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Thousands of New Zealanders have joined with millions around the world to call for an end to poverty.


In 2007, this struggle continues. While small steps have been made, poverty still exists. Developing countries are still making crippling debt repayments. Rich countries are still promoting unfair trade and not meeting their promises on aid.

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Make history on October 17

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY
Wednesday, October 17. Add your voice to one of the following events around the country:

Auckland
Stand up Speak out
Myers Park, Queen St, 12 noon - 1pm
A chance to show your support for making poverty history. MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY's Tennille Bergin will be speaking at the event.

Wellington
Stand up Speak out
Civic Square, 12 noon - 1pm
A chance to show your support for making poverty history. MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY's Rae Julian will be speaking at the event.



Christchurch
Stand up Speak out
City Mall, Hack Circle, 12 noon - 1pm
A chance to show your support for making poverty history.

MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY's Jonathan Fletcher will be speaking at the event.


MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD
In May 2007 the voices of thousands of kiwis who made the call to Make Poverty History were presented to New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Over 120,000 actions were taking by kiwi's in New Zealand alone calling for our government to play its part in bringing an end to extreme poverty. Peters was asked to ensure New Zealand plays its part in the global movement to MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY.

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For other ways to MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY, why not:

  1. Find out how to get involved with organisations working to MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY!
  2. Email Helen Clark!
  3. Buy a White Band!

GELDOFSIGNSUP!

 Sir Bob Geldof sends a message to the New Zealand Government:

"The great shame of New Zealand is that it is at the fourth lowest in the world with their generosity. The pathetic 0.27% that this government gives to the poorest people on the planet is a great disgrace..." READITNOW

Aotearoa New Zealand

MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Aotearoa New Zealand is part of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty. It is made up of a coalition of organisations from across the country who have come together to call for the New Zealand government to play its part in ending poverty.

To play your part in the global movement there are three things you can do right now: join us now, email Helen Clark, and get a white band!

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