The United Nations
has declared a famine in two areas of southern Somalia as the region
suffers the worst drought in more than half a century. An estimated 10
million people have been affected by this drought.
To
Infuence
global parliaments to declare October 8th as World Fasting Day! October
8th helps us remember that 26,000 children die every day due to extreme
poverty.
The Benefits:
On
World Fasting
Day, we can experience firsthand what it's like to live on less than
$3.00 per day - like 3 billion people must do every day around the
globe. By experiencing it for ourselves, we can reflect on the severity
of the issues and how we, as corporations, communities and individuals,
can work together in alleviating global poverty.
Our Vision:
To put an end
to global poverty in our lifetime.
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How To Get Involved
The
End To Global
Poverty Foundation is a movement created by youth who are dedicated to
make a difference in the lives of those living in impoverished nations.
You can help by signing petitions which help spread our message around
the world, making a donation, and attending events like the World
Partnership Walk. We focus on creating awareness and giving a voice to
the individuals living in poverty who do not have the ability to speak
for themselves. We ask you to join the movement because together, we
CAN make a difference!
Spotlight
"There
are those… who enter the world in such poverty that they are
deprived of both the means and the motivation to improve their lot.
Unless these unfortunates can be touched with the spark which ignites
the spirit of individual enterprise and determination, they will only
sink back into renewed apathy, degradation and despair. It is for us,
who are more fortunate, to provide that spark.” - Aga Khan