Make Poverty History: will the campaign bubble burst?
 Just read this really interesting piece in today's Guardian, talking about the impact of Make Poverty History and attempts to maintain the momentum it generated. It talks in places about the need to "draw people into politics through their lives as comsumers", through things such as Fairtrade products or big pop concerts and events. It also talks about how the initial excitement generated by Make Poverty History may die down, but Africa may now be a more important political issue than ever before.
The article comes as Make Poverty History supporters are urged to keep campaigning in 2006, reflected in changes made to the campaign website. So, what do you think? Read the article (and the two others in its special report: 'Does aid really help ordinary people' and 'A steady first step forward') and let us know how you feel about campaigning in 2006...
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That is an interestin piece. I think that we won't see the mass appeal of something like Make Poverty History for a while, but more people are aware of the issues, and are more likely to get involved in the future. trouble is, it seems people need a big hook to get them involved, rather than just doing it anyway.
By ,
February 06, 2006 2:13 PM
How do I feel? I feel absolutely passionate about campaigning... This is a great article and above anything else it demonstates that the Third World is now a political battleground. When this is achieved votes are won and lost and politicians start to pay more attention. The power are obviously empowered and we're starting to see the rise of movements much like those that probably existed in the 60's.
By G,
February 07, 2006 12:35 PM
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