STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT

Over 43.7 million people, in 127 countries have broken the Guinness World Record - set last year at 23.5 million - for the largest number of people to "STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY AND FOR THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS" in 24 hours.

In 127 countries, millions stood and spoke out to demand a more urgent political response to the growing crisis of global poverty and inequality. They called on their world leaders to keep their commitments made in the Millennium Development Goals. It is your turn to stand!

THE GOALS

• Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
• Achieve universal primary education
• Promote gender equality and empower women
• Reduce child mortality
• Improve maternal health
• Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
• Ensure environmental sustainability
• Develop a global partnership for development

Join Congregation Emanu-El in the effort to Reclaim Our Democracy and address these systemic problems!

Future Letter Writing Dates: 7/29, 8/26, 9/22, 10/20, 11/17,12/15 at 7:00 PM

Temple member Gail Dolson will provide a primer on affecting change and building coalitions within your community. As part of this regularly scheduled monthly meeting, we will listen to a "laser" talk about an issue and then write a letter to either a legislator or the media. No experience necessary!

See www.advocacyresults.org for more information about the program.