The people of the lesser developed countries have suffered so much. But there are those who try to change this sad situation. I give thanks to WDM and its work.
Archbishop Desmond TutuWelcome to WDM Sheffield Group
WDM in Sheffield
WDM in Sheffield is a Group Member of the World Development Movement. WDM nationally tackles the underlying causes of world poverty, lobbies decision makers to change the policies that keep people poor, researches and promotes positive alternatives. WDM works alongside people in the developing world, who are standing up to injustice.
What does WDM in Sheffield do? The Group campaigns locally, lobbys MPs and MEPs, has a regular pub group, organises public meetings, mounts displays, publishes a newsletter and runs stalls to engage the public.
If you would like to be involved at any level, please contact us at WDMSheffield@googlemail.com
External Meetings, talks, conferences: There are generally two or three of these a year, usually with knowledgable and interesting outside speakers. They are a great way to keep up to date with issues. Even if you can't commit to more than this, we can let you know when these are going to happen.
Pub Meetings: 3rd Monday of every month, 8-10pm, Bath Hotel, Victoria Street, Sheffield. Next: 20th July, 17th Aug. The monthly pub meetings provide a chance to debate and understand issues and generate creative ideas about how to change things. We don’t want them just to be about discussion, we want some action to come out of them and hopefully kickoff more projects like the climate ark. At the moment we're focusing on trade issues. We’re very welcoming. For lots more information see: http://wdmsheffield.pbwiki.com or phone Ruth on 07800 666553 or email us on the same email WDMSheffield@googlemail.com
Summer Festivals: We will be at the following festivals; Heeley City Farm Festival 20th June, Green Fair 27th June, Ruskin Park funday 27th June, Sharrow festival 4th July.
Planning Meetings happen once a month, they are where we plan talks and campaigns, work out the technicalities, etc. Again you are welcome to come along.
Recent events:
Talk: "Opportunity from crisis: why a global new deal is needed to tackle today's big climate and poverty challenges" 18/6/09 Festival: Peace in the Park 6/6/09 Stalls: Fairtrade fortnight stalls 28/2/09, 7/3/09 Interagency conference: "The Poor Suffer First : Meeting the challenge of climate change" 22/11/08
WDM in Sheffield works with many groups, including People and Planet, Trade Justice Movement, Sheffield Initiative for Fair Trade, the Jubilee Debt Campaign, Christian Aid, CAFOD, Oxfam, UNA and CAAT, Sheffield FoE, SCACC
Contact us
WDMSheffield@googlemail.com
Sarah Gibson (Secretary)
Anne Hall (Membership Secretary)
A year's subscription:
WDM in Sheffield £8-00
Reduced rate for national members £6-00
People on low income: half the above.
Links:
WDM UK website http://www.wdm.org.uk
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