AnonyMouse_73 Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 Well only 2 weeks later than I intended to be, we are now half way through the month of action against poverty. The event is marked in the calendar but since some blip in the software doesnt allow this to be seen from the front page, I shall repeat what is said here. As many of you took part, in one repsect or another, in the make Poverty History Campaign, in 2005, the fight continues. This month is the 'stand up against poverty' month of action. Please consider holding an event in your setting to join the world record 'stand up' attempt. Please wear you white band if you have one or buy/make a new one. can the FSF members 'make a virtual stand up' between 11 am on Sunday 15th October and 11 am on Monday 16th. Consider having a 'stand up' at your setting on Monday morning (16th) and perhaps send us your photos if you can. This is a world record attempt. Please participate. lets get as many members online that day and endorsing the 'stand up'. I will start a new thread nearer the time. My own city of Birmingham is trying to organise a city event but so far the council have not given permission but if that changes Ill let you know so anyone in the local area who wants to pop along can.. If you have local events hapening, please let us know here. I have unashameedly not posted this in the lounge, which is not seen by visitors..could we try and keep this up on the front page please? (sorry Steve, Im not really trying to take over...honest) If you want to learn more about what you can do and look at success stories from 2005, then have a look world record attempt month of action oxfam campaign
AnonyMouse_73 Posted September 30, 2006 Author Posted September 30, 2006 Forgot to say, Im just waiting to hear from BOND to see if we can offically be included in the world records attempot figures as an online community...
AnonyMouse_73 Posted October 1, 2006 Author Posted October 1, 2006 8 million people wore a white band in 2005. Read about how debt relief in Zambia (my former home) has helped people access health care..they wouldnt have otherwise. here Make a stand...join us on 15th October
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks for letting us know about this Mundia. I am off to have a browse at the links.
AnonyMouse_4544 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Noone got any plans then? I was aware of the month of action but not the world record attempt Im sure our unit will join in and will certainly talk to the head who will be interested Im sure.
Guest Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Count me in, I shall plan to have children, staff and parents 'stand' for the record attempt, unfortunately I only have 16 children on register, but I'm sure every little counts. Remind me was it you Mundia who put the link to the Hunger Site? HUNGER SITE I've clicked to donate every day since I found the link. Peggy
Guest tinkerbell Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Yes Peggy I think it was Mundi put put the link on last year. I have been clicking every day since then! Tinkerbellx
AnonyMouse_73 Posted October 1, 2006 Author Posted October 1, 2006 yep guilty as charged and thanks for the reminder. I also click every day, lets keep this thread up ther please..I wnat everyone to read about it befopre the 15th..
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks for the reminder Peggy. I had that site bookmarked on my old computer right at the top and had got into the habit of clicking on it everyday. After replacing my computer though I completely forgot.
AnonyMouse_79 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Keeping this on the front page. Wish I were in a setting to help.
AnonyMouse_4544 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks for the link I lost my lappy and all my favourites with it will start clicking again:D
Guest Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks for posting the link to hunger site, I didn't know about it til now so have just saved as bookmark, will be able to click daily now! Will be persuading head to do something for campaign against poverty, also speak with colleague who runs school council to see what the children come up with as they are very motivated when supporting campaigns . Anita
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Suddenly realised that we will be on holiday on the date mentioned but I can make my own personal stand on that day.
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 I have signed myself up and hopefully have a band on its way.
AnonyMouse_73 Posted October 2, 2006 Author Posted October 2, 2006 nice one, neeta and Beau. Wherever you are going on holiday Beau, there may be a local event, or you can of course make your 'stand' in the comfort of your hotel/tent/whatever.. Im still waiting to ehar about the world record attempt, meant to give them a call today but somehow never got round to it..
AnonyMouse_4544 Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Our FSU will definitely be taking part..........the head wasnt in school today so will ask him tomorrow about the rest of the school.
AnonyMouse_73 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Posted October 4, 2006 Great news! We can offically be included in the World Record attempt, all we (I) have to do is organise the How? If you have birllinat ideas, let me know.
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 Could we post photographs to show how we're supporting the event?
AnonyMouse_73 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Posted October 4, 2006 I hope so Beau, they will be very welcome, whether it be a big group or a single perosn, it all counts. I hope as amny mebers and visitors as possible will pop along on the day and join in the world record attempt 'Stand'..deatials to follow (ie when ive though o fthem)
Guest Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Mundia (seeing as this is your thread!!) I was wondering if you could tell me where to go to get a white band? And also is the record attempt at actually, physically standing, or do we have to organsie a particular event? Sorry if that sounds dim, but I'm not quite following
AnonyMouse_4544 Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what_you_can_do/ca.../whitebands.htm http://www.makepovertyhistory.org/comingup/ I bought mine from USC
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