On October 15, 16 and 17 this year, join us to ask Australian politicians to Keep The Promise to the world’s poor and the commitment to halve global poverty by 2015. You’ll be joining with millions around the world who will be calling on their political leadership on and around the Global Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October 17).

How Can I Join In?

1. Take a photo

Take a photo and upload it below. You can take a picture using the symbol of a handshake, or just the words “Keep the Promise”. Your idea can be big and bold or simple yet effective — be as creative as you like! And, if you’re planning something BIG, let us know beforehand by sending us an email at mph@makepovertyhistory.com.au

2. Write to your MP

Once you’ve got your photo send it to your MP along with a letter asking them to help Keep the Promise to the world’s poor and the commitment to halve global poverty by 2015. Click here to find your local MP and here to find their contact details. For an example of what to write, click here.

3. Upload your own photo

Please note – these images will be used publicly as part of the Make Poverty History campaign. If you would like to share your photo but would not like it to be used publicly, you can email it to us instead.

4. Sign the petition

If you don’t have a photo, you can still take action! Click here to sign the petition asking Australia’s parliamentarians to help Australia “Keep the Promise” to the world’s poor.

5. Take action on Facebook and Twitter

Visit our Facebook page to post your photo and follow us on Twitter to join the conversation @MPHAustralia (#keepthepromise). And, tweet your Keep the Promise photo for a chance to win a MPH t-shirt! See here for contest rules.

Resources

Download our toolkit full of resources and tips for running your “keep the promise” moment or event!

  Keep the Promise Toolkit (163.0 KiB)

  KTP Poster 1 (38.0 KiB)

  KTP Poster 2 (25.7 KiB)

What is the Promise?
We’re calling on Australian politicians to Keep The Promise to the world’s poor and the commitment to halve global poverty by 2015. Keeping our promise will make a difference:

• Over the last 20 years aid money has helped save about 14,000 lives per day, according to the United Nations.
• The number of people living under the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day has declined from 1.8 billion in 1990 to 1.4 billion in 2005, despite a growing world population.
• Aid has helped to eradicate polio in the Pacific and decreased the overall number of mothers dying during childbirth by 40%.

By participating on October 15, 16 or 17, you can show your commitment to the Millennium Development Goals and be part of a movement of Australians creating positive and lasting change.

It’s time to Keep the Promise!