The Poor are Hardest Hit by the Recession: ICA International Supports World
Food Day and the 'Stand Up and Take Action' against Poverty Campaign
For these people living on the margins of survival, a global 'recovery' means little. Indeed, innovative programs - programs enabling the poor to lift themselves out of poverty through their own initiatives - are needed now more than ever.
This year, millions of people around the world will Stand Up and Take Action to show their support for the fight against poverty. With only six years left to the 2015 deadline for the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals, concrete action needs to be taken urgently to alleviate poverty and create sustainable solutions for the world's poorest.
ICA International, based in
According to Robert F. Goheen,
For more information about ICA International and its fight against poverty please visit: www.ica-international.org
For further information: For further information: Audra Rényi, Development & Communications Officer, (514) 875-7111, ext. 223, [email protected]
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