Poverty (February 2012)

Our February Justice Café Topic is Poverty.

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"Poverty is a plague against which humanity must fight without cease." ~ Pope Benedict XVI

Reflect & Explore (Before the Cafe)

• Pay attention to stories related to poverty in the news, television, movies.
• Consider your awareness of poverty in your local/global community.
• Watch a video clip and post a comment
• Explore the topic further using the "learn more" links below
   

Learn More (Before and After the Cafe)

• Visit these websites to learn more about the critical issues and real life stories
  
  • Global Poverty Project
  • Poverty USA-Campaign of the US Bishops Conference 
  • White Band Campaign-Global Call to Action Against Poverty
  • Catholics Confront Global Poverty-Catholic Relief Services
  • Bread for the World
  • Coalition on Human Needs
  • Poverty Campaign - Jewish Council on Foreign Affairs
• Watch a video clip about poverty

Continue the Conversation (After the Cafe)

• Visit the Conversation Blog
  
  • Connect with young adults in other cities in the main Discussion Blog
  • Post an update from your Justice Cafe conversation
  • Share action suggestions and continue the conversation
• Watch a video clip  and post a comment
   

Act for Justice

• Take a Poverty Challenge:
• • Food Stamp Challenge - live for one week on the average US food stamp allottment (about $4.50 per day)
  • Global Poverty Challenge - live below the extreme global poverty line of $1.50 per day
• Host a film and discussion night.  Movie suggestions:
• • The End of Poverty? Think Again, Foodstamped
• Visit the IPJC Legislative Action Center to take action for justice
• Volunteer at a local food pantry or shelter
• Organize a fundraiser for a local or global anti-poverty organization