[mobglob-discuss] Fw: Poverty Olympics - this Sunday in Vancouver

[Paul Browning]

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From: Make Poverty History 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 2:32 PM
Subject: Poverty Olympics - this Sunday in Vancouver


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            I am forwarding you a message from our friends who are organizing the 2009 'Poverty Olympics' in Vancouver, a day of games, mascots and raising awareness around poverty issues.

            The event is happening this Sunday, February 8th at the Japanese Language School, 487 Alexander Street, Vancouver. More info here.

            Why do we need an event like this? I'll let the organizers explain:

            "Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. And the province of British Columbia (BC) is among its most prosperous regions. But some people are being left behind.

            Vancouver's Downtown Eastside - the city's poorest neighbourhood - was singled out in 2007 by the United Nations Population Fund as a sign of "trouble in paradise." The HIV rate here is 30% - the same as Botswana's. Other diseases like Hepatitis C are rampant. Visitors who think of Canada as a caring, wealthy place are shocked to see the malnutrition, addiction, homelessness, and other harsh signs of grinding poverty all around...

            Unless we do something about this shameful situation, visitors in 2010 will be treated to a city with more homeless people than athletes competing in the Games." - from www.povertyolympics.ca

            The Poverty Olympics are intended to call attention to the problem of poverty in BC, and make sure politicians act to solve the problem. Please show your support by showing up to the games or sending a message to your politicians now.

            Thank you,

                 Dennis Howlett 
                  Coordinator
                  Make Poverty History
                 
           
           
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