Remember Live 8 and the ONE Campaign that hoped to help the poorest of African nations? Well, we had an effect!
"Group of Eight (G8) committed to a comprehensive package of aid to Africa. British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced the G8 would increase aid to Africa by $25 billion, more than a doubling of 2004 levels; increase global assistance by around $50 billion per year by 2010; provide near-universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment drugs; cancel the debt of some of the world's poorest nations; and address trade reforms in the near future."
It's a good start. If you missed the worldwide day of concerts you can catch highlights here: __Live 8__ (Be sure to check out Sting's new lyrics and backdrop just for the occasion in "Every Breath You Take" !!)
And here's the ONE Campaign's statement on the G8 decision: __ONE__
"Music made the people come together, yeah!"
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