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For the first time in history, we can end poverty in 20 years time. It's possible and it's happening right now in villages in Africa to classrooms in the US. Ending poverty begins with all of us. Ensure ours is the last generation to know poverty.

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Chicago, IL
19
Advocates to End Poverty
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For the first time in history, we can end poverty in 20 years time. It's possible and it's happening right now in villages in Africa to classrooms in the US. Ending poverty begins with all of us. Ensure ours is the last generation to know poverty. Recently, Jeffrey Sachs, author of The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time, spoke

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Barrington, IL
30
Advocates to End Poverty
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Name Location Date joined
mariya
Chicago, IL Jun 12, 2008
I pledged

 The youth is failing in what we should all be doing but there are some that are out to handle things differently, I will not be passive on many subjects and I will make a difference. This site will absolutely assist in doing so. 

Griffith, IN Mar 1, 2008
Manoj
I pledged

 After realizing how human trafficking as modern slavery robs women and children on their dignity, I decided to do something as an individual. So I funded a secondary school in Cambodia and the scholarship of 25 students to go to university in India 

Hickory Hills, IL Nov 20, 2007
JULIO CABRERA

 My name is JULIO, I attend DePaul University in Chicago 

Chicago, IL Nov 2, 2007
Shelby Childress

 Looking to be a part of a meet-up to help with the Millinium Promise program to end poverty. 

Chicago, IL Oct 8, 2007

 if anyone wants to meet up to go tango dancing in paris email me at emisue5566 at yahoo dot com 

Chicago, IL Sep 16, 2007
Oscar Contreras

 I am an economist from a poor country, fighting against poverty was the main reason to choose my profession. 

Chicago, IL Aug 6, 2007
Vladimir
Chicago, IL Jul 30, 2007
Dejan
Schaumburg, IL Jul 26, 2007
Barrington, IL Jul 23, 2007
shira
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
dan Fenster

 hey, looking forward to boarding for the first time very soon. prolly wont make it this sunday but if you go ANNNNYYY other time im down. how much you think this will run me to rent all that i need? 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
JKP

 I'm a northsider, work at a large non-profit organization in Evanston. I'm currently reading The End of Poverty and am interested in what this group, and the Chicago Promise initiative, wants to accomplish. I hope to meet everyone at a future mee 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007

 I am the Assoc. Director of the Human Rights Program at the University of Chicago and am interested in development issues, education and women's rights. 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Emilia

 I'm Emilia, and I live on the Northwest side of Chicago. Why spend time going out to parties, if I can spend it trying to save someone's life? 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Lake Zurich, IL Jul 23, 2007
Cindy

 I read The End of Poverty last year and am hopeful that I can personally be involved in the solution. I've been involved with hunger relief in Chicago and Evanston and am looking for a way to help globally. 

Morton Grove, IL Jul 23, 2007
Lana
Evanston, IL Jul 23, 2007

 I look forward to getting together to find out what we can do and to help out in any way that I can. 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007

 I am working with a group called Chicago Promise which is supporting a village in Kenya as part of a plan to eliminate extreme poverty in Africa. 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007

 My company is sponsoring a village in Malawi though a partnership w/ Millennium Promise. I look forward to hearing everyone's ideas on how to effectively educate and open the minds of others on the issue of extreme poverty 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Aaron
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Kelly
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Kristin
Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Aurora, IL Jul 23, 2007

 Hi Everyone, I just signed up to the site, so I'm looking to reach out to like-mided individuals who are looking to make a positive impact. 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Ron

 Hello, My names are Ronald L. Mutebi originally from Africa - Uganda. I am involved in many projects which are geared to enehancing the lives of people where ever they are. Right now I am involved in Cooking Solar Technology in Africa. 

Chicago, IL Jul 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 12, 2007

 I am just curious what you are all about. 

Lincolnwood, IL Jun 25, 2007
Chicago, IL May 7, 2007

 I want this Meetup, because I am a Former Homeless Person. 

Chicago, IL May 3, 2007
Evanston, IL Apr 29, 2007
Taylor
Deerfield, IL Apr 17, 2007
Jimmy Otto
Chicago, IL Apr 5, 2007
Chicago, IL Apr 5, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because the efforts to curb human trafficking is something into which I feel compelled to invest my time, energy and passion. 

Chicago, IL Feb 27, 2007
Speedmotion
Chicago, IL Feb 20, 2007
Robyn Michaels
Chicago, IL Feb 14, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because I think its time that we as constituents take action to help and protect people in our society. There is so much that we could do to help people in our own neighborhood. 

Chicago, IL Feb 14, 2007

 Want to get involved to reduce poverty 

Chicago, IL Feb 13, 2007
Isabel Ortiz

 I want these local Meetups because I want to help make a diffrence. 

Chicago, IL Dec 17, 2006
Chicago, IL Nov 18, 2006
Chicago, IL Oct 30, 2006
Deerfield, IL Sep 24, 2006
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Chicago, IL Sep 2, 2006
Naperville, IL Aug 3, 2006

 I want local End Poverty Meetups because I would like to help and serve as many humanitarian in the world in possible ways 

Chicago, IL Apr 26, 2006

 HI 

Schaumburg, IL Aug 17, 2005
pledges
When a new End Poverty Meetup Group starts…
  • "I promise to attend the first Meetup"
    1 person pledged
    Jessicka
  • "I'll help organize our Meetups"
    2 people pledged
    Jessicka
    Manoj
  • "I can chip in money toward group expenses"
    1 person pledged
    Jessicka
  • "I have an idea for our first Meetup"
    1 person pledged
    Jessicka
  • "I'm happy to bring some food to our Meetup"
    2 people pledged
    Jessicka
    Manoj
  • "I would love to share my expertise"
    2 people pledged
    Jessicka
    Manoj
  • "I'll spread the word about the Meetup"
    2 people pledged
    Jessicka
    Manoj
  • "I know a great place to meet"
    1 person pledged
    Jessicka

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