This May over 1000 people aged 16-26 will take to the road to MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY. Leaving from every capital city, ambassadors for global change will travel across the country, journeying throughout over 100 different cities and towns.

At schools, businesses, churches, community organisations and sporting clubs we’ll spread one message: that poverty can be ended, if only we have the will.

In newspapers, magazines, radio interviews and television stunts we’ll speak with one voice: our generation can be the one to end extreme poverty.

After 5 days each road trip will arrive in Canberra – for a national summit of young leaders. Over the course of two days these young people will hear from federal politicians, community leaders and community organising experts. Bob McMullan and Marc Purcell, Executive Director of ACFID are already locked in. The summit will in Budget week – there will be lobbying and heaps of media.

As a member of ECNA, we know that you’re interested in making a difference. We know that you’re interested in being part of the single biggest gathering of youth leaders in Australia in 2010 and that’s why we’re inviting you to get on board the Roadtrip. Sign up at  www.theroadtrip.com.au. More info is also available on this website.