A group of us, advocates from an organization called RESULTS, have been meeting to talk about actions that are not only the right things to do, but make good sense in our globalized world, and here in our community.
Living in one of the most diverse immigrant communities in the world, here in Queens, we are that much more able to vividly see how the threads of connection and awareness extend across the globe. We become more keenly aware how we are indeed interconnected, how our concerns need to be universal and not limited to just our own backyards. And so arises a profound opportunity to think locally and act globally, knowing that the ills and joys of the world do not know borders. So, how do we ignite our sense of leadership and social agency right where we are while, at the same time, we deepen and widen the heart and eye of our local perspective to hold a forward-looking global vision of health, well-being and balance? A vision that enriches, includes and activates the participation of our community members into taking actions that embrace a view of an intricately connected world? What becomes evident is that empowering ourselves, each other, to be deeply engaged with our communities is nourished by using our voices to stand for others around the globe. This way we simultaneously strengthen both our local and global communities.
RESULTS is a grassroots advocacy organization that has been training and empowering people to take a stand to end poverty and hunger around the world for over thirty years. It contributes to evolving our democracy by tapping into a longing that so many of us hold in the depth of our belly – to be an active force for good. RESULTS catalyzes a new way of being in and engaging in our communities, nation and the world.
Advocates learn to build relationships with our decision makers, help educate them about issues around poverty, and support them in taking bold actions that contribute to uplifing people out of poverty. The three focal points are: education for all, health and microfinance.
An historic opportunity to change the destiny of millions around the world is right here. A day after World AIDS Day, on December 2-3 President Obama welcomes donors from around the world for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria pledging conference. The U.S. has long been a leader in the Global Fund, contributing a third of its resources. The Global Fund saves over 100,000 lives a month. With a U.S. pledge of $5 billion over the next three years, the U.S. can leverage the $15 billion that is needed to fully bring into view the end of these three pandemics as major public health threats. Failure to act now would mean paying the consequences for years to come. So let’s take a stand together to urge our decision makers to make a clear and unequivocal commitment to pledging $5 billion dollars over the course of the next three years to the Global Fund.
Join RESULTS member and bring your friends to make this
Standings Bar, 43 E. 7th St. (west of 2nd Ave., Manhattan)
Monday, December 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
-Enjoy an evening with like-minded folks
-Take action that impacts our world community.
-Engage your heart and voice to deepening our democracy.