Travel Daily | Globetrotter sells The Big Issue

Globetrotter’s Rory Wilson took to the streets of Melbourne today with The Big Issue vendor Mac. During Anti-Poverty Week (Oct 17-21, 2011) The Big Issue invited CEOs to turn on their ‘out of office’ for a few hours and try their hand at selling The Big Issue magazine on the streets.

Whilst Rory was out selling, 5 fellow colleagues took part in a ‘corporate classroom’ session where they were inspired by guest speakers, including Mac the vendor to learn about The Big Issue and the role of social enterprises in addressing some of Australia’s most complex issues.

Originally from NZ, Mac has worked for The Big Issue since 2010. Until recently he has been sleeping rough but is now housed and seeing a counsellor to help overcome his gambling addiction which developed after a relationship breakdown. Mac is also involved in The Big Issue Classroom.

Globetrotter set up an online donation page and asked all staff to contribute to walking 365km as a company. This equates to 365 days a homeless person sleeps without shelter. We thankyou in advance for your contribution.

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