Jubilee 2000 planned to cancel 3rd-world debt

Jubilee 2000's -role is to have economically-stable countries cancel the debts of poorer third-world countries. The Cabrini community will participate in activities in Washington D.C. in favor of the program that would allow poor nations to concentrate on domestic issues. br_Renee Tomcanin Bank cancel the debt owed to them gether to fonn a human chain, which to vote for canceling the debt Around the world, support for canstaff writer by smaller, impoverished countries. will symbolize the chains of debt. Azeen Keramati, president of celing world debt is prevalent. Rae According to supporters of Jubilee The following day will be desig- Cabrini's branch of Amnesty Inter- mentioned that in the United KingThe year 2000 marks a campaign 2000, the countries that are in debt national, said, 'This will bring world dom. many pop stars have been that seeks to bring in-debt countries will never be able to pay it back and "This will bring debt to the attention of Washington speaking out on the issue, namely out of the red and into the black This are even paying more money be- and let them know that it is a serious Bono from U2. There has also been year thus far has been full of cele- cause of accumulated interest. world debt to the at- issue." a record released that supports the bration, but for many people, this If the debt is canceled, countries in tention of Washing-

Faculty, students, staff and anyone cause. Pope John Paul II has given year comes with a mission. Jubilee poverty could improve their way of else who is interested in supporting his support on the issue. President 2000 is a campaign that aims to can- life. International Club president ton and let them Jubilee 2000 may attend. There are Clinton has promised to call off the eel the debt of third-world countries Jenny Rae said that this would affect know that it is a se- sign-up sheets outside of the Wig- debt of those who owe money to the owed to larger, more independent everyone. The economy will change. warn by the mailboxes, as well as United States. However, this notion states. 'The International club and These smaller countries can put rious issue.'' more information about Jubilee cannot happen unless it is passed by other srudent-run organizations on money toward education and other 2000 and world debt. Srudents can Congress. campus, along with others across the important causes instead of paying also contact Keramati and Rae if 'This is a chance for the everyday world, are looking for support to off their debts.

-Azeen Keramati they have any other questions. Vans person to get involved in something help end world debt for this jubilee On April 9, Cabrini, along with president of Cabrini's will be provided for transportation. good," said Rae. She also mentioned year. Eastern College, will be attending a Amnesty International Other Cabrini organizations that that they will only be petitioning and Jubilee 2000 is a campaign that is rally in Washington, D. C. There will are involved in Jubilee 2000 are rallying to end world debt this year, held both nationally and worldwide. be a march, speakers and other Campus Ministry and the Mission- so it is a once in a lifetime opportu'The goal is to have larger countries, events during the day. At 3 p.m., an nated a Lobby Day, where support- ary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of nity. like the United States, and the World estimated 30,000 people willjoin to- ers will urge members of Congress Jesus.