Hugh Evans, Justine Lucas, and Judith Rowland of the Global Poverty Project
Earlier this week, members of the Global Poverty Project braved the cold weather and made the four and a half hour drive from New York City to Washington, DC for an exciting night in the nation's Capitol.
The purpose of the mini road-trip was this: to meet with partners, Members of Congress, and Congressional staff in an effort to strengthen the movement to end extreme poverty. The briefing only lasted a couple of hours, but a lot was accomplished. Members of GPP's team had the opportunity to speak about the non-profit's work in the sector, Global Citizen Ambassador Soledad O'Brien, alongside Members of Congress who work with GPP, also spoke out on the important work they've been doing.
The aim of the briefing was two-fold: one, to strengthen relationships between partners, Congress, and GPP, and, two, to continue to advance the agenda to end extreme poverty on Capitol Hill. All in all, it was an incredible night.
Here are some of the highlights, courtesy of the esteemed speakers:
1. Soledad O'Brien
Soledad O'Brien is a popular American broadcast journalist and a Global Citizen Ambassador.
2. Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Congressman Earl Blumenauer worked with Congressman Ted Poe to draft the Water for the World Act of 2013 which passed unanimously in the House and the Senate and became law in 2014.
3. Congressman Aaron Schock
Congressman Aaron Schock was a cosponsor of the Water for the World Act of 2013 and joined us at the Global Citizen Festival last September!
4. Congressman Charles Dent
Last year, Congressman Charles Dent served as part of the Global Citizen Honorary Congressional Host Committee. He was also a cosponsor of the Water for the World Act of 2013.
5. Hugh Evans
Hugh Evans is CEO of the Global Poverty Project.
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