2011 May Global Call: Exec. Dir. of UNICEF Speaks on Poorest Quintile

UNICEF Executive Director, Tony Hall visited RESULTS to talk about UNICEF's efforts to reach the world poorest. Not only is it the right thing to reach out to those who are struggling most, it is actually more cost effective. Listen to Tony's comment and read the research and the piece from the NY Times. Tony also acknowledged RESULTS extraordinary work and praised our partnership.

Joanne Carter, RESULTS Executive Director, who just returned from the Global Fund Board meetings in Geneva, noted for RESULTS activists that, because of their work, a round 11 of funding was possible. Without a US pledge of $4 billion, it is unlikely that this would have happened, meaning that thousands, if not millions, would have been left without prevention, testing and treatment for AIDS, TB, and malaria.

John Fawcett called us to action on GAVI and on appropriations. We have two deadlines on 5/20: one on finding leadership for the GAVI sign on letter, another on appropriations requests on foreign operations funding. John pointed out that members of Congress cannot vote on these issues on the floor, so if they don't weigh now, they won't have a chance to do so. Not weighing in is not an option for us, as constituents.

Beth Wilson of Olalla, WA shared about supporting the Inland Empire group in their fundraising efforts, which netted $2000, and Scott Leckman shared about a powerful meeting he had with Rep. Bishop of UT. His meeting yielded many insights in how to reach conservative members, as pointed out by Ken Patterson.

Lisa Marchal lead us in the laser talk section of the call, which focused on reaching out to members of Congress on GAVI.

May 2011 Global Conference Call: UNICEF Executive Dir. Talks About Poorest Quintile Strategy