Monday, March 17, 2008

Week 7 - So, now what?

Global Poverty and Solidarity series
Imagine you have $5 to give away. What would you do with it? Now imagine you have $100 to give away. There will always be others who need your money. When choosing where to give, use both your head and your heart.
What is the "Global Poverty and Solidarity" series?
A seven-week series exploring issues affecting youth around the world and how we impact those around us. Topics to be covered: HIV/AIDS, the orphan crisis, housing, food, water, preventable illnesses, education and child labor.

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Monday, March 10, 2008

Week 6 - Child Labor

Global Poverty and Solidarity series
Make a list of your favorite foods, restaurants, clothing companies and other companies whose products you buy. Do you know how these companies rate in the areas of labor rights, health and safety so you can make informed buying decisions?
What is the "Global Poverty and Solidarity" series?
A seven-week series exploring issues affecting youth around the world and how we impact those around us. Topics to be covered: HIV/AIDS, the orphan crisis, housing, food, water, preventable illnesses, education and child labor.

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Monday, March 3, 2008

Week 5 - Education

Global Poverty and Solidarity series
It is time to go to school but you don’t want to get out of bed. Let’s reframe this. Today, 100 million primary school-age children will not attend school. Week 5 takes a deep look into appreciating your own education.
What is the "Global Poverty and Solidarity" series?
A seven-week series exploring issues affecting youth around the world and how we impact those around us. Topics to be covered: HIV/AIDS, the orphan crisis, housing, food, water, preventable illnesses, education and child labor.

READ MORE...