Stand Up and Speak Out Against Poverty

In just 18 days, millions of people around the world will STAND UP and SPEAK OUT against poverty and inequality and for the Millennium Development Goals.

Get Involved Now at www.StandAgainstPoverty.org

On October 16^th and 17^th we want you to join millions of other people as we tell world leaders that their promises to end poverty and inequality must be kept. Last year more than 23 million people took part and set a new Guinness World Record. This year we want you to help break this record so the message rings even louder.

To make the biggest political impact we need energetic and committed people to organise events in communities, schools, workplaces and just about anywhere where people gather. Anyone can organize an event. There are no 'experts' needed, just creative, concerned people like you who want to take a stand against poverty.

Here's how you can participate:

• You can join an existing event by looking up what is going on in your country
  Find Events Now!

Or

• You can create your own event! There are many ways to host a STAND UP and SPEAK OUT event. Host a concert, organise a school debate, show a video clip, or simply ask your colleagues and friends to join you for a STAND UP moment. There is a ton of material available to help you plan your event – brochures, posters, video clips and more – available at www.standagainstpoverty.org/materials .

• The important thing is to register your event online at www.StandAgainstPoverty.org and to be creative – everyone can participate!

For information and support go to www.StandAgainstPoverty.org!

Just 18 Days Left – Time to Organise