Together we will break the chains of debt--why people are demanding debt cancellation of poor countries

From: Peacework | Date: October 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

What is the Jubilee 2000/USA Campaign? Jubilee 2000/USA is part of a world wide movement of concerned people and groups seeking to cancel the international debts of the poorest countries by the new millennium.

Why is debt a problem for poor countries?

In order to repay foreign debts, many poor countries are being forced to divert scarce government resources away from health care, education, and other vital services. The result has been to deny many children the chance to go to school, women access to prenatal care, HIV-infected persons access to counseling and treatment, and small farmers ...

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