vues Impact global : 5
" We travelled the world to create music workshops for the most in need children! "
Children holding hands around the « Earth »Socioprofessional integration 11 913 vues Impact global : 9
" We have embarked on a project of clusters of communities! "
Ecoravie : live together !Habitat 23 690 vues Impact global : 6
" Every year, I decide to list my dreams and fulfil them even if I have to turn my [...]
Always live your dreams! 7 808 vues
" We celebrate and publicise citizens’ initiatives all over the world "
Imagination for People : innovation comes from each one !Society 11 825 vues Impact global : 11
" I decided to practise an activity in accordance with my own values "
Changing one’s professional lifeLifestyle changes 22 482 vues Impact global : 3
" I decided to support Japanese victims "
Model for fundraisingSocioprofessional integration 9 604 vues Impact global : 8
" I decided to use a car for two »
Car sharing !Consuming differently 11 536 vues Impact global : 2
" We have decided to boycott supermarkets to eat better"
Quality food for all the family.Sustainable agriculture - Food 79 377 vues Impact global : 4
" I’m 83 years old and I’ve decided to walk 120 kms over a period of 7 days to visit [...]
A senior on the road again !Senior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 66 952 vues Impact global : 3
" I decided to make people aware of sustainable development at home "
Sustainable development at homeEcology - Environment 14 934 vues Impact global : 12
" I've decided to give money and time in the field of Art and Medicine!
SponsorshipConstructive information 12 609 vues Impact global : 8
" I decided to make more local, organic and fair trade purchases »
" I decided to make more local, organic and fair trade purchases »
Responsible consumptionConsuming differently 20 626 vues
" I decided to do some research about the meaning of School and create a web site about [...]
« Schools of the world » : the impact of pedagogy on human beingsEducation 10 230 vues Impact global : 12
A villagers initiative to care for their elderly neighbours.
A villagers initiative to care for their elderly neighbours.
Bridging the generation gap has transformed our village.Habitat 17 097 vues
A villagers’ initiative to care for their elderly neighbours.
A villagers’ initiative to care for their elderly neighbours.
Bridging the generation gap has transformed our village !Senior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 12 184 vues
" We collect unused wheelchairs for African hospitals "
recycling : A second life for wheelchairs 21 250 vues
" We've decided to communicate simple tools for staying in good health free of charge "
Plantar Reflexology for everybody !Sustainable agriculture - Food 8 184 vues
" I set up a Sevillanas dancing workshop in an innercity secondary school with social and [...]
Dancing at school 5 806 vues
" I lend my voice to record audiobooks for visually impaired people "
" I lend my voice to record audiobooks for visually impaired people "
Lending one’s voiceSocioprofessional integration 10 074 vues
" I collect equipment for schools in poor countries "
" I collect equipment for schools in poor countries "
Useful journeySocioprofessional integration 8 923 vues
" People from a village decide to use earthworms to purify drinking water : it's a [...]
We filter waste water by vermicomposting!!Ecology - Environment 36 051 vues Impact global : 13
" We decided to form a network and organize cultural events. "
The « Chamôôô » group: young people turning words into actionConstructive information 10 008 vues Impact global : 4
Down with consumerism.
Down with consumerism.
Voice your anger !Consuming differently 10 257 vues
" I have decided to live my retirement in an intergenerational ecovillage "
retirement: ageing differentlySenior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 60 203 vues Impact global : 3
" I decided to launch the « ESSE » plan !!! "
A information tool for an alternative economic system!Economy 10 513 vues Impact global : 7
" I have decided to publish a national monthly magazine even if it seemed impossible for [...]
Time to act : a magazine for diversity of informationConstructive information 11 209 vues Impact global : 14
" when I was 70 years old, I left for India to help those in need ! "
Senior citizens to the rescue !Senior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 23 139 vues Impact global : 8
Recycling and renewable energies to build your future house.
Recycling and renewable energies to build your future house.
EarthshipHabitat 9 426 vues
We have set up workshops on learning how to build your own wind turbine.
Your own wind turbine ?Ecology - Environment 30 450 vues Impact global : 14
Friends share and share alike !
Clothes sharing partyConsuming differently 26 309 vues Impact global : 4
We have set up group clearing of our river bank near Montpellier !
Cleaning up nature together !Ecology - Environment 23 513 vues Impact global : 8
Unplanned and unexpected fresh fish delivered to your door !
A fish called WonderSustainable agriculture - Food 11 034 vues Impact global : 7
We've organized a shared meal in our tower bloc !
A Street Party !Link with the living 11 677 vues Impact global : 6
We seek most socially innovative entrepreneurs from around the world
We seek most socially innovative entrepreneurs from around the world
Let's create the world of tomorrow.Economy 6 963 vues
Text your friends about your new project : a gardening party ? Whether for fun or work, [...]
Many hands make light work. 4 769 vues
Actively initiating solidarity and cooperation in the work place. The economy and money [...]
New style work-cooperative ? 5 253 vues
We have created a multi function center in a remote area of rural France
Workshop 23 : A Multi-Focus Community Center in rural France 5 433 vues
We have organized a school-run relay but on foot !
We have organized a school-run relay but on foot !
PEDIBUS "Not the school run but the school walk !Ecology - Environment 6 724 vues
A reception class teacher introduces her pupils to philosophy.
5 year old Socrates ? 6 535 vues
A villagers initiative to care for their elderly neighbours
A villagers initiative to care for their elderly neighbours
Bridging the generation gap transformes our villageSenior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 7 959 vues
A group of artistes have set up an annual Xmas dinner for those who have nothing.
A group of artistes have set up an annual Xmas dinner for those who have nothing.
A Christmas dinner for the homeless.Socioprofessional integration 5 962 vues
We want to help the homeless regain self-esteem hygiene and well-being by offering free hair care.
We want to help the homeless regain self-esteem hygiene and well-being by offering free [...]
A free hair cut !Socioprofessional integration 4 994 vues
We sell you spare parts from recycled stock and we show you how to repair your bike.
We sell you spare parts from recycled stock and we show you how to repair your bike.
True re-cycling ?Ecology - Environment 8 738 vues
Go to the theatre and become the character who saves the situation. Inner city workshops on dealing with difficult situations.
Go to the theatre and become the character who saves the situation. Inner city workshops [...]
Become the hero of the play !Socioprofessional integration 7 707 vues
Children looked after by volunteer grand-parents.
Children looked after by volunteer grand-parents.
Borrow a granny ?Senior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 9 682 vues
We invented a play during our morning breaks.
A creative school girl.Education 59 416 vues Impact global : 3
A simple handbook on concocting your own cleaning agents.
A simple handbook on concocting your own cleaning agents.
Self eco-clean.Consuming differently 6 775 vues
Communal compost for your block of flats ? : waste disposal could lead to community [...]
A residents' compostEcology - Environment 20 440 vues
Why not give home and training for a future guide dog ?
Why not give home and training for a future guide dog ?
Puppy nanny ?Socioprofessional integration 6 876 vues
We've decided to set up a free clinic for wild life !
Penniless pussies, destitute doggies ? no weary weasels or harrassed hedgehogsLink with the living 15 150 vues Impact global : 8
We've decided to organise their own communal living, rather than move into a retirement home ... to live one’s old age differently.
We've decided to organise their own communal living, rather than move into a retirement [...]
self administered retirement living associationSenior citizens and society - Intergénerational cooperation 10 877 vues
A world class violinist devoted ten years of her life sharing classical music with the needy.
A world class violinist devoted ten years of her life sharing classical music with the [...]
Classical music for all.Constructive information 9 678 vues