What can I do? World Poverty Day
According to UN figures, more than a billion people around the world exist in a state of dire poverty and gross inequality, around 70 per cent of them women. But don't despair; today is the 20th World Poverty Day, and there are all sorts of activities to get involved with that can help you make a difference to a problem being largely driven by our addiction to cheap goods.
In today's Independent, Action Aid has produced a supplement which outlines simple ways you can join the fight against extreme poverty and hunger all around the world. The charity has recently been working to raise awareness of the appalling conditions caused by supermarket price wars and their low-cost products.
Meanwhile, People Tree has chosen to mark the event with some really fun 'price tag' t-shirts at £20 each, with a £2.50 donation to Action Aid for each purchase (you can check out the designs ). If you'd like to spread the word to your friends and colleagues, you can forward this eshot to encourage them to add their support. The more awareness we collectively raise, the more Action Aid can do to campaign for basic rights to livelihoods, food, water and services
Meanwhile, People Tree has chosen to mark the event with some really fun 'price tag' t-shirts at £20 each, with a £2.50 donation to Action Aid for each purchase (you can check out the designs ). If you'd like to spread the word to your friends and colleagues, you can forward this eshot to encourage them to add their support. The more awareness we collectively raise, the more Action Aid can do to campaign for basic rights to livelihoods, food, water and services. [Abi Silvester]
