Imagine a world free of the injustice of extreme poverty. A world without hunger, fear and needless suffering. A world where tens of thousands of children do not die each day because they lack basic needs. Imagine a world where each person has the opportunity to follow their dreams. A world in which every country takes responsibility for their impact on humanity. We can create this world. It’s in our reach.
In 2007 over 700 young Australians took to the road to help create just this world. The ZEROSEVEN Road Trip made history when it created the public support and political will to increase Australia’s foreign aid from 0.3% to 0.5% of GNI by 2015. This historic increase of over $2.3 billion has brought Australia closer to its promise of 0.7%. But it’s not enough.
In May 2010 you can be part of the 1000 young people who will again embark on a nationwide road trip to help end extreme poverty. We will be leaving from every major city in the country in order to spread the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY message and raise awareness of global poverty. Through flash mobs, meetings with MPs and businesses, speeches at schools, music events and more, we will generate the groundswell of support necessary to achieve real change.
Each road trip will converge on Canberra from the 12th – 14th of May of May for a 3 day summit that will unite us in a call for action. We will urge individuals, communities and governments to do more to create the world we all want to live in. We will demand Australia keep its promise to increase foreign aid to 0.7% of our GNI.
But we can’t do it alone. We need your help. If you are aged from 16-26, are confident, engaging and a natural leader who is passionate about ending world poverty, we want you on our bus! Join the movement to MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY by becoming an ambassador for change.
As an ambassador you will be given the training and skills needed to make a difference. Your bus will travel through Australia’s cities and towns, inspiring thousands of people to join the fight against global poverty. Being an ambassador will be at times crazy and fun, at others difficult and challenging. But one thing is for sure – it will never be dull!
The time for action is now. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this unique movement. Sign up at www.theroadtrip.com.au and help us to end extreme poverty.
Check out WWW.THEROADTRIP.COM.AU to find out how you can join the movement