According to UNICEF, 30,000 children die each day due to poverty.

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Global Poverty Act of 2007 (H.R. 1302)

GFWC's Call to Action

»EDUCATE YOURSELF

• Read the text of the Bill  and the extended Summary
• Follow the Congressional action
• Review the list of Cosponsors
• Monitor the status of H.R. 1302

»INFORM OTHERS

• Pass this alert on to your fellow clubwomen, your friends, your family and your community.  
• Inform local newspapers, radio stations, and local television news of the issue. You can write a letter to the editor to raise awareness of global poverty and encourage support of the Global Poverty Act.

»CREATE CHANGE

• Contact Congress immediately and tell them to support the Global Poverty Act of 2007! 
• Find out where your lawmakers stand, and contact them directly.You can find your lawmakers contact information online at the Senate and House of Representatives websites.
• When contacting your lawmaker, ask for a written response.  You will ensure that your lawmaker knows you are a concerned constituent and you will know that your voice has been heard.