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It will help more people understand what we do and what we want to achieve. Our name has changed, but the core purpose of our organisation remains the same. In fact, we believe the name change has made our purpose stronger. Play video. We were known as WSPA.
Warning message For a better experience on International, enable JavaScript in your browser. We are World Animal Protection.
Our name may have changed, but our work — and our determination to protect animals — remains the same. Our name has changed, but our work — and our determination to protect animals — remains the same. The benefits of changing our name Our new name demonstrates who we are and what we stand for, clearly and simply.
If you have any questions Where would you and I be without the gift of conversation — of a text message, a meeting, a note? Not the words.
Words are symbols of the lives we choose to lead. Here are three ways that communication changes the world:. Learning a second language in college has taught me a lot about cultural barriers and language. It turns out that translation is a myth, that there is no such thing as fluency, and that all communication is interpretation.
Each of those are a blog post or conversation in and of themselves.
When you are communicating with someone in their own language and style, there is understanding. And with understanding, there is empathy. There is connection.
Have you ever been inspired by a speech? Did you ever see a movie that left you feeling full of life and excitement? The artful, dynamic power of a message sent and received with success. When tragedy befalls a country, what do we expect? We look to our leaders for consolation, for comfort, for inspiration. And how does that come?
There is something about the written or spoken word that inspires us to be better than we could be on our own, something that unites us and connects us to ideas in extraordinary ways. You can only fake so much.
Very little, in fact. How do you prepare for your message?
Even if you have thorough knowledge of your subject which is a good idea before attempting to deliver a message , you should still deepen your knowledge. It may be a quote or a series of historical events or a fun fact that you commit to memory, but professional communicators are always learning new things. How have you seen communication change the world or you?