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October 17: UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty This October 17th, commemorate the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by telling Congress to modernize U.S. foreign assistance programs! Current legislation--the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961--is nearly 50 years old, grounded largely in Cold War politics and does not reflect global challenges of the 21st century. So take a few minutes to gather your friends or organize a phone bank or letter writing campaign and tell Congress that the U.S. needs a fresh approach to global development--one that streamlines our aid, eliminates long-standing inefficiencies and increases the impact of our dollars, even in a time of economic hardship. Click here to find out more.
![]() Power to the Peaceful Festival Join 70,000 people in San Francisco's beautiful, green tree lined Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park for a free* day of music, arts and action. Founded by singer, activist and CARE ambassador Michael Franti, the Power to the People Festival is dedicated to the promotion of cultural coexistence, nonviolence and environmental sustainability through the arts and music. Visit http://powertothepeaceful.org for more information, including a list of participating music artists and other attractions. CARE Global Action Forum Following the Festival, join Michael Franti, Power to the Peaceful and CARE for three sit-down conversations and workshops about climate change, girl's empowerment and global hunger with leading humanitarian representatives from CARE, Back to Earth, the Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Potentia Foundation, Room to Read, Spark, UC Berkeley and Vitamin Angels. Workshops will be followed by a reception featuring organic food, drink and a concert with Michael Franti and brazilian dancers and drummers.
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Rebel Rocker, Michael Franti, talks with Americans for Informed Democracy
Support the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network’s Open Letter to President Obama on Nearly 150 powerful individuals and organizations, including Americans for Informed Democracy, have sent a letter to President Obama on the importance of strengthening U.S. efforts to alleviate poverty, fight disease, create opportunity, and foster sustainable security in the developing world. The letter acknowledges the reality of our current situation: To be as strategic and effective with taxpayer dollars as we must at this time of economic crisis, it is critical to modernize our outdated foreign assistance system. Find our more about the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network and add your name to the letter today! |
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