Avaaz, an online community and social movement campaign platform, is asking people from around the world to leave messages of ‘solidarity and love’ on their website. They are then delivering those messages by transcribing and posting them up in large print on prominent public spaces across Paris and Beirut.
“Let’s be a community that projects a beacon of light and proves that fear and division won’t win out” – Avaaz
The attacks in which 130 Parisians and 43 Beirutians were killed have had a devastating effect on the local communities. The people of Paris and Beirut who are still in mourning welcome the posts of peace that lets them know that the world is with them.
The service is giving people from around the world an unprecedented opportunity to express their support and care from far away. The response is one of awe and appreciation, as Paris and Beirut are kept aware that they are not alone with more and more posts arriving daily.
Avaaz are still accepting messages through their ‘The World Stands as One’ campaign. You can also read messages left by citizens from all corners of the world in real-time.
Let’s stand with #Paris and #Beirut and send messages of love and support to show #NousSommesUnis – Click to join: https://t.co/MEQHDQniyP
— Avaaz (@Avaaz) November 16, 2015
