Aims and Scope of the National Week for Overcoming Extreme Poverty (NWOEP)
- The NWOEP seeks to unite various sectors: national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), civil society, private sector, and poor communities.
- Its objective is to mobilize support and collective action to fight extreme poverty.
United Nations Global Campaigns on Poverty
- Since 2006, the UN has conducted the "Stand Up, Take Action" campaign to raise awareness and encourage global action against poverty.
- The Philippines has actively participated, achieving a world record for mass participation.
Localization of the Global Campaign in the Philippines
- The campaign is localized as "Stand United, Fight Poverty".
- It aims to strengthen stakeholder demand for policies to achieve four Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with low prospects by 2015:
- MDG 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
- MDG 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
- MDG 4: Improve Maternal Health
- MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Other Diseases
Directives to Government Agencies and LGUs
- All government agencies and LGUs are instructed to observe the NWOEP by participating or organizing impactful activities.
- Focus on activities related to the four MDGs mentioned.
- Specific activities include:
- MDG motorcade
- Wreath-laying at the Commemorative Stone for Victims of Poverty
- National People’s Day Fair at Luneta Park on October 17, 2009
Coordination and Leadership
- Agencies and LGUs are directed to coordinate with and follow the guidance of the National Anti-Poverty Commission.
Temporal Scope of Activities
- Participation and conduct of activities related to poverty observance and SUFP campaign to be held from October 16 to 18, 2009.
Legal and Policy Implication
- The memorandum circular institutionalizes government involvement in national and global campaigns against poverty.
- Encourages multisectoral collaboration and policy advocacy towards achieving specific MDGs related to poverty reduction.