The Borgen Project Surpasses 19,000 Advocacy Emails

The Borgen Project Surpasses 19,000 Advocacy Emails Urging Congress to Support International Affairs Legislation

The Borgen Project, a leading advocacy nonprofit fighting to end extreme global poverty, has surpassed 19,000 advocacy emails sent to more than 86% of Congress, urging them to support the International Affairs Budget and related legislation.

• This milestone shows growing public support for foreign aid programs, even amid political debate, highlighting their proven value to the U.S. economy, national security, and global health.
• The success of more than 19,000 emails sent reinforces The Borgen Project’s core belief that advocacy works. Educating citizens about civic engagement empowers them to engage effectively with their government to create lasting global change.
• With 14% of Congress still unreached, debates over the future of foreign aid growing more intense, and global tensions rising, The Borgen Project is expanding efforts to mobilize more Americans on behalf of the 700 million people across the globe who live on less than $1.90 a day.

“For two decades, The Borgen Project has stood in the gap for millions of people facing poverty and food insecurity around the world. As [former] chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I’m grateful for their partnership on initiatives like my Global Fragility Act, which is working to stabilize volatile areas and address the root causes of fragility in developing countries.” – Congressman Michael McCaul (R‑TX)

The Borgen Project urges everyone to take real action against extreme global poverty by contacting their representatives. Creating life-altering change can start with as little as a 15-second phone call or a quick automated email. Visit borgenproject.org/action-center to send your congressperson a message today.

Want to do more? Encourage your friends and family to get involved as advocates for the world's poor. Stay updated on global poverty legislation and developments at borgenproject.org and follow The Borgen Project on social media. Or put a few dollars toward the cause to ensure progress continues in the fight against extreme poverty by donating on the website.

Founded in 2003, The Borgen Project is a national nonprofit that works to make extreme poverty a key focus of influential nations’ foreign policy. Through education, mobilization, and advocacy, the organization empowers citizens to help create systemic change.