Jubilee Oregon is continuing the global debt cancellation campaign started in the 90’s when forty countries collectively campaigned for the elimination of external debt incurred by developing countries during the Jubilee 2000 movement. Independent chapters sprouted from the movement to pursue the unfinished business of debt abolition. Countries shackled by debt find themselves forced to funnel money toward repaying high interest loans instead of funding much needed health care programs, education, and sanitary programs. This only serves to perpetuate poverty. Jubilee’s goal is to eliminate 100% of the debt, thereby lifting the impossible burden that keeps these countries from focusing on human and economic development and rising out of poverty.
“The world's poorest countries pay almost $23 million EVERY DAY to the rich world. Jubilee Debt Campaign is demanding an end to the scandal of poor countries paying money to the rich.” Jubilee Oregon
The upcoming event is a great opportunity for you to learn more about ways you can support economic and social justice in your community and around the world.
One of the most powerful ways you can vote is with your dollars! We hope you can make it to this event and visit the marketplace. This is a great time to buy something from our collection that you've wanted. We'll be joined with products from Equal Exchange and handcrafts from Ethiopia whose sales will also benefit Jubilee. For a great cause, you'll enjoy desserts from 10 different countries around the world, wine and great company!
"Just Desserts"
Saturday, Oct. 29th ,7-9 PM
First Unitarian Church, Buchan Room
SW 12th between Main and Salmon
Tickets are $35 with some scholarships available
"Just Desserts"
Saturday, Oct. 29th ,7-9 PM
First Unitarian Church, Buchan Room
SW 12th between Main and Salmon
Tickets are $35 with some scholarships available
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