Wednesday, August 5, 2009

What would Happen if Everyone Cared.

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In 1984 Bob Geldof..Music Journalist turned Punk Rock Frontman. He was inspired by a news report about "AFRICA's FAMINE EPIDEMIC", and begun his fight against world Hunger..His Concert organized the worlds first "Global Charity Concert"..LIVE AID which raised pounds 150 Million in one day to help FIGHT HUNGER :-).

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In 1976, Betty Williams, a receptionist and mother of two witnessed three children killed during the political turmoil in Northern Ireland..Within 2 days of the tragic event..William obtained 6,000 Signatures petitioning for PEACE. She then led 35,000 people on a peace march to the children grave. She was Awarded the NOBLE PEACE PRIZE in 1976 :-).

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In 1961, two students in Portugal raised their glasses in a toast to FREEDOM. They were imprisoned for seven years. British Lawyer Peter Ben was Shocked by the events and to rally for the students, he wrote a letter to his local paper. The response was so overwhelmed that a committee was formed to organize the campaign. It quickly grew up into a world wide movement know today as "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL" :-).

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In 1920s, a boy from a small south African village dreamt of a day when EQUALITY would prevail over his Country. After years of activism, he was charged with "Political Treason and sentenced to LIFE IN PRISON" But his dream for equality never died. In 1990 After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela was finally released. He then led S.Africa to its first ever "DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.Nearly 19 million people voted. He won the election ending the "RACIST APARTHEID REGIME" that divided south Africa for 46 Years.

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We are One