DID YOU KNOW?
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM? THE FIRST STEP IS UNDERSTANDING.
We spend $8 billion on cosmetics in the U.S. each year. Europeans spend $105 billion each year on alcoholic drinks. About $400 billion goes toward narcotic drugs worldwide, and $780 billion goes toward military spending. Compare that to the relatively small cost of providing basical social services to those in developing countries. Basic education for all would only cost $6 billion. Clean water and sanitation would only cost $9 billion. And for about $13 billion, we could provide basic health and nurtrition for everyone in the world.
We spend $8 billion on cosmetics in the U.S. each year. Europeans spend $105 billion each year on alcoholic drinks. About $400 billion goes toward narcotic drugs worldwide, and $780 billion goes toward military spending.
Compare that to the relatively small cost of providing basical social services to those in developing countries. Basic education for all would only cost $6 billion. Clean water and sanitation would only cost $9 billion. And for about $13 billion, we could provide basic health and nurtrition for everyone in the world.
The Wade Center longs to see change. We have a desire to teach others about the poverty that has found a home on our planet. We're working hard to transform the world. Please join the fight! POVERTY SIMULATION DETAILS You will spend the weekend learning in unique ways about the issues of poverty in our society. You will encounter situations that half of the world has to deal with on a regular basis. Be prepared for anything. Come with a positive attitude. And leave seeing the world through new eyes. COST: $45 for the weekend TIME: Friday at 8 p.m. through 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. DATE: Oct. 17-19
The Wade Center longs to see change. We have a desire to teach others about the poverty that has found a home on our planet. We're working hard to transform the world. Please join the fight!
POVERTY SIMULATION DETAILS You will spend the weekend learning in unique ways about the issues of poverty in our society. You will encounter situations that half of the world has to deal with on a regular basis. Be prepared for anything. Come with a positive attitude. And leave seeing the world through new eyes.
COST: $45 for the weekend
TIME: Friday at 8 p.m. through 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
DATE: Oct. 17-19
UPCOMING DATES: Feb. 29 - March 2, 2008 March 28-30, 2008 April 25-27, 2008 July, 2008 August, 2008
Other dates may be available upon request.
To reserve a weekend for your group, contact us at: The Wade Center 1400 Highland Ave. P.O. Box 777 Bluefield, WV 24701 (304)323-3777 Or submit your information in the form below to be contacted by a member of our staff. Group Name Your Name Mailing Address City, State ZIP Phone E-mail
To reserve a weekend for your group, contact us at:
The Wade Center 1400 Highland Ave. P.O. Box 777 Bluefield, WV 24701 (304)323-3777
Or submit your information in the form below to be contacted by a member of our staff.