And still the country loses. The citizens of the wealthy creditor countries are the most important defense for the people of these nations. One of the most important actions you can take is to inform yourself and help raise awareness of the debt, and the efforts of the Jubilee 2000 Campaign. Create a forum to talk about the debt. Make sure people know that this is not charity, but makes sense for all concerned.
Debt relief is a one time action to mark the millennium, as a sign of the solidarity of all people.
It will give these countries a clean slate and a chance to begin anew. There is a bill before Congress that the National Conference of Catholic Bishops has endorsed. Check out their web site with links to the UK and Germany campaigns. We'd like to introduce you to Katy Paola Mendoza, a young Nicaraguan girl who's story is just one of many that proves there is still hope for our human family, even through the destruction of a hurricane like Mitch. Katy is 5 years old, and was born without sight in her left eye.