G8 in Germany: The World Can't Wait

Campaigners across the country are joining together again to urge the G8 to take urgent action to deliver on the pledges made two years ago as a result of the Make Poverty History campaign. They want the G8 to do more to end poverty.

The G8 made pledges over 2 years ago, to help end poverty. Unfortunatley their promises have proved to be all but empty. I had heard that campaigners had planned a used car rally, round London. Not sure if this is correct. However if it is, then it will help to raise awareness. I am sure that people will put up with the inconvience to help stop poverty spreading.

In light of all the recent activity, online activists Boardwise took the bull by the horns and donated a portion of their profits to the cause. Once billed as bawbags they now feel comfortable that they're doing everything they possibly can to fight poverty.

A very emotive subject in the survival of humans v's the greed of other nations. With the coming of the digital age, information is widly availible to every one. Many nations simply pull down the shutters and block out all the facts provided by this new digital age of internet and mobile phones. Freedom of speach and sharing of information has to continue for us to learn from our mistakes.

Several internet groups are banding to raise funds via charities for the campaign to heighten awareness of the crisis. Russell Rhodes, for example, purveyor of Christmas tree ornaments is spearheading donation campaign to fund advertising both in the US and Europe. In a nation with so many riches, the theme has been Christmas gifts to give back via donations to impoverished nations.

What sad time we are living in when we can blame the banks and fat cats in the city for such devastation that's hitting the once proud USA. May I introduce you to Tent City in Southern Califonia. The US Dollar is tanking but this is not the problem, the problem is with the number of ordinary people sold a dream by these fat cat idiots in the name of capitalism. Feed the family or keep the house was a reply.

We are all very aware of the suffering that people in many parts of the world endure to due to poverty especially when we see images on the TV. These days with us all owning large plasma tvs and lcd tvs the images are even clearer which makes us even more aware of the suffering.The news shows politicians making pledges at G8 meetings that never seem to change a thing. Its about time they delivered.

Troughout the history of mankind, agriculture has been the motor of development and poverty reduction. Better developed countries with well-functioning agriculture including agricultural research are the ones with less poverty across all parts of society. Have your voice and help alleviating the world's poverty through agricultural development.

the G8 wants to end poverty in the world. Our goal is providing excellent video programs for everybody to convert videos between different format. I hope the G8 and we will have great success.

Poverty is one of the things the human race should be most ashamed of considering the earths resources. The rich live in large houses and drive expensive cars while the poor in some areas can barely afford to buy a decent meal. Greed plays a big part, as does a lack of caring.

Every day we see photos or images of young children in horrific conditions, many starving to death or fending for themselves at such a young age. We all spend money on items such as photo to canvas for special occasions but we could all give a little extra to people who aren’t so fortunate who don’t what luxury items like canvas prints but they simply what clean fresh water to drink.

Winter 2009 see’s a rise in support for charities attempting to voice their concern about making poverty history through dropping countries debt and trade justice. Phone lines have now been set up on 0800 Numbers to offer all UK citizens the chance to telephone for a voter registration packet that will allow them to put forward their concerns and voice about demanding a reduction on poverty in all countries.

Join us in the fight against poverty by supporting one of our on-line sponsors. With a simple purchase of 25 pounds or more, you can feed up to 6 people for a week. Moreover, the Christmas gift of family ornaments keeps on giving each year when you decorate the tree. All proceeds go directly to our organizational branch located within your local community MSA. Spread the word and a little Chrstmas joy, too.

Non-profit organizations or NPO’s known as Charities provide much needed to support to vulnerable groups like children, elderly and the sick. They too need legal advice and support from charity law solicitors  that specialise in this specific area of law as it crucial to get things done right & cost effectively. Legal advice including Regulatory compliance, governance & taxations to gift aid & Fundraising.

Charities and campaign groups in the UK will call on the Government to lead the G8 summit to deliver on:

' Debt cancellation and more and better aid
' Trade justice
' healthcare, education, water and sanitation for all
' firm plans to prevent catastrophic climate change and address its impacts

Patrick Watt from ActionAid said 'The millions who got involved in the Make Poverty History campaign in 2005 won major commitments from the world's richest countries, but words mean nothing without action. We're looking for cast-iron guarantees of action at this year's summit across aid, debt relief, world trade and climate change.'

On June 2 thousands will attend a major event at Westminster to call on Tony Blair and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (the President of this year's summit), to make the G8 summit a good one for the world's poorest people. The event will centre around a mass moment, where campaigners will join up along the Thames to call for justice for millions around the world living in poverty.

In the lead up to the event the campaign is also calling on people right across the UK to raise their voices against poverty via a new website, launched today at www.yourvoiceagainstpoverty.org.uk.

Matt Phillips from Save the Children said: 'two years on from the Gleneagles summit 5,000 children die every day from drinking dirty water. More than five million people living with HIV/AIDS still do not have access to medicines. As the clock ticks, peoples' lives are lost'.

'At the same time we have seen that where progress has been made on the commitments made in 2005, this has made a real difference. For example as a result of debt relief measures agreed 4 million people in rural Zambia now have access to free healthcare.'

CAFOD's Helen Wolfson said: 'G8 countries, especially Germany - as this year's G8 President - must deliver on the promises they made at Gleneagles in 2005. We are deeply concerned at the moment that some countries may fail to meet those commitments - the World Can't Wait for action!'

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The Make Poverty History in the UK officially ended in 2005, but the campaign continues world wide as the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP), who are now launching the latest leg in the UK campaign ' the World Can't Wait. Other members of the UK World Can't Wait coalition include Action Aid, Bond, CAFOD, Christian Aid, Concern, Data, Friends of the Earth, Jubilee Debt Campaign, Oxfam Save the Children, Stop AIDS Campaign, Tearfund, Trade Justice Movement, Trade Union Congress, UK Aid network, Water Aid and World Vision UK.

' For further information on the 'Your Voice Against Poverty' campaign see www.yourvoiceagainstpoverty.org.uk and for more on the Global Call to Action against Poverty to eradicate world poverty see www.whiteband.org