StandUp with us on October 16th in Escondido
“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.
On October 16th and 17th , millions all over the world will once again Stand Up and Speak Out against poverty and inequality and in support of the Millennium Development Goals. The Stand Up Speak Out initiative is planned to coincide with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. On this day last year, 23.5 million people stood up against poverty in a 24 hour period setting a new Guinness World Record.
This year the Global Call to Action Against Poverty and the United Nations Millennium Campaign plan to mobilize people all over the world to break this record, urging millions more to join this growing global movement. They will demand that their governments keep their promises to achieve the Millennium Goals to end extreme poverty by 2015.
Stand Up and Speak Out is the growing movement of people no longer prepared to stay seated or silent in the face of poverty and inequality. Last year we Stood UP at Crossroads Church and Trinity Episcopal Church on a Sunday. This year we will StandUp at the corner of Valley Parkway and Broadway in Escondido, outside City Hall. Be there with us on Tuesday October 16th at 5:30 pm and bring everyone you know.
Stand Up is a simple, effective and quick way for you to raise awareness about the need to act to end poverty. You will stand, be counted for the Guiness Book of Records attempt, and listen to a short declaration.
To see the video click here
October 11th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Thank you so much for telling me about this great campaign. As a Christian, I have always wanted to get involved in something like this but never really had much of an opportunity to. I was so moved by this post that I went to their website and registered to host my own event! Unfortunately, I am too far to make it to your city — but I will be with you all in Spirit! God bless and thank you for opening the door for me to be part of this great cause!
October 11th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Nickolas,
That’s great! Let us know how the event goes.
Cory
October 18th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Not sure if you know but the results are in! Over 38.8 million people, in 110 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” in 24 hours. FYI: my event went really well. About 500 people were there!
November 30th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
So glad you had such a good turn out. Where are you located? Keep up the good work!