Global Action for Children Sponsors Two Conference Calls This Week
Global Action for Children will hold two conference on grassroots advocation. The first call will be held on Tuesday, 11/27 , at 11:30 a.m. EST
To participate, dial 1-712-432-2777 and use access code 217445.
Their will be an identical call on Thursday, November 29, at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Global Action for Children is a nonpartisan, results-oriented coalition dedicated to advocating for orphans and other vulnerable children in the developing world. Angelina helped the organization officially launch back in April.
At the time Angelina said, “The numbers associated with this problem are staggering. It is overwhelming and the scale of the problem seems to give many an excuse for inaction. In many ways it is better to think of these children one by one - each deserving of our care and attention, each being of equal value, and each being a test of whether justice - or injustice - will prevail.”
According to GAC, there will be 20 million AIDS orphans worldwide by 2010. Millions more will be orphaned by other preventable diseases such as tuberculous and malaria. Around the world, approximately 120 million primary school-aged children are out of school, and the vast majority are girls. Last year Brad and Angelina gave $1 million to GAC.
I know that the cause of children world wide is daunting but things like this conference call are the first step to being informed and taking action. I really appreciate organizations that create opportunities for us non millionaires. Every little bit we are able to do helps. We CAN change the word one person at a time.
angelina jolie, global action for children, children, orphans, AIDS
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