Fighting Poverty in Miami
Over the weekend, ONE volunteers participated in the Miami Poverty Conference, which took place at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The conference is a brand new initiative started by University of Miami students to educate members of the community and students from universities and colleges in the Miami-Dade area about the growing problem of poverty in their community and throughout the World.
Miami ONE Member, Alix Gordon and I led an interactive workshop to teach the students about ONE and our work in Florida to increase awareness about extreme poverty and preventable diseases, especially in Africa and Latin America. We talked about the different ways they can help achieve change through advocacy and encouraged each person to reach out to their elected leaders to ensure that America does not forget the World’s most vulnerable people.
After the conference, the University held a benefit concert, featuring poets, live bands and other artists who helped draw attention to the plight of those living in poverty. We set up a ONE information table at the concert and were able to talk to many more students about ONE and upcoming volunteer opportunities in the community.
Overall, the Miami Poverty Conference not only provided a forum to educate students about the growing problem of poverty, but also inspired students to actively engage in the community on these issues.
-Sara J. Paterni, FL Field Organizer
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February 24, 2009 at 3:57 am
What a great story. I am so glad to hear that these volunteers are helping the poverty stricken people in our own country. Many people don’t realize how needy some people in our country are.
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June 1, 2009 at 2:24 am
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June 19, 2009 at 5:41 pm
“The conference is a brand new initiative started by University of Miami students to educate members of the community and students from universities and colleges in the Miami-Dade area about the growing problem of poverty in their community and throughout the World.”
- Could capitalism be the cause of this, as with capitalism it seems the rich do get richer. I think an attitude of sharing along with a “capitlistic mindset” is what’s needed.
July 31, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Wake up people. Your FEDERAL Government doesn’t care. You send them money, they give it away willy nilly to the underserving. $9 billion to Chrysler flushed down the toilet? And how did this help America? Perhaps it’s time to put the power back in the hands of the people and let the states decide what happens?
August 5, 2009 at 1:05 am
“Overall, the Miami Poverty Conference not only provided a forum to educate students about the growing problem of poverty, but also inspired students to actively engage in the community on these issues.”
Thank goodness. There is no greater problem in this nation than poverty. Miami is a beautiful city, but there are major problems that need to be addressed — thank you for the work you guys do!
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August 6, 2009 at 9:01 am
great intiative and hats off to the volunteers.we need to implement this on a large scale.
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August 18, 2009 at 8:15 am
This is fantastic work, poverty in this day and age should not exist, especially in USA where the GDP is so high.
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August 29, 2009 at 4:48 am
social work is the best thing one can do to serve his country. I think its an excellent job and should really be promoted
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August 31, 2009 at 3:56 pm
it is a good initiative and every person should wake up to participate in this campaign,poverty is the huge problem in 21st century.
September 4, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Thank goodness. There is no greater problem in this nation than poverty. Miami is a beautiful city, but there are major problems that need to be addressed — thank you for the work you guys do!
September 4, 2009 at 4:27 pm
nice social work being done
September 4, 2009 at 4:29 pm
nice social work being done, this is an excellent effort and really needs appreciation
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September 20, 2009 at 9:57 pm
What a great cause! As a country we need to fight the issue of poverty consistently.
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October 2, 2009 at 2:53 pm
great intiative and hats off to the volunteers.we need to implement this on a large scale.
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October 6, 2009 at 11:26 pm
This is great. As a lifelong Miami resident, I know how important this is!
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October 12, 2009 at 6:26 pm
>>Many people don’t realize how needy some people in our country are.
I could not agree more! People belonging to other countries, esp. the third world countries feel that ours is the wealthiest nation in the world, but as they say, the other side of the world always seem fascinating from a distance, that is, UNTIL you visit it! I am really very glad that there are some nice people out here helping those who truly need their help! Wish more people were like them!
October 13, 2009 at 7:18 am
poverty is one of the main problem in almost all countries.Each and every country should fight the issue of poverty consistently.
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October 24, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Educate. Educate. Educate.
October 28, 2009 at 12:26 am
NO matter how much we try to hide it, the fact remains that even in developed countries, at least 70% of the citizens suffer from poverty or are below the poverty line. Our so called “technological progress” or “infrastructure” is useless if they fail to eliminate this demon from our country. It is good that Miami is fighting poverty and I feel the other universities should follow the lead!
November 6, 2009 at 9:09 pm
These are very complicated issues – but good see somebody taking action
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November 17, 2009 at 2:31 am
Eradication of poverty should be the main aim of our nation.
November 22, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Yes I agree, nobody should be hungry and without healthcare
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November 23, 2009 at 11:40 am
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November 26, 2009 at 7:57 am
Education is the name of the game. Always has been.
November 27, 2009 at 8:57 am
Thats true increasing the reach of education will decrease poverty among people.
November 30, 2009 at 1:32 pm
If people really understood what caused worldwide poverty in the first place, they’d throw the bums out. I’m talking about the national governments of any country that has a percentage of it citizenry in poverty whose policies help to create their domestic poverty. The system is rigged to create poverty. I fail to see what conferences will ever do about this other than to make their attendees “feel good” about their “efforts” to overcome and address these problems.
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November 30, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Poverty is not the only growing problem the Miami-Dade area is facing. I recently attended an HIV awareness seminar in my area (FL Panhandle) and it turns out that in Florida, the Miami-Dade part of Florida has the most reported cases of HIV. It’s good to see groups like ONE spreading awareness around their community, hopefully it can result in some change for the better.
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December 12, 2009 at 4:21 am
“technological progress” or “infrastructure” is useless if they fail to eliminate this demon from our country.
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December 23, 2009 at 3:23 am
That’s so nice to hear that some people help others. Thanks for this nice post.
January 12, 2010 at 9:12 am
I had just vacationed in Miami this past winter. I took my family to downtown Miami where, unlike North Miami Beach, I was surprised to see the vast number of homeless. Shame. Perhaps more blogs like this one will raise awareness.
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January 17, 2010 at 10:33 am
Is this the same organization that has Jet lie in it? Anyway thank you very much for all that you have done in Miami.
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January 17, 2010 at 10:01 pm
What a great story. I am so glad to hear that these volunteers are helping the poverty stricken people in our own country. Many people don’t realize how needy some people in our country are.
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January 19, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Great blog, we need more ppl like this to help with poverty through out the entire US
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February 6, 2010 at 9:30 am
Hi!! Thank you very much for this great blog.I am agree with you. Eradication of poverty should be the main aim of our nation.
February 14, 2010 at 11:15 am
Great initiative and hats off to the volunteers.we need to implement this on a large scale.
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February 19, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Miami has so many beautiful areas. Glad to see someone doing something about fixing the bad parts.
March 4, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I really like your take on this. It shows that you spent alot of time on the subject and didn’t just throw something random out there. Thanks, post often.
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March 4, 2010 at 2:21 pm
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May 26, 2010 at 10:59 am
This is a very inspiring post. Not just in Miami but also everywhere in this world, one must help fight poverty.
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June 11, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Great work….i find this to be an inspiration as I have several friends in the Miami area.
Keep it up.
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July 1, 2010 at 9:48 am
Very smart solution to reduce poverty right now and in near future.
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August 3, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Fantastic job !!!
August 28, 2010 at 3:24 am
We live in the lucky country. Poverty in any country is a curse.
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August 30, 2010 at 12:45 am
there has to be more to this place, besides the rampant crime that sadly includes too much murder and gang activity. Let’s remember that this is a nation at war, fighting poverty and racism and hunger and our hard days are not necessarily behind us.
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October 19, 2010 at 3:14 am
This is really inspiring. Together we can fight poverty.