World Affairs Council Presents Our Power to Help the Poor

According to the Times' "Most Influential People in the World" Peter Singer, the ordinary individual American has an obligation to and is in a position to end extreme poverty. Yet with the death of more than 10 million children each year from avoidable, poverty-related causes, Singer argues that our current minimal response is ethically indefensible. Through thought experiments and examples, Singer examines our concept of giving and personal responsibility to the poor. He offers practical ways to tackle global poverty.

Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM

Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15

For more information and to register, visit the Council's website, call 415-293-4600, or email info [at] wacsf.org.