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In February 2010, almost all representatives of Micah Challenge of the "Northern" countries (Europe, Canada, US) met in London for 2 solid days. To start with, it was great to meet...

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In February 2010, almost all representatives of Micah Challenge of the "Northern" countries (Europe, Canada, US) met in London for 2 solid days. To start with, it was great to meet. For most of us it was the first time after working for several years with the same goals and experiencing similar frustrations, as well as encouraging results.
The main purpose of this session was to give us some tools and motivate us to undertake a 10.10.10 campaign to promote the MDG's within the evangelical churches, asking our governements as a christian body to act according to their promesses towards the poors.
It is encouraging to see the church engage in the battle against poverty using its position as part of the civil society.
It was also time to relay the message of the southern countries to encourage MC to engage in good governance, which will make the MDG's target much more effective. It is very encouraging to see this world movement grow through this campaign linked with the MDG'In February 2010, almost all representatives of Micah Challenge of the "Northern" countries (Europe, Canada, US) met in London for 2 solid days. To start with, it was great to meet...

 

 

For most of us it was the first time after working for several years with the same goals and experiencing similar frustrations, as well as encouraging results.The main purpose of this session was to give us some tools and motivate us to undertake a 10.10.10 campaign to promote the MDG's within the evangelical churches, asking our governements as a christian body to act according to their promesses towards the poors. 

 

It is encouraging to see the church engage in the battle against poverty using its position as part of the civil society. 

 

It was also time to relay the message of the southern countries to encourage MC to engage in good governance, which will make the MDG's target much more effective. It is very encouraging to see this world movement grow through this campaign linked with the MDG's.To be involved in a movement with very limited ressources and highly motivated people makes us even closer to the poors we are trying to serve and defend.

 

Jean-Daniel Andre, Swiss German Coordinator, 8 February 2010

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