Living Below The Line

We live in a VERY rich world.  Yet, more than a billion people live in poverty. Our word is full of inequality, and children are suffering as a result.

Every day, around the world, more than a billion people live on less than $2.25 per day.  I have pledged to do feed myself on just $2.25 per day for five days in September to get a glimpse into what life is like for so many others. 

I'll be doing this in support of Oxfam New Zealand.  They are a global movement for change – a network that empowers individuals, communities and organisations to build a future free from the injustice of poverty. They work in the Pacific, Southeast Asia and Africa, providing practical support, skills and resources to help people work their way out of poverty.  I feel very lucky to work with the team at Oxfam NZ and to be a part they are doing to change the world.

I know these 5 days will be hard, and incredibly humbling.  But I also know that there are people cheering me on and supporting me in this venture will be powerfully motivating.  Please show your support by making a donation to Oxfam NZ on my fundraising page here.  I will keep you updated on my blog, and on twitter so you can see how I'm going, and what I am eating, and of course, hear inspiring stories of how YOU are helping to make a difference.

THANK YOU.