GetupStandup is a new voluntary organization started up by a group of Maltese students late 2009.  The organization was created to offer more channels for activism in Malta.  The desire to promote love and friendship amongst all people is at the core of our beliefs.  In Malta there are many community oriented projects, but the areas of human rights and cultural acceptance are often neglected.  So the initial focus of the group has been on improving the conditions of immigrants, spreading awareness about human rights and campaigning for improved inter-cultural relations.

Whilst the immigration issue is close to our heart, there are many other social causes which we feel deserve more awareness.  The environment, education and poverty, are particular aspects of human life which we feel passionate about, and which we want to devote our energies towards changing. 

We feel that there are plenty of people who have a passion for social causes, but many don’t end up getting involved with any projects because of a fear of long commitments.  Our website is designed to allow people to commit to roles within different projects and events.  This means that you can choose a role depending, not only on how much it interests you but also to the extent of time you can give to it. 

Each project or event that we take on is coordinated by one or two project managers.  This means that any project can be undertaken by the group, as long as there is a project manager to take responsibility for it.  So if you can identify with our causes, or you feel like a cause you are passionate about ties in with our group, please contact us!

Apart from affecting change with small steps through our projects we also feel passionate about creating an environment where we challenge ourselves. Thomas Edison summed it up when he said “Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress”.  We want to create an environment where young people challenge their beliefs and think creatively without the inhibitions of dogma.  We hope to create a platform for debate, discussion and friendship!

Come and visit us here: www.getupstandup.org.mt