09/15/2009
The Earth Citizen Movement has initiated the One Dollar Project, a campaign based on Ilchi Lee’s belief that humanity’s current problems can only be solved through its collective awareness reaching an understanding that humanity is one and all are citizens of earth, regardless of religion, race, and culture. Since its inception in early 2009, participants in the One Dollar Project have donated at least one dollar a month to create a better future for the Earth and humanity. Donations go to the United Nation's environment-restoring efforts, humanitarian projects, and fighting malnutrition and illiteracy. So far, donations have been forwarded to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s The Billion Tree Campaign, UNICEF's HIV “Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission” (PMTCT) program, and aid for Cambodian children.
As of February 2010, the project had collected $46,770.78 in the United States. Of these funds, $38,872.87 has been donated. In addition to the effect the money donated can have, the intention, sense of ownership, and spirit of peace that accompany a donation can also make a considerable impact on the donors, the recipients, and the Earth.
For more information about the Earth Citizen Movement and One Dollar Project, please visit www.iearthcitizen.org.