STAND UP and TAKE ACTION!: October 17th-19th, 2008
On October 17th,18th and 19th, millions all over the world will once again Stand Up and Take Action against poverty and inequality and in support of the Millennium Development Goals. On this day last year, 43.7 million people stood up against poverty setting a new Guinness World Record.
As part of the challenge, participants will express their support for the Millennium Development Goals by performing the symbolic action of "Standing Up". The number of participants and their photographs will then be reported.
Art of Living Japan is planning events on 19th after Long Kriya in Shin Kobe and on 18th and 19th in Diwali Yokohama event, and we would certainly like your participation in these. You can also inform about this event to many more people and together participate in this event by forming a "Stand Up!" group.
Let us reach out to our friends, co-workers, and schools to ensure that the voice of maximum people reaches the world!
After the event, please send the number of people who participated in the event along with a photograph to standup@artoflivingjapan.org by 12:00 20th Oct.