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Student Physicians for Social Responsibility

Student Physicians for Social Responsibility. “Protecting human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.”. Vision : Student PSR will provide the skills , training and opportunity for health professional students become…. ADVOCATES.

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Student Physicians for Social Responsibility

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  1. Student Physicians for Social Responsibility “Protecting human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.”

  2. Vision: Student PSR will provide the skills, training and opportunity for health professional students become… ADVOCATES

  3. We came up with a list of ideas to start with to make your job easier, but feel free to create your own!

  4. Host a Movie Night Its fun, educational, and a great way to generate some dialogue on important issues

  5. Fold 1,000 Cranes for Peace Folding Origami cranes has long been a symbol of a commitment to World Peace. Join the effort!

  6. Give a talk at a local school Health professional’s words carry weight with younger peers. Help to educate and involve them!

  7. Host a “My Cup of Tea” event Staff a public “tea stand” to engage people in a dialogue with people about nuclear weapons. Distribute the message below on fliers. There are still 25,000 nuclear weapons in the world. The purpose of each and everyone of them is their potential of causing a major disaster. But in fact, they are causing disaster every day. People are suffering from disease and deprivation. Wouldn't the work and money be better spent on health care and education? We do not need weapons of mass destruction. We need a mass destruction of weapons. It is time for a peaceful chain reaction. Let's start it together! Next time you have tea with someone: talk about a nuclear weapon free world. That's sharing a nice cup of tea.

  8. Visit a coal-fired or nuclear power plant Get some first-hand “insight” – take a picture holding a sign and send it to PSR!

  9. Stage a Demonstration Organize your SPSR chapter to raise public awareness – get creative and get out there!

  10. Nuclear Weapons -Abolition NOW

  11. Take Action! Write your representative Or call them on the phone. Or pay them a personal visit!

  12. Table at a student fair Get the word out on campus and involve your student peers

  13. Write a petition The more voices (and signatures) the more weight your message carries with policy makers.

  14. Organize a campaign to “Green” your School

  15. Host a Guest Speaker on Campus Talk to us – we have an excellent network of experts and would be happy to connect you! Dr. Helen Caldicott Dr. Ira Helfand

  16. Organize a flash mob “Die In” For the dramatic in you – make sure you square it with your Dean first…

  17. Attend/Speak at a town hall meeting An excellent way to ensure your voice is heard – do your homework and speak out

  18. Host a Fundraiser Dinner

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