Jubilee USA Network
Jubilee USA Network is an alliance of more than 75 religious denominations and faith communities, human rights, environmental, labor, and community groups working for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts to fight poverty and injustice in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Primary web addresses
http://www.jubileeusa.org
Email
monet@jubileeusa.org
Main Address
222 E Capitol St NE
Washington, DC 20003
Washington, DC 20003
Country
United States
Main Telephone
202-783-3566
Joined OneWorld
14.02.2007
Features
17.04.2008
Legislation instructing U.S. officials to negotiate debt cancellation for 24 poor countries has moved a step closer to approval by the U.S. congress, drawing praise from a broad coalition of church, labor, human rights, and development groups.
more...Related topics/regions: [United States]
Image: Zambian school children have benefitted from debt relief. © Manoocher Deghati/IRIN
21.02.2008
Concerned Americans are adding their voices to a new campaign urging presidential candidates to not only address climate change, but to provide specifics -- including how they plan to help developing nations cope with human-caused climate change.
more...Related topics/regions: [United States] [Climate change] [Politics] [Activism]
Image: Climate change is going to affect the price and availability of food for many people worldwide. © Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
11.10.2007
A 40-day nationwide fast for debt cancellation has secured a U.S. legislative hearing on the Jubilee Act, which would cancel the debts of up to an additional 25 developing countries that spend a daily average of $100 million on debt service alone.
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Image: Cancel Debt Fast was spearheaded by Jubilee USA, a humanitarian organization that seeks to reduce poor nations' debts. © Jubilee Debt Campaign
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