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More Musings from Merryn- a positive way forward
Posted by: duncanmiller on: February 11, 2009
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Merryn shows how changing economics could offer a positive way for the Worlds Poor.
I was enjoying a walk round my favourite local lanes when it suddenly struck me that despite the gloom of global finances, we really are living in very exciting times.
Well, having spent so much time and effort walking up and down our [...]
DEBT AND CLIMATE CHANGE.
Posted by: audreymiller on: January 25, 2009
Merryn Hellier from Hereford a long time Jubilee supporter makes the link on how debt repayments add to the problems of climate change….
In summer 2007 I walked 1000 miles across Britain with Christian Aid’s Climate Change March. We were publicising the disastrous climate changes already devastating the most poverty stricken areas, and lobbying MPs on [...]
Local Group with Global Connections
Posted by: audreymiller on: January 14, 2009
Birmingham City Council often uses the catch phrase “Global city with a local heart” in a way Birmingham JDC group really live up to the phrase in its very existence.
This Jubilee Congregation banner has recently been put on display at Selly Oak Methodist Church. It is American in origin and was given to the group [...]
Unfinished Business DVD
Posted by: audreymiller on: December 31, 2008
I am often asked by friends how they can begin to understand the complex issue of international debt. It seems a daunting topic, but now a new resource from Jubilee Debt Campaign makes it accessible and brings it down from high economic theory to an issue of global poverty being caused by power and injustice.
The [...]
World premier of debt nativity play in Birmingham.
Posted by: audreymiller on: December 20, 2008
The cast list could have not been more impressive ;- retired Bishop, Cannon, clergy, academics and other seasoned debt campaigners all took part in a specially written production this week.The script uses the poverty of the first Christmas to link with present day debt in poor countries.
Quotes from the shepherds and kings all make profound [...]
JDC Seeks Interfaith dialogue on Poverty – The Buddhist View
Posted by: audreymiller on: December 7, 2008
Jubilee Debt Campaign is actively seeking the support of all faith groups in the city. Over the last 10 years it has become clear that debt and poverty reduction in the developing world are issues where faith communities have a shared view.
By concentrating on the things we have in common rather than any differences. JDC [...]
A Poem on Debt by Roi Kwabena
Posted by: audreymiller on: November 26, 2008
The Death of Roi Kwabena, Trinidian writer and cultural activist was announced in January 2008. A supporter of JDC for many years Roi used his poetry to speak and touch many lives not just in the city. This poem has been used in many settings over the last few years and will continue to do [...]
116.9 million people
Posted by: duncanmiller on: October 22, 2008
It has just been announced that 116900000 people took part in this years STANDUP AGAINST POVERTY events over the weekend of October 16-18th. This is a big increase on last years figure.
For those in Birmingham who added stood up wherever you were many thanks and remember that your effort made part of this figure .
The [...]
- Jim DeSantis: In America, politicians still don't get it! It's still business as usual in Congress - debt and more debt for our kids and grandkids! Jim
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- Frank Scurley: I don't know If I said it already but ...Great
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