So we've been hammering out more details for LOSE THE SHOES, the barefoot 3v3 soccer tournament that's going to be taken place to raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness in Africa. It's going well, but we have a lot of work to do before October 19, when the even takes place. Additionally, I've been entering points into our campus site so we can get all of the ones that we deserve.
A really cool event took place over the weekend, Princeton's 5000 for 5000, which raised money for a microfinance foundation that helps people in very poor villages obtain loans who might not otherwise be able to. Check out this link to our campus newspaper to find out more: http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2008/09/29/21565/.
Alright friends, that's it for now. Stay tuned.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
My letter to the editor...
I would like to raise an important consideration in the upcoming
presidential election. While it is readily evident that our country's
economy is struggling and we are still dealing with an ongoing
military standoff abroad, the United States (as well as the rest of
the world) cannot afford to forget the issue of global poverty.
Though our problems may be substantial, they are truly nothing
compared to those who are dealing with genocides, who wake up hungry
every day, or babies born with HIV. Indeed, it is increasingly
apparent that the issue of poverty, in both the United States and
abroad, is an issue which demands our immediate attention.
One bill in particular which could immediately have a positive effect
on the world is that of PEPFAR, which allows people in sub-Saharan
Africa to obtain HIV/AIDS treatment when they otherwise would not.
PEPFAR has positively affected more than 1.4 million people in the
region, and represents an emerging American legacy of compassion and
hope through lifesaving medicine. However, now PEPFAR's time has run
out and Congress is considering reauthorizing and expanding the
program. Such legislation would authorize $50 billion to combat
HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis over the next five years, prevent
12 million new HIV infections, and provide care for five million AIDS
orphans.
People should consider the candidates' stances on such issues, and
interact with their legislators to let them know their support of the
fight against global poverty. Organizations such as the ONE Campaign
are a great source of awareness which allow individuals to observe the
political positions of candidates on such issues. The fight against
poverty is raging, and we must prevail.
presidential election. While it is readily evident that our country's
economy is struggling and we are still dealing with an ongoing
military standoff abroad, the United States (as well as the rest of
the world) cannot afford to forget the issue of global poverty.
Though our problems may be substantial, they are truly nothing
compared to those who are dealing with genocides, who wake up hungry
every day, or babies born with HIV. Indeed, it is increasingly
apparent that the issue of poverty, in both the United States and
abroad, is an issue which demands our immediate attention.
One bill in particular which could immediately have a positive effect
on the world is that of PEPFAR, which allows people in sub-Saharan
Africa to obtain HIV/AIDS treatment when they otherwise would not.
PEPFAR has positively affected more than 1.4 million people in the
region, and represents an emerging American legacy of compassion and
hope through lifesaving medicine. However, now PEPFAR's time has run
out and Congress is considering reauthorizing and expanding the
program. Such legislation would authorize $50 billion to combat
HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis over the next five years, prevent
12 million new HIV infections, and provide care for five million AIDS
orphans.
People should consider the candidates' stances on such issues, and
interact with their legislators to let them know their support of the
fight against global poverty. Organizations such as the ONE Campaign
are a great source of awareness which allow individuals to observe the
political positions of candidates on such issues. The fight against
poverty is raging, and we must prevail.
The first day of Princeton's campus ONE blog!
So today I started this blog. Hopefully there will be a lot of cool stuff that I can put in here - the point of it is to keep track of the different ONE activities on campus.
The biggest thing is that I'm entering in our campus points for today, and also going door to door to the different restaurants in the area to collect money for LOSE THE SHOES, a 3v3 barefoot soccer tournament to increase HIV/AIDS awareness. More to come soon....
The biggest thing is that I'm entering in our campus points for today, and also going door to door to the different restaurants in the area to collect money for LOSE THE SHOES, a 3v3 barefoot soccer tournament to increase HIV/AIDS awareness. More to come soon....
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