In July, leaders of eight of the world's wealthiest and most powerful nations - the G8 - will meet in Hokkaido, Japan for their annual meeting.

Civil society around the world is calling on these leaders to take urgent action to meet their promises, and do far more, to fight poverty and inequality. Every year on July 7, the people of Japan celebrate Tanabata by making their wishes for the coming year, and tying them to a bamboo tree. This year, people across the globe are invited to make their wish for immediate action from the G8 on education, health and HIV/AIDS, climate change and international aid.

Your wish, along with millions of others will be handed to the Japanese Prime Minister on July 6, the day before the meetings begin. Join the growing Global Call to Action Against Poverty, as civil society everywhere calls for change, and an end to the injustices of poverty and inequality.

Take action now by adding your wish for a better world to the Tanabata tree.
  
     
 

STAND UP AND TAKE ACTION AGAINST POVERTY 2008

17 - 19 October 2008
Please Stand Up!

Be a part of the global movement to end poverty within one generation! Add your voice to the millions who say "it's not right that we live in a world where every three seconds a child dies from extreme poverty." Take a moment to commit yourself to a better world. Stand Up on 17, 18 or 19 October to remind world leaders of their commitments to end poverty. It's easy to do.

 

24-hour non-stop tournament from Sat 26 July 3pm to Sun 27 July 3pm. 

This event is about raising awareness, community interaction (teams of disabled kids and ex-offenders play for free) and funds for MDG-related charities.

It will also build momentum for Stand Up and Take Action Against Poverty on 17 October.  

Click here to sign up a team or find out more!
     
 

 

Foreign workers - some swindled by unscrupulous employment agents, others injured on the job - are stuck in administrative limbo. 

They live in squalid conditions, sleeping on footpaths exposed to the elements with no privacy or even a place to bathe. 

Find out how ONE (SINGAPORE) and our partners are providing assistance.

  
 

A powerful role-playing game that highlights the randomness and man-made nature of poverty.  Participants vividly experience emotions that are raised when faced with poverty and also have an opportunity to think and discuss more about poverty's causes.  ONE (SINGAPORE) conducts "Banquets" for the public and in schools and provides resources for groups to host their own events.