ONE and Hampton University Hold Global Poverty Forum with Rep. Bobby Scott
Wednesday night in a community at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia’s 3rd district, Congressman Bobby Scott discussed US development efforts in another port city thousands of miles away in Haiti, but close in spirit and thought, as concerned constituents gathered on Hampton University’s campus for a ONE panel discussion on global poverty. The panel also featured Brig. General Ron Sconyers of Physicians for Peace and Keren Dongo, ONE Sr. Manager of Community Engagement. They discussed the immediate need for humanitarian relief in earthquake-ravaged Port-au-Prince and also relief in the broader context of long-term commitments to development in Haiti and the poorest countries in the world.
While applauding Americans’ swift and generous response after the natural disaster in Haiti, Congressman Scott was quick to remind us that “global health and poverty are important every day, not just in times of crisis.” He added, “We must find a way to translate our concern for humanity into sustained policy efforts that will strengthen the global community and lead to a safer and healthier world.” The congressman emphasized that helping the poorest countries in the world lift themselves from extreme poverty is not only a moral imperative, but in our own national security interest.
The panel echoed this sentiment and asked the audience to continue their advocacy to fight poverty and preventable disease throughout the developing world. Hampton University students immediately responded with plans to start an OCC chapter on campus! Watch out, Power 100! More news from HU, including video of the panel discussion, to come!
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February 19, 2010 at 2:21 pm
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June 24, 2010 at 12:45 am
Stand Up Take Action 2010.We need you…
Globally more than 173 Million people stood up against poverty in 2009, a Guinness World Record!
Let us break this record in 2010!
Be the voice for the millions of poor people living across India.
~ Aamir Khan stood up against poverty! ~
~ AR Rahman stood up against poverty! ~
~ Rahul Dravid stood up against poverty! ~
~ Rahul Bose stood up against poverty! ~
~ Kiran Bedi stood up against poverty! ~
It is Time for You to STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY NOW!
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