"Letter to Senator."

Dear Legislator,
There is a problem that I think needs to come to your attention. There are many people that don't have the basic needs for everyday life. Schooling is terrible in third world countries and we have a chance to do something about it. I would like you to pass pass EDUCATION FOR ALL ACT 2007 (S. 1259 / H.R. 2092) which can dramatically scale up its investment in basic education, and develop a comprehensive strategy to help put every child in school. By making universal basic education a major goal of U.S. foreign policy, our world and our nation will be stronger and safer. This can also creat jobs and ultimately stop poverty. Also the U.S. Commitment to Global Child Survival Act (HR 2266 / S.1418), to help end childhood death before the age of 5 due to reasons such as malnutrition and preventable diseases. There are inexpensive, effective interventions that would prevent the needless deaths of mothers and children in developing countries. This legislation could invest in low cost but highly effective life saving things such as immunizations, antibiotics, clean drinking water and vitamin supplements. The Growth Act (HR 2965) will provide a strong, solid realistic to expand job opportunties for women. This act can give women the ability to start their own businesses which could give them land and property rights. This also ensures that the benefits of trade agreements reach poor women in developing countries through programs like trade capacity building and training for women entrepreneurs. And also the JUBILEE ACT FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING AND EXPANDED DEBT CANCELATION (HR 2634) will expand debt cancellations to the 26 countries that require it to meet the Millennium Development Goals. Debt cancellation is a tested and effective way for fighting poverty. Savings from debt cancellation has allowed Zambia to hire 4,500 new teachers and provide free healthcare in rural areas. In Honduras, debt relief is being used to eliminate fees for primary education, allowing thousands of children to return to school. These bills need to be passed as the first step to ending poverty on this planet. Please pass these four bills if they come in contact with you at one point.

Thank you very much for listening to me and my concerns,
Sophia Hennefer