Featuring; Speak For The Poor
In laws of physics, Water boils at 212 degrees, but at 211 degrees it is still just hot water. An extra degree can set events that, one second creates full head of steam, enough power to move a train weighing tons. Our Real Influence Program works that way, we represent & speak on behalf of low income people in influencing policy changes that lead to alleviation of poverty. The extra degree in influence campaigns creates momentum for poverty alleviation.
Women have no say in the decisions that affect them, thereby being denied the opportunity that could empower them out of poverty. On 8 March 2011, Exit Poverty and our partners all over the world marked the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. In Kenya, Exit Poverty organized a radio talk show and press conference with the Minister of Finance and Equity Bank. a parade, town hall meetings all day to discuss challenges and opportunities for enhancing enterprise. Equity bank and representative from Poverty Eradication Commission (Gov institution part of Ministry of Finance) were able to open up more opportunities for discussion at the events.
Momentum is the greatest of all change agents, At Exit Poverty, we believe that by adding that extra degree by us speaking on behalf of the poor in influencing, pressurizing and holding local leaders accountable can create more opportunities for poor to exit poverty & enough momentum power for other scale our work. This to us means we can reach millions of the poor in Africa that would otherwise be impossible through our efforts alone.
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