Bob Geldof: ‘We need to shout’
It’s sometimes hard, especially in tough economic times, to think about the real difference we are making in the fight against extreme poverty. So we took another look at Bob Geldof’s closing remarks at the end of September’s UN summit in New York.
Geldof called for the assembled delegates to confound the cynics and clichés, and to bring all countries to the table to continue to fight the ‘tangible condition’ of poverty. From high-level talks on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to each of us ‘giving a buck’ to projects abroad, Geldof stresses that we’re winning; we’ve got the ‘big heavy wheel of equity and justice turning’.
Progress on poverty is happening. You can see the astounding statistics and stories of success everywhere you look. So make no mistake we are making a difference. In the words of Goethe, quoted by Geldof, ‘Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic and power in it’.
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23/11/2010 at 1:27 am
We have the knowledge to end poverty. We just need the bravery. Thank you Bob Geldof and other representatives who use their high profile voices to promote justice.
24/11/2010 at 4:11 pm
I would like to know what Mr Geldof is doing with his personal ostentatious millions and Bono with his tax free millions. I agree with eradicating 3 rd world debt but Im tired of Bono and Geldofs soapbox patronising pontification. Feed the World was the most patronising egostic boost for redundant artists who were restoring their careers “nothing ever grows” in the African continent. Bandaid was exactly a bandaid for cancer. Let’s challenge 3rd world debt without schmoozing with the creators of the burden namely world leaders and corrupt bank officials.
30/04/2011 at 10:20 am
Bob I think that you are brave enough to say that. I fully support you in this campaign. Committment!
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