#MYACTIVISTDIARY · THE GLOBAL GOALS
THE
ACTIVIST
DIARIES.
An ongoing series documenting the work and lives of activists all over the world — and right here in Missoula. Turn the camera on yourself. Add your voice. Make new voices heard.
THE SERIES
WHAT ARE
THE ACTIVIST
DIARIES?
"The Activist Diaries" is an ongoing Instagram series produced by The Global Goals, documenting the work and lives of activists all over the world. It has previously featured Josie Naughton (co-founder of Choose Love), Trisha Shetty (founder of She Said India), and human rights activist Eddie Ndopu.
Now it's time to tell other stories — including yours. UNA Montana is bringing the Activist Diary format to Missoula, inviting our members and community to document their work, their fears, their gratitude, and their hopes for the future.
THE FORMAT
YOUR 5
DIARY SECTIONS.
Each diary is broken into five sections. Use them as a guide — but don't feel constrained by them. These are your words, your story.
What global or local issue is having the biggest impact on your work and community right now?
What issue is particularly concerning you at the moment — and why does it matter to you personally?
What are you grateful for? Who or what gives you strength to keep going?
What are your hopes for the future? What does the world look like when we get this right?
What message of solidarity do you want to give to the world? End your diary with this.
HOW TO FILM
TOP
TIPS.
We recommend filming in portrait on your phone and swapping between the front-facing camera and secondary shots — a mix of photos and film showing your work, home, or anything you'd like to show us.
Each diary starts with a short introduction where you tell us who you are and what you do. Then move into the five sections.
Change up your backdrop for different sections. It might help you give structure to your diary — but again, don't feel constrained.
THE TOOLS
WHAT
YOU NEED.
An opening title frame introducing your Activist Diary — who you are and where you're from.
Used throughout the series, giving each diary a recognisable look and feel consistent with The Global Goals brand.
Title cards for each of the 5 sections (Impact, Fear, Gratitude, Hope, Solidarity) to give your diary structure.
That's it. No professional equipment needed. Authentic is better than polished.
AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE
SHARE
YOUR
DIARY.
Share your diary across social media platforms. Tag @TheGlobalGoals, @UNAMontana, and 3 activist friends. Use the hashtag #MyActivistDiary to join a global community of changemakers.
SAMPLE POSTS
"I felt so inspired by the activists I met at UNA Montana that I made my own #MyActivistDiary! Check it out. I tag @UNAMontana @TheGlobalGoals to make their Activist Diary."
"I thought I would try doing my own #MyActivistDiary! I tag @UNAMontana @TheGlobalGoals to try out your own."
"Global issues have created challenges but I am so inspired by how our Missoula community is stepping up. Here is #MyActivistDiary and I tag @UNAMontana @TheGlobalGoals to share yours!"
YOUR TURN
WRITE YOUR
ACTIVIST DIARY.
Share your diary with UNA Montana. Submissions may be featured on our website, social media, and chapter newsletter with your permission.
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