Be strong for those who can’t be, and be a voice for those who need it.
If you see someone being mistreated, whether it’s at work, school or in your social group, speak up, let them know they aren’t alone, or tell someone who can help. Irish statesman Edmund Burke’s sentiment still rings true – when good people do nothing, evil triumphs. Don’t do nothing.
‘I lost all my self-confidence and couldn’t face going outside. I’d always held my head high and been a leader, but after it happened I didn’t even want to leave the house. Then messages came flooding in, one by one, from people all over the world. Because of everybody’s kindness, I can walk outside again with my head held high and although I may not be such a leader now. I’m getting there with the support of everybody who has been kind to me.’
– Toby, a 12-year-old boy who was bullied and beaten while onlookers filmed. Toby received hundreds of messages and gifts from 52 Lives supporters
