BCF Participates in Reaffirming Global Solidarity Workshop
February 22, 2016
Casina Pio IV, Vatican City —The Blue Chip Foundation, attends symposium represented by founder Jennifer Stengaard Gross , participated in the Reaffirming Global Solidarity, Restoring Humanity workshop in Vatican City’s Casina Pio IV on Feb. 22, committing to assist in the war against extreme poverty.
“At least 125 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance right now,” says Gross. “Sixty million are displaced by conflict and natural disasters. There were 880 major natural disasters over the past year, driven by climate change. It’s very clear to see what’s needed. However, the UN High Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing identified the funding gap: It’s at least $15 billion. This workshop addressed that issue and, as a result, we were able to come up with several actionable points that can help mobilize resources to help defend the identity and dignity of all people.”
The group, which included a number of Catholic and other religious leaders, as well as several representatives from non-governmental organizations, such as UNICEF, Oxfam International, and World Vision International, issued a statement recognizing that 75 percent of humanitarian needs result from war.
