WATER CARD

Water & the World Bank Who I am that should go to Pharaoh? Ex. 3:11

SEE FROM BELOW: Wells next to open sewage ditches are polluted. Women filter water in scarves to save money, but many in their families are sick. These indebted countries request loans from the World Bank.

SEE FROM ABOVE: Who is the World Bank?
Foundation: 1944, at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA
Members: 184 countries Current President: United States
Mission: To fight against poverty by contributing to the development of “underdeveloped” countries or those destroyed by war or earthquake.
Means: long-term loans with low interest rates for infrastructure and structural adjustment projects.
Control: G8 countries control about 40% of the votes.


JUDGE: Does it accomplish its mission? The World Bank invests 2 billion dollars a year in 100 water projects but often lends to indebted countries on condition that they privatize their water services to profit the multinationals. WORD OF GOD: Exodus 3:7
Yahweh said: "I have seen the humiliation of my people. I know well their sufferings".

ACTION: Sign the Campaign Card1 of Development and Peace on the web site: www.devp.org

1 Inspired by the 2004 Development and Peace Campaign

Produced by the Justice & Peace Network, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Contact: jsnjmjustice@mts.net Water Card 8