HourChallenge

I just contacted Senator Boxer’s office to ask her to support the Jubilee Act, S.2166. It took me all of 3 minutes to prep for the call (read the instructions below), dial and speak with a representative. It was easy, painless and hey, Bread For The World even provided a toll free number to make the call!

Debt relief is a key component to ending hunger and completing the MDG’s. And the bottom line is that these calls will save lives, literally.

To call your member of Congress and ask them to cosponsor the Jubilee act:
1. Dial 1-800-786-2663 and listen to the automated instructions
2. Use the talking points below to help you on your call
3. Register your call using the form to the right

• As a constituent and member of the ONE campaign, I urge you to co-sponsor the Jubilee Act, S.2166 / H.R.2634. The Jubilee Act provides for greater responsibility in lending and expands debt cancellation for impoverished countries that owe the U.S. and international financial institutions.

• Currently, for every dollar African countries receive in aid, they spend $2.30 to pay down debt.

• Debt cancellation is one of the most effective ways to help those living in extreme poverty. For example, when Tanzania received debt relief, the government spent the savings on education and eliminated school fees. Almost overnight, an estimated 1.6 million children enrolled in school.

• Please co-sponsor the Jubilee Act (S.2166 / H.R.2634) so that impoverished countries can stop repaying debts and start investing in education, housing and healthcare. (Please visit Bread For the World for more info.)

Learn more about debt and the Jubilee Act click here.