Update on Extreme Poverty

Thanks to Sam and Seth for publicizing this emergency that still affects millions. Now, the conclusion to their work:

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While empowering the poorest individuals to escape from extreme poverty is key, it is also important to recognize that the United States government can play a strategic role in supporting anti-poverty initiatives. By increasing foreign aid to support the MDGs and the Millennium Villages on the ground, creating more just trade conditions for poorer nations, and ensuring debt cancellation, the United States and other Western governments can do their best to ensure the end of extreme poverty.

More fast facts:

• More than 40 percent of women in Africa do not have access to basic education.
• A total of 114 million children do not get even a basic education and 584 million women are illiterate.

Learn More:

* Visit ONE.org to learn more about the ONE Campaign, a national US campaign to build political support for ending extreme poverty.

*And please check out The End of Poverty, written by anti-poverty advocate and UN Special Advisor on the MDGs, Professor Jeffrey Sachs

*And with this and all crises, be sure to seek as many perspectives as possible.

Take Action:

This daily crisis can be ended.

* Research the websites and book above.

* To join in the student movement, please visit us at The Positive Foundations to learn how your college or university can play an active role in ending extreme poverty.

* And sign the ONE Declaration to ensure the political support for ending extreme poverty.