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An important moment in the fight to end global poverty

An important moment in the fight to end global poverty

This is our best chance to improve the way we tackle global poverty.

But the bill won’t pass without broad Congressional support.

Tell your representative to become a co-sponsor of the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009 (H.R. 2139) TODAY.

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Please co-sponsor H.R. 2139, the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009

As one of your constituents, I urge you to cosponsor H.R. 2139, the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009. This bipartisan bill is the first step in a major effort to strengthen US tools to fight global poverty.

US global development programs have saved millions of lives and helped millions more overcome poverty. Yet these programs are still under-performing and often fail to reach the people who need help most. H.R. 2139 would require the President to craft a National Strategy for Global Development, to outline the goals of our development programs and the methods to reach those goals.  A recent GAO report identified the lack of such a strategy as a major challenge for our global development efforts.

This strategy would put people in charge of their own development, not just as recipients but as full, responsible partners. The legislation also outlines new tools for measuring development programs to ensure they are meeting their goals, and includes transparency principles to ensure that both Americans and poor people can see where our aid dollars are going and what they are doing.

I feel strongly that this legislation is a important part of America's efforts to fight poverty and injustice around the world.  Please contact Chairman Berman or Congressman Kirk and ask to cosponsor H.R. 2139, the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009.

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