In September 2000, the 189 countries of the United Nations unanimously agreed to spare no effort to free our fellow men, women and children from the abject and dehumanizing conditions of extreme poverty, specifically hunger and the major diseases that afflict humanity.
To accomplish this great objective would be expensive, and the price was later estimated at about $195 billion a year. It would be very difficult for this amount of money to be raised by private charities or individuals. It would require the combined efforts of governments throughout the world to do it.
Countries Agree to 0.7% in International Aid
In the March 2002 Monterrey Conference, 22 of the world wealthiest countries (listed above) agreed to make concrete efforts towards the goal of each giving 0.7 per cent of their national income as aid to the poorest countries. This conference was attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. President George Bush, French President Jacques Chirac, and many other world leaders.
In the September 2002 Johannesburg Summit, these same 22 counties re-affirmed their commitment to reach the 0.7% goal. This would provide enough money to raise the $195 billion per year.
But only 5 of those countries have reached this goal none of these countries are the united states.
Only 11 of the remaining 17 countries have a schedule to reach the goal of there amount to give. None of them are the United States
Why is it that even in these hard times one of the richest countries in the world have not even made a schedule to help others. Not only that but America is also give the lowest donation of $.18 per 100$ out of all other countries besides Japan which is giving the same amount. I am livid we surely can afford more than that.
So sign this petition to ask the U.S.A to get a schedule and to donate more then .18 cents.
For more info visit http://www.poverty.com/internationalaid.html
