2011 April Global Call: Rep. Nita Lowey Talks Education

Joanne Carter opened the call by introducing the opportunities ahead of us on Education for All. Then, Ranking Member of the Foreign Operations Sub-Committee of Appropriations, Rep. Nita Lowey (NY) talked about the importance of education in the lives of the world's poorest, and the US plan to assure that all kids go to school via the Education for All Act. She spoke very powerfully, particularly about girls and women in education. She also called on RESULTS and other advocates to educate the public and members of Congress about the effectiveness of foreign aid programs giving that so many of the new Reps. are willing to cut them without knowing of their benefits.

Jen Maurer updated us on the budget situation and prepared us for budget and appropriations requests. We heard from Ken Patterson about the need to generate more voices in our communities, building on what Rep. Lowey implored us to do. We heard from grassroots activists Nancy Gardiner of Coastal, CT and David Burns of Central New Jersey. Mary Peterson did and update on expansion.

2011 April Global Call: Executive Director of Global Fund