1.4 billion reasons to end poverty

If you're in the UK at the moment, I've got some news for you. ONE has teamed up with The Global Poverty Project on a tour showcasing their groundbreaking presentation, 1.3 Billion Reasons. Throughout October and November, they will be visiting various universities, festivals, libraries etc across the UK; if you're around and have some spare time try to pass by! Click here to find an event near you.

According to ONE, "this ‘Inconvenient Truth’-style presentation is traveling the globe breaking down the complex issue of global poverty and inspiring action. We all have friends who remain unconvinced that fighting global poverty is worthwhile in the current economic climate. So it’s more important than ever to show that we can and must end extreme poverty within our lifetime".

Even if you're not in the UK at the moment, there are still ways you can get involved. On their website, you make a commitment to one or more of their causes, including talking to friends and family about poverty, buying fair trade products and volunteering. The more people we have working together, the more likely it is for us to see extreme poverty eradicated in our lifetimes.