We are just six months away from the crucial G8 and G20 Summits in Canada, global meetings of the world’s most powerful politicians. Their decisions could very well determine the fate of people living in poverty for years to come.
As host of the meetings, Prime Minister Harper is right now putting the final touches on his Agenda. It’s important that he hear from the thousands of Canadians who want him to make poverty alleviation and progress on climate change a signature feature of these meetings.
Please send the letter below, or write in your words, urging Canada to take initiatives to combat extreme poverty, transform global economic and financial systems, and tackle the impact of climate change on poor countries. A copy of your letter will be copied to the three Opposition Leaders and to your local MP.
The world's richest nations are meeting in Canada for the G8 summit in 2010. Foreign aid will be on the agenda, so this meeting presents an opportunity for Canada to demonstrate bold global leadership to do something about extreme poverty. Delivering on our promise to give 0.7% would greatly increase Canada's leadership credibility and help to ensure significant results at the G8. Please ask the Prime Minister and your local Member of Parliament to commit to a solid timeline to keep our promise on foreign aid.
All we need to get to the point is politicians with the courage to keep their promises and give more in foreign aid.
The Make Poverty History, an advocacy campaign working to involve Canadians in ending poverty overseas and here at home, is looking for a Online Campaign Coordinator and an Administrative
The federal government’s announcement that it is ending the annual 8% increase in international aid in 2011, means Canada is reneging on a long-standing promise to assist countries living in
Submitted by Kelly on February 27, 2010 - 11:56am.
If ever there was a case for reform of the international financial system, this example of greed running rampant over the lives of Liberians says it all.
We all know who Robin Hood is: the legendary folk hero gallivanting around medieval England stealing from the rich to give to the poor. He wriggles out of impossible situations, ambushes unsuspecting rich men with Little John and charms his way into Maid Miriam’s heart.
Now, a new Robin Hood has the potential to make a lasting difference in the world. Today’s incarnation of Robin Hood could help global leaders achieve the millennium development goals, fight extreme poverty around the world and find solutions to climate change adaptation. This same tax also has the potential to deter some of the risky market transactions that have devastating effects on the global economy.
You wouldn't renovate someone's house without first asking the owner which walls need to come down. You wouldn't paint your living room without asking your spouse if they liked the colour. And you wouldn't buy a car for your family without making sure it was safe. So why should the G20 summit be able to decide on international development programs without the presence of the African Union?
Last weekend the African Union held their 14th annual summit meeting in Addis Ababa, where they decided to formally petition the G20 for their own seat at the negotiating table during the G20 summit meeting this coming June. The move has been fully supported by the Global Call to Action Against Poverty and its member groups, including Make Poverty History.
We are just six months away from the crucial G8 and G20 Summits in Canada, global meetings of the world’s most powerful politicians. Their decisions could very well determine the fate of people living in poverty for years to come.
The world's richest nations are meeting in Canada for the G8 summit in 2010. Foreign aid will be on the agenda, so this meeting presents an opportunity for Canada to demonstrate bold global leadership to do something about extreme poverty. Delivering on our promise to give 0.7% would greatly increase Canada's leadership credibility and help to ensure significant results at the G8. Please ask the Prime Minister and your local Member of Parliament to commit to a solid timeline to keep our promise on foreign aid.
