Stand Up Against Poverty


Oct 16th, 2009 8:45 AM UTC
By Weldon Kennedy

Today is the global day of action against extreme poverty, and around the world millions of people will be literally standing up as a demonstration of their commitment in the fight against extreme poverty. It’s the easiest of actions, but when 116 million of us do it together like last year, it’s a profound statement against extreme poverty.

ONE members take part every year, and this year we’re going a step further asking you not only to stand up, but to shout out and encourage your friends to do the same. Once you stand up, just update your Twitter and/or Facebook status to spread the word.

Twitter On Twitter just tweet:

I’m standing up to end poverty today with @ONEcampaign. Pls RT and join me #standup09

Facebook On Facebook, first you’ll need to become a fan of ONE.

Then post your status as:

I’m standing up to end poverty today with @ONE. Please post this as your status and join me.

If you don’t have a twitter or facebook account don’t worry, just visit the Stand Up website and show your support.

The last 2 years we’ve set a new world record, and if everyone takes part and spreads the world, we may very well go down the pages of Guinness again this year. So start right now. Stand up.

Thank you for taking action!

One staff in London Stand Up against poverty
One staff in London Stand Up against poverty

TAGS: Spotlight, Stand Up

 

269 Comments

  1. Ann Chidwicksays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:33 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:33 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty
  2. Sally Thumssays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:41 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:41 pm

    I am Standing Up to end poverty too!!
  3. ALEX DE GREGORIOsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:42 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:42 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  4. David Carlesssays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:42 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:42 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty
  5. Micheal Moffatsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:43 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:43 pm

    8 inches from the future, 8 inches from the past, 8 inches from fear , 8 inches from Freedom , 8inches from Love, 8 inches from Hate and when We step from this Box 8 Inches Cubed We will learn that Life and Death are the Same they are not feelings but Ability to exist Now, 8 inches from nothing but what We design.

    Peace and Love!
  6. jackiesays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:44 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:44 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty.
  7. Nikolay Nedevsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:45 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:45 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty, not in 50 years, not in a year, not tomorrow – TODAY !
  8. Samuel Estrugosays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:45 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:45 pm

    I stood up against poverty & for the millenium development goals!!!
  9. Stian Ragnersays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:45 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:45 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  10. Ewartsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:46 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:46 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  11. Ivarsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:47 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:47 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty
  12. Nadinesays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:47 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:47 pm

    Me too, of course. So easy for us!
  13. Filipa Carvalhosays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:47 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:47 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty today with @ONE. Please post this as your status and join me.
  14. Myleesays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:47 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:47 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty.
  15. Teresa Souzasays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:48 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:48 pm

    I’M WITH YOU GIRLS !!! UP TO END POVERTY !! WE ARE THE WORLD, WE ARE THE CHILDREN, WE ARE THE ONE TO MAKE A BETTER DAY SO LETS START GIVING…….LOTS OF BLESSINGS!
  16. RICHARD MOORE TIBILLAsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:48 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:48 pm

    IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SHOW OUR COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY.
    I HAVE TAKEN A BOLD STEP BY SENDING THIS STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY BLOG TO YOU. WHAT ABOUT YOU?.
    WHAT IS IT THAT WE NEED ON EARTH, WHILES OTHERS ARE DYING OUT OF POVERTY, AND MONEY IS USED TO FIGHT WAR, SUPPORT FOOTBALL, FIGHT HIV/AIDS AND THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED IS NEGLECTED. YOUNG GIRLS GO INTO PROSTITUTION, DRUG ABUSE AND ARE SOMETIMES VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ALL THIS HAPPEN BECAUSE THE FAMILY CAN NOT PROVIDE EVEN TWO SQUARE MEAL A DAY.
    WE NEED TO LOOK AT THE POVERTY ASPECT OF HUMAN LIFE, AND THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE FOR US ALL.
  17. Toye Bravosays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:48 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:48 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty with ONE
  18. Jennysays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:49 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:49 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty
  19. Mladensays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:50 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:50 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  20. Stephaniesays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:50 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:50 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty!
  21. Lindasays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:50 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:50 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty!
  22. Steve Leavenssays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:50 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:50 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  23. Richard Johnsonsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:50 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:50 pm

    I’m standing up with ONE and all!
  24. Nazia Yasmeensays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:50 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:50 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty.
  25. Barbarasays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:51 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:51 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty.
  26. Nadira Nikhathsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:51 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:51 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty.
  27. Miriam Vargassays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:51 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:51 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty.
  28. Leensays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:52 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:52 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty today with @ONE
  29. Connie Smithsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:52 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:52 pm

    I am standing up and fighting against poverty as one of the greatest wrongs in our world.
    I am standing in hope, as a believer in Jesus, knowing that

    “eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
    nor have entered into the heart of man
    the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

    Taken from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians chapter 2, verse 9
  30. Paul Cunninghamsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:52 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:52 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty.
  31. svetlanasays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:54 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:54 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty
    I wish it would happen soon…
  32. Leif Eugensays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:56 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:56 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  33. Ida Melinsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:58 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:58 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  34. Finnursays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:58 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:58 pm

    ME TOO :-)

  35. Diana Hampsonsays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:58 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:58 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty
  36. Lancesays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:58 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:58 pm

    Hey. look here,I’m standing up to end poverty to!
  37. huileisays: Oct 16th, 2009 12:59 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 12:59 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty today with @ONE.
  38. Patti Irwinsays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:00 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:00 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty. I am sure the team players on our staff will be happy to follow.
    It is indeed one of the greatest injustices in our world.
  39. ally saundersonsays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:00 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:00 pm

    i’m standing up to end poverty and maybe the instigators of this financial crisis should do the same
  40. Ge'osays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:02 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:02 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty – and so are the trees and the rest of Mother Nature – she stands for Abundance!
  41. THDsays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:03 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:03 pm

    One
  42. Talidasays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:04 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:04 pm

    I´m standing up to end poverty!!! with @ONE
  43. risesays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:04 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:04 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty today!
  44. Jeremy Difaziosays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:05 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:05 pm

    I am standing up while i cycle to help end poverty!
  45. tjibbesays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:05 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:05 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty.
  46. Dariuszsays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:05 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:05 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty !
  47. MikeBsays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:06 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:06 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty today with @ONE
  48. Nebojsacsays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:06 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:06 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty!
  49. Jamessays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:08 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:08 pm

    I am standing up to end poverty!
  50. Cassie Chensays: Oct 16th, 2009 1:10 PM EST

    16/10/2009 at 1:10 pm

    I’m standing up to end poverty too!

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