Wednesday 24th June
6:30pm-7pm: Global Justice Sheffield AGM
7:15pm-9:15pm: public meeting Debt in Africa: the good, the bad, the ugly
Speaker: Jonathan Stevenson, Campaigns and Communications Officer for the Jubilee Debt Campaign
Why do countries across Africa keep on borrowing from foreign lenders? Why do lenders keep on lending? And is there a ‘good’ level of debt, or should debt be avoided altogether?
Since the financial crisis in 2008, loans to low-income countries have tripled, and now several African countries are heading for dangerous levels of debt once again.
Join us to find out how debt and the financial system are shaping the lives of people in Africa, and what they mean for essentials like food, water, schools and medicines – and discuss what campaigners can do to tackle one of the key root causes of global poverty.
Venue: Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JB. Refreshments provided. All welcome
