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MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY
and Wilford Church
Change
the World
MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY
in 2005 offers an unique opportunity for Christians to demonstrate God's
character of compassion and justice
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One of the largest-ever campaigns
involving the British Public.
Taking place during 2005
Aimed at encouraging the British
& other governments to agree policies that speed up the battle against
poverty.
Tearfund and more than 100 other
organisations including aid agencies and churches.
Coming together to seek changes in
global policies in three key areas
Trade - Debt -Aid
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MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY
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Paul
declared: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the
proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up"
(Galatians 6:9) |
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In just four years
the Jubilee 2000 campaign forced the debt issue to the top of the
international agenda.
Jubilee 2000 was
inspired by the Old Testament concept of jubilee (Lev. 25:11), in which
God instructed the Israelites to forget debts and set slaves free every 50
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30,000 people
die every day because
they live
in poverty |
Just 8 men hold
the key to
removing poverty.
Do you know who they are? |
"Speak
up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the
rights of all who
are destitute.
Speak up
and judge fairly;
defend the
rights of the poor and needy."
(Proverbs
31: 8-9)
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Follow
this link to find out what you can do |
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Find
out why you should get involved |
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Help
change the world |
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