Live 8
The Live 8 concerts have been a blast to watch, and it's part of such a wonderful cause. While I think that they should be working harder to get the average person to contribute to the cause, they're focusing on getting widespread support for world leaders to help eradicate the extreme poverty of Africa in just a generation. I've included a quote from concert organizer Bob Geldof below, and you can check out Live 8 or the One Campaign for more on this event, what it means, and what you can do to help.
LIVE 8 - what's it about: "Bob Geldof:
'This is not Live Aid 2.
These concerts are the start point for The Long Walk To Justice, the one way we can all make our voices heard in unison.
This is without doubt a moment in history where ordinary people can grasp the chance to achieve something truly monumental and demand from the 8 world leaders at G8 an end to poverty.
The G8 leaders have it within their power to alter history. They will only have the will to do so if tens of thousands of people show them that enough is enough.
By doubling aid, fully cancelling debt, and delivering trade justice for Africa, the G8 could change the future for millions of men, women and children.'"
LIVE 8 - what's it about: "Bob Geldof:
'This is not Live Aid 2.
These concerts are the start point for The Long Walk To Justice, the one way we can all make our voices heard in unison.
This is without doubt a moment in history where ordinary people can grasp the chance to achieve something truly monumental and demand from the 8 world leaders at G8 an end to poverty.
The G8 leaders have it within their power to alter history. They will only have the will to do so if tens of thousands of people show them that enough is enough.
By doubling aid, fully cancelling debt, and delivering trade justice for Africa, the G8 could change the future for millions of men, women and children.'"
posted by Mike at 2:55 PM
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