Thank You for an Incredible Year of Change

This year, our community launched over 450,000 petitions and gathered more than 198 million signatures to drive change on issues that matter to them.

5 Campaigns That Changed Lives in 2024 5 Campaigns That Changed Lives in 2024 This year, our community launched over 450,000 petitions and gathered more than 198 million signatures to drive change on issues that matter to them.   Here are 5 of the inspiring 4,500+ victories on Change.org globally in 2024 – spanning local to national issues across hundreds of topics. This year, our community launched over 450,000 petitions and gathered more than 198 million signatures to drive change on issues that matter to them.   Here are 5 of the inspiring 4,500+ victories on Change.org globally in 2024 – spanning local to national issues across hundreds of topics.   784,723 Signatures United States: Get Amazon to Offer Plastic-Free Packaging Options Started by Nicole Delma Nicole Delma, an environmental advocate, launched a campaign urging Amazon to offer plastic-free packaging options at checkout. She highlighted the environmental toll of non-recyclable plastics in e-commerce shipping and called for sustainable alternatives. Rallying over 780,000 supporters, her persistence led to a rare shift: Amazon committed to replacing plastic air pillows with recycled paper by the end of the year, eliminating 15 billion plastic pillows annually. This is just one of many steps Nicole hopes will increase sustainability in the world's largest online retailer, showcasing the power of consumers to push major corporations toward environmental change. View the Petition     162,320 Signatures United Kingdom: Justice for Andy Started by Andrew Malkinson Wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years, Andy launched a petition after being denied appeals despite no matching DNA or description. With 162K supporters and help from legal charity APPEAL, his story went viral, triggering national media coverage. The petition led to an independent inquiry, a police investigation, and legal changes to protect the wrongfully convicted. In April, Andy received a formal apology – a landmark victory in British justice. View the Petition   127,843 Signatures Australia: Raise the age of social media citizenship from 13 to 16 Started By 36 Months 36 Months, co-founded by Michael Wipfli and Rob Galluzzo, launched a petition to raise the minimum age for Australian teenagers to join social media from 13 to 16. The campaign aimed to protect young people from the harmful effects of excessive social media use, including anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying. Within 6 months the petition amassed 127,607 signatures, earning the public endorsement of the Prime Minister and the opposition leader. This widespread support helped propel the Australian Senate to pass new legislation by a significant margin. Building on this success, 36 Months is expanding internationally while focusing on the critical role of education in supporting teen mental health. View the Petition     19,958 Signatures Spain: Cancer Patient Compels Spain to Fund Life-Saving Treatment Started by Victoria Rodrigo Victoria, battling metastatic breast cancer, started a petition after being denied a crucial, life-saving treatment not covered by Spain's social security. Her petition gained 157K signatures and massive media attention. After meeting with the Minister of Health and speaking in the Senate, she secured approval for funding her treatment—and others like it. On September 26, the government approved funding for two medications, a major victory for Victoria and cancer patients across Spain. View the Petition     226,025 Signatures Canada: Provide #FairMedicine to protect Inuit babies from RSV deaths Started By Dr. Anna Banerji Dr. Anna Banerji, a pediatrician, launched a petition to tackle the high RSV hospitalization rates among Inuit infants in Nunavut. Despite the proven effectiveness of RSV immunization, Inuit infants were excluded. Her campaign, with 226,000 supporters, highlighted health inequities and financial strain, demanding action. After five years of advocacy, Dr. Banerji secured a major victory: the Nunavut government agreed to provide RSV immunizations to all infants, reducing hospitalizations and saving lives. View the Petition     A Message From Our Team     We believe democracy is built by everyone, not just in big moments, but through the smaller, everyday actions too. We're proud to be 100% funded by everyday people, not by politics or corporate interests. As we look toward the new year, we deeply appreciate your support—your contribution ensures we can continue this vital work, empowering everyday people to drive meaningful change into 2025 and beyond.   Inspired To Take Action? Explore Trending Topics   Unsubscribe from emails like this Unsubscribe from all Change.org emails Manage your email preferences Privacy policy We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through our help center. Change.org · 548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA