Trade deal creates opportunity for Haiti

:: world headlines ::

Capital flow to poor countries down 83%   In 2009, private capital flow to poor countries is projected to plummet from $1 trillion to $165 billion. While domestic policy is more important for those nations, this loss will likely hurt GDP growth – causing many to fall into deeper poverty.

Madonna to adopt orphan from Malawi   As media pundits debate whether Madonna should adopt another orphan, there are 163 million orphans and displaced children in the world. This population would make up the world’s 7^th largest nation. Adoption is not perfect, but children deserve families. (for more on orphans, see The Orphan Foundation)

North Korea to launch long-range missile   Under the premise of sending a satellite into space, North Korea is slated to launch a long-range missile this Saturday. If the exercise is successful, observers fear that the technology will be sold to volatile nations such as Iran.

Trade deal creates opportunity for growth in Haiti   An act known as HOPE II lifts trade barriers for Haiti – no quotas, limits or tariffs – for nine years. Free trade allows investors to benefit while lifting the troubled nation out of poverty. Why aren’t we doing this for every nation around the world?

:: global fast news ::

yesterday in Miami, a great crew put on a concert for freedom to raise funds for ending slavery through Global Fast. all funds raised will support rescued victims of human trafficking in Thailand through our partner charity Nightlight Bangkok.

the Watts event  for Global Fast was a big success! – thanks Ms. West and Markham! … One day of small sacrifices by your students and faculty will change 500 lives with clean water.  Our partner charity Generosity Water has agreed to match all funds raised and build the well in Liberia – one of the world’s poorest nations.

Why Global Fast?  Despite the problems of foreign aid through governments, excellent charities can deliver sustainable solutions that don't interfere with economic growth. Basic needs like water and human rights like freedom contribute to a community's ability to grow and support itself. Making a small, regular sacrifice for others will increse your compassion and awareness.  join here > 

Global economy hits poor nations hardest.

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Fastest growing minor at Cal: Saving the world   A minor called “Global Poverty and Practice” is the fastest growing area of study at UC Berkeley. Only two years old, the program boasts over 150 students. 

Leaders convene at G20 summit in London  Next week’s meeting of twenty nations is expected to push a ‘global stimulus package.’ Leaders will increase IMF loans and other ‘bailout’ packages on a worldwide scale.

Recession hits hard for the global poor.  Even as developed nations face economic challenges, the poorest are hit even worse. Millions of people will be pushed back into extreme poverty and hardship.

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Watts students sacrifice to give water in Africa.  On March 19, students and faculty at Markham Middle School in the infamous Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles fasted and gave to build a clean water well in Liberia.

Miami concert to promote fasting for Freedom.  On March 30, musicians in Miami will join together in “Voices of Hope” – local artists have partnered with Global Fast to end human trafficking and sex slavery. 

Fasting Builds a Water Well in Liberia - Generosity Water - Jordan Wagner

Because of your fasting and donating the cost of 500 meals, there are 500 people in Liberia who will have clean water for the rest of their lives! The total cost to build the water well is $3,000. Our partner charity, Generosity Water, will pass along 100% of these funds and ensure that the water well is completed -- even sending us photos when it is complete! 

As a part of Global Fast, you are literally changing lives through fasting just one meal per week. Please see the video below -- Rich Halvorson of Global Fast giving the first "big check" to Jordan Wagner of Generosity Water. 

More Resources:

Photo Gallery - Generosity Water Completed Wells | Generosity Water Main Site

Why Water? - The Clean Water Crisis - on Global Fast main site | Global Fast home page