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Pressing Global Issues > Poverty
Poverty was chosen by SWA members worldwide as the 2008 SWA Annual International
Convention issue through online voting earlier this year. Of the 9 topics
proposed for this year's International Convention, Poverty received 37 % of all
your votes. .
Please click here to see the election results.
Poverty is an important issue for members to consider, as it is the root of many
social ills that affect our world today. We solicit you, as a SWA
member, to take action against Poverty, whether it is individually or through
your chapter, and join SWA's 2008 campaign to
“Fight Global Poverty”.
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This page will provide you with a preliminary list of
educational links, articles, and organizations related to Poverty.
Please click here to access resources related to the issue of poverty.
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Use this Poverty Action Tool-Kit to discover various ways you can take action
and raise awareness in your community. Inside you will find extensive
information on how to host a successful event as well as factual information and
resources you can use to learn more about global poverty. Please Click Here to
view the Poverty Action Tool-Kit.
Please Click Here to view the Poverty Action Tool-Kit. |
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You can "Participate" by joining in on the conversation on Poverty
with other SWA members around the world.
Please click here to post a comment on the discussion forum.
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For 2008, the Annual International Convention will be held in Peshawar, Pakistan
at the Institute of Management Sciences. Student delegates from around the world
will come together to pass resolutions on the issue of poverty.
Check back soon for the convention website.
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Pass these "fast-facts" out at your next SWA event
about poverty!
Please click here to download SWA's "Fight Global
Poverty" leaflet
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