Ask Obama to Support the World's Poorest People

Bob Packer
Bob Packer
Davie, FL, United StatesCreated December 12, 2008

Ask Obama to Support the World's Poorest People

Davie, FL, United States
Created December 12, 2008

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As president, Barack Obama will have the opportunity to save and improve millions of lives in the world's poorest countries through proven, effective and affordable solutions.

In 2007, HIV/AIDS killed 2.2 million people, 1.7 million people died from tuberculosis and malaria killed another 881,000 people. These global pandemics disproportionately affect the world's poorest people. Africa is by far the hardest hit: More than 8,000 people die every day in Africa from these three preventable and treatable diseases.

The human impact of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria is undeniable, but their socioeconomic impact is also severe. Some estimates indicate that annual GDP growth rates in countries with high incidences of HIV/AIDS can be 2-4 percent lower than in countries with an absence of the disease. And estimates show malaria costs Africa $12 billion in lost economic growth each year.

Ask the president-elect to spread hope and dignity to those most in need through his inaugural address and presidential budget.

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Bob PackerPetition StarterI was born in Barbados which is a small island in the caribbean. This is where I spent endless hours growing up around the beach. My days were spent mostly Surfing, but nearly every day revolved around the ocean. When I was younger I did not pay much attention to the changes taking place before my eyes that are so apparent today. I have witnessed entire reefs along stretches of beach simply die and disappear over the years. Along with the reefs went the fish and sea life that was so plentiful. I am convinced that Global Warming is the cause and we need to do something about it NOW before it's too late. Our future generations need us to step up and make significant changes all over the world otherwise they will be the one's to loose out.
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The Issue

Send Letter:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/378701328

As president, Barack Obama will have the opportunity to save and improve millions of lives in the world's poorest countries through proven, effective and affordable solutions.

In 2007, HIV/AIDS killed 2.2 million people, 1.7 million people died from tuberculosis and malaria killed another 881,000 people. These global pandemics disproportionately affect the world's poorest people. Africa is by far the hardest hit: More than 8,000 people die every day in Africa from these three preventable and treatable diseases.

The human impact of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria is undeniable, but their socioeconomic impact is also severe. Some estimates indicate that annual GDP growth rates in countries with high incidences of HIV/AIDS can be 2-4 percent lower than in countries with an absence of the disease. And estimates show malaria costs Africa $12 billion in lost economic growth each year.

Ask the president-elect to spread hope and dignity to those most in need through his inaugural address and presidential budget.

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Bob PackerPetition StarterI was born in Barbados which is a small island in the caribbean. This is where I spent endless hours growing up around the beach. My days were spent mostly Surfing, but nearly every day revolved around the ocean. When I was younger I did not pay much attention to the changes taking place before my eyes that are so apparent today. I have witnessed entire reefs along stretches of beach simply die and disappear over the years. Along with the reefs went the fish and sea life that was so plentiful. I am convinced that Global Warming is the cause and we need to do something about it NOW before it's too late. Our future generations need us to step up and make significant changes all over the world otherwise they will be the one's to loose out.
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Petition created on December 12, 2008