CIIR at the G8

CIIR's WTO Wish Tree at Greenbelt '05

2005-09-20T23:06:00.000-07:00

CIIR staff took the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Dream Tree to Greenbelt '05 (26 to 29 August 2005). The tree, first used at the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY march in Edinburgh, offered festival goers the opportunity to express their wishes for a better future for the WTO Ministerial meeting in Hong Kong in December 2005.

2005-09-20T04:31:00.000-07:00

Make trade fair.

Keith

2005-09-20T04:28:00.000-07:00

Think about poorer countries, not your own economy.

Andy

2005-09-20T04:27:00.000-07:00

I wish that all people could be treated equally - especially in trade.

Tessa Wilkinson

2005-09-20T04:25:00.000-07:00

Give everyone a fair chance to earn an honest living.

Prof John Fielding

2005-09-20T04:22:00.000-07:00

Please use your influence to make poverty history. Make trade fair!

David Brayshaw - Reading

2005-09-20T04:20:00.000-07:00

Make trade fair for all of the traders and farmers. Make it fair for rich and poor alike.

Michaela Baker

2005-09-20T04:18:00.000-07:00

FAIR trade not FREE trade! Thank you for your efforts.

Pam Fielding - Newport

2005-09-20T04:11:00.000-07:00

Fair trade rather than free trade.

Tracey Elliott

2005-09-20T04:03:00.000-07:00

Unfair trade has gone on too long. It's time the WTO used the power it has for utilitarian good rather than for the selfish, rich minority.

Haydn Spenceley - Northampton

2005-09-20T03:59:00.000-07:00

Think about the poor and allow them to live healthy lives.

Aimeé Sinon Lancing

2005-09-20T03:57:00.000-07:00

Please allow special products to be a meaningful designation and don't ask for reciprocity. Please make trade fair.

Maranda St John Nicolle

2005-09-20T03:55:00.000-07:00

More fair trade available to all.

Lucy and Emma Edwards

2005-09-20T03:54:00.000-07:00

The WTO should pay more attention to the voices of the developing countries.

Caroline

2005-09-20T03:49:00.000-07:00

I wish that the rules of trade would have as their primary purpose the eradication of poverty - today.

Gill Kubble

2005-09-20T03:47:00.000-07:00

I want good news for the poor - please make trade fair.

Greg

2005-09-20T03:44:00.000-07:00

Make trade fair, not free.

Julie and Sam

2005-09-20T03:35:00.000-07:00

I urge the WTO to ensure that trade justice is achieved for the poor. Stop giving unfair and extortionate sudsidies to growers in rich, wealthy countries which undermine the efforts of developing nations.

2005-09-20T03:32:00.000-07:00

Fair trade, not just aid.

Grace and Lorna

2005-09-20T03:10:00.000-07:00

I believe that there should be equality in world trade. This is being stopped by western selfish quotas and unfair import duties. Why are western governments scared of FULL free trade?

Jonathan Gray - Wirral

2005-09-20T03:07:00.000-07:00

Trade subsidies make people poor - in a roundabout kind of way. I wish they would end!

Ru, Angus and Ben - Wakefield

2005-09-20T03:02:00.000-07:00

Dear WTO,

Please make the USA actually STOP agricultural subsidies and not just pretend. Thanks.

Lucy Catheart - Glasgow

What happened to Kyoto? What happened to the Bikini Islands? Make the responsibles responsible.

Martin Froden - Norrkoping

2005-09-20T02:48:00.000-07:00

To WTO: Think big. Think bold. Make the changes for a better world.

Sam and Robin Pointon

2005-09-20T02:46:00.000-07:00

Let there be more fair trade and let's make people have fairer lives.

Rosie and Sarah

2005-09-20T02:44:00.000-07:00

Fair trade not free trade - PLEASE.

Elspeth Chantler

2005-09-20T02:43:00.000-07:00

Fair trade for all.

Elizabeth Jenkins

2005-09-20T02:41:00.000-07:00

Please help to get things balanced out and make trade fair!

Matt Lacey - Wirral

2005-09-20T02:39:00.000-07:00

Fair sharing for all nations.

Rev David Alderman

2005-09-20T02:36:00.000-07:00

Give the hardworking people a real chance to earn the money they deserve - let's not line the big corps' pockets.

Deanie Donut

2005-09-20T02:28:00.000-07:00

Trade should be FAIR across the globe - not dictated by those who are rich already! With all the money we have in the West, why do we still cripple others with debt?

Helen Bryant - Wakefield

2005-09-20T02:25:00.000-07:00

Us rich people need to give up only a little in order for the poor to be able to enjoy some LIFE.

Jill

2005-09-20T02:19:00.000-07:00

Please give the world a present! Make trade fair.

Philip Crispin

CIIR G8 Wish Tree: The hopes of protesters at the Edinburgh MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY march

2005-07-02T17:00:00.000-07:00

2005-07-02T16:10:00.000-07:00

"For the G8 leaders to listen to the real world leaders"

Andy Luke
Bangor (NI)

2005-07-02T16:09:00.000-07:00

"No more poverty. We want fair trade"

Sarah, Rosie and Jenny

2005-07-02T16:08:00.000-07:00

"To save children and mothers from dying unnecessary deaths. For fair trade all over the whole world. Address the causes of poverty, acknowledge there is enough for all if managed globally, properly"

Ginine Rutigliano and Claire Rutigliano
(Somerset)

2005-07-02T16:07:00.000-07:00

"Politicians! Listen to the people. Who want PEACE. End to poverty. WELFARE NOT WARFARE"

Angela Sinclair (London)

2005-07-02T16:06:00.000-07:00

"Justice for ALL"

Nathaniel Rainey (USA)

2005-07-02T16:05:00.000-07:00

"Stop the export of death, i.e. the arms trade"

Pete Wade (Kendal, Cumbria)

2005-07-02T16:04:00.000-07:00

"You’re my Prime Minister, do as I say"

Lorraine and Janine (Glasgow)

2005-07-02T16:03:00.000-07:00

"Dear G8, why not be great instead of GREEDY"

Jane and Nina Pailbrick

2005-07-02T16:02:00.000-07:00

"High time we paid our dues to the poor countries who have subsidised us for centuries"

John Bell

"Please act now, time has run out"

Alice Bell

2005-07-02T16:01:00.000-07:00

"All war stops and my dog lives as long as me"

Paul (London)

2005-07-02T16:00:00.000-07:00

"Love is all there is. We are all one. Make it so!"

Vera Draper (Amsterdam)

2005-07-02T15:59:00.000-07:00

"Please make trade justice your no. 1 priority!"

Chrissie Hinde

2005-07-02T15:58:00.000-07:00

"To stop 3rd world poverty!"

Maya

2005-07-02T15:57:00.000-07:00

"I wish for an end to world poverty"

Ryan.

"I wish…to save the worlds children…before it’s too late"

Laura

2005-07-02T15:56:00.000-07:00

"That people will all get their basic rights, to be healthy, educated and happy"

Jo Foster and friend (Warrington)

2005-07-02T15:55:00.001-07:00

"Make poverty history, let babies and children live in a happy place" Chia and Pacho.

Belisario (London)

2005-07-02T15:55:00.000-07:00

"Drop the crippling debt!"

Lauren Davies (Edinburgh)

"Drop all debt!"

Sam Davis (Edinburgh)

"Down with Dungavel!"

Chloe MacLean

2005-07-02T15:54:00.000-07:00

"Justice – that all may be included in the feast of LIFE"

Fran Chandler (Shepperton)

2005-07-02T15:53:00.000-07:00

"Children should be able to play not suffer"

Clare and Anne (Wetherby)

2005-07-02T15:52:00.000-07:00

Don’t give us more excuses…we want action. Give everyone the chance a life free of poverty

Janice (London)

2005-07-02T15:51:00.000-07:00

"Listen to us G8!"

Maureen Brough
(Paisley, Scotland)

2005-07-02T15:50:00.000-07:00

"Get ur act 2gether G8"

C.Curran (Fife)

2005-07-02T15:49:00.000-07:00

"Come on G8, you can do it!"

Nick Sireau (London)

2005-07-02T15:48:00.000-07:00

"Cancel the debt and use the money to educate all the worlds children"

Donna Banks (Plumstead, London)

2005-07-02T15:47:00.000-07:00

"Because believing is the first step for the change and a better world"

Zara Benosa (London)

"Take a giant step into the unknown and let us celebrate the creative power of humanity!"

Ian Vale (London)

2005-07-02T15:46:00.000-07:00

"We are here in the UK only in a privileged position of the unfair hierarchical global structure which keeps the poor poor"

Cathy Stevenson (Leicester)

"Drop the debt!"

Jessica Tickell (Leicester)

"I want our leaders to stop their greed and adhere to common HUMANITY. Let’s have justice. "

Reni

2005-07-02T15:45:00.000-07:00

"Make Poverty History!"

Ben (Fife)

2005-07-02T15:44:00.000-07:00

"Stop messing with Venezuela and with the plan Colombia!!! "

Nelly and Cesar (Colombia and Venezuela)

2005-07-02T15:43:00.000-07:00

"To wipe out all world debt!"

Rachel and Ruth

2005-07-02T15:42:00.000-07:00

"Campaigning since 1942. Keep it going. The clouds are breaking. Devon and Cornwall group"

Barbara Wearne

2005-07-02T15:41:00.000-07:00

"We wish…that our government would represent our views and beliefs"

Toni and Claire (Bournemouth)

2005-07-02T15:40:00.000-07:00

"That the G8 leaders agree they will destroy their weapons of mass destruction"

Matthew and Alice Creyhton (Edinburgh)

2005-07-02T15:39:00.000-07:00

"I wish that…there were equal living standards for everyone and that cultural differences became celebrated instead of patronised "

Natasha Morgan (London)

2005-07-02T15:38:00.000-07:00

"I wish an end to world hunger"

Rebecca Shutt

2005-07-02T15:37:00.000-07:00

"For our generation to end poverty"

Fay Butler (Edinburgh)

2005-07-02T15:36:00.000-07:00

"Fair trade should not be considered, it must be the way forward. A sustainable future!"

Aaron (Bradford)

2005-07-02T15:35:00.000-07:00

"We don’t go back disappointed this time"

Nina (London)

2005-07-02T15:34:00.000-07:00

"Justice for everyone"

Jean Stevens, Pam Mills (Bristol)

2005-07-02T15:33:00.000-07:00

"HELP"

Jamie

2005-07-02T15:32:00.000-07:00

"It’s not blo*dy hard – start with fairer trade and free AIDS drugs for everyone"

Matt and Venita (London)

2005-07-02T15:31:00.000-07:00

"My wish is that G8 seriously consider how many Africans feel, and treat them with respect like humans rather than second class citizens "

Maleha Khan (Yarm)

"My wish is that the G8 act with one voice and listen to the demands of the whole of humanity: ‘End Poverty Now’"

Abdul Waheed Khan (Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees)

2005-07-02T15:30:00.000-07:00

"Keep the faith. Don’t accept second best"

Andy Killey (Newcastle)

2005-07-02T15:29:00.000-07:00

"I wish that the US, the Japanese + the German would have a conversion experience and go along with MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY demands"

Catherine and Finola (London)

2005-07-02T15:28:00.000-07:00

"Listen to people. Make poverty history. Eliminate the debt now"

Louisa (Glasgow),

Elinor (Stirling)

2005-07-02T15:27:00.000-07:00

"NO to poverty. Do the right thing"

Caroline.

"Listen to us"

Katie.

2005-07-02T15:26:00.000-07:00

"Save the planet: remember Kyoto"

Martin Williamson (Falkirk)

2005-07-02T15:25:00.000-07:00

"Bush, Blair and co. Make Poverty History, drop the debt for all exploited countries with no strings attached such as privatizing their utilities"

Anne Walder (Bristol)

2005-07-02T15:24:00.000-07:00

"I would like fair trade and better aid for the poor of the world"

Susan Cryer

2005-07-02T15:23:00.000-07:00

"Think wisely and wisely don’t miss this golden opportunity to make a real impact on global poverty"

Carole (Wrexham)

2005-07-02T15:22:00.000-07:00

"Take action on climate change and poverty for the benefit of everyone, in the G8 countries and everywhere else!"

Sarah (London)

2005-07-02T15:21:00.000-07:00

"To make poverty HISTORY!!"

Nick Laing

2005-07-02T15:20:00.000-07:00

"Please free my brothers and sisters in all the poor countries"

Riona Logan

2005-07-02T15:19:00.000-07:00

"My wish is that we would love one another so that we would help and share rather using and exploiting each other"

Katie Naylor (Kingston upon Thames)

2005-07-02T15:18:00.000-07:00

"They would wake up and see the destruction they have caused. A world free from hunger, poverty and disease"

John Rigby, Silas Sherringham (Edinburgh)

2005-07-02T15:17:00.000-07:00

"Please help the children in Africa!"

Michelle (South Africa)

2005-07-02T15:16:00.000-07:00

"An understanding of African culture. A willingness to help develop youth skills. A willingness to advise and wisely negotiate activities within individual African governments. To give aid to organisations that are willing act/help in appalling situations"

Cecilia Greene

2005-07-02T15:15:00.000-07:00

Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty! We can do it!

Anne

2005-07-02T15:14:00.000-07:00

"I wish all world leaders would not judge others to be less equal to themselves, everybody needs to have equal rights – that’s my wish x"

Donna Ash (Manchester)

2005-07-02T15:13:00.000-07:00

"My wish for the G8 summit this July is that all the indicators to reach the Millennium Goals will be met on target, that the rich nations will drop the debt, give more and better aid and agree to Fair Trade not free trade which restricts the poorer nations"

Ruth Mitchell

2005-07-02T15:12:00.000-07:00

"I wish every child at risk of malaria could be given an anti-malaria bed net. It would cost so little and save so many lives!"

Margaret Roberts

2005-07-02T15:11:00.000-07:00

"Let’s drop the debt for real and stop exploitation through ‘free’ trade and conditional aid"

Mohammed (London)

2005-07-02T15:10:00.000-07:00

"Make it happen! Let us all have a quality life"

Jeanne Petherbridge (London)

2005-07-02T15:09:00.000-07:00

"I wish the G8 would get off their bottoms and make poverty history everywhere!"

Yasmine McCorg (Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway)

2005-07-02T15:08:00.000-07:00

"Make trade rules fair and drop the debt without conditions"

Joanne Royston (London)

2005-07-02T15:07:00.000-07:00

"Listen to the masses when they say; ‘Make Poverty History’"

Jack and Gem, Viv and Olga (London)

2005-07-02T15:06:00.000-07:00

"I wish for the developed world to actually help with fair trade to help those in poverty

Charlie Bell (Lincolnshire)

I wish for fair and equal trade worldwide and for the ignorance of the world to stop!"

Jo Wildey (Derby)

"I wish that 2005 really is the year we make history and our generation can achieve poverty reduction throughout the world!"

Jenny Comery (Birmingham)

"I wish for our voices to be heard and for even the slightest bit of difference to be made. People need to face up to the facts"

Josephine Wadsworth (Devon, UK)

2005-07-02T15:05:00.000-07:00

"Listen, we are walking to show we care – we are citizens of our world and you need to work to make trade fair"

Rose (Cumbria)