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<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hello Aidwatchers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Find yourself
tongue-tied when you argue with economists? Grind your teeth when you read
about the financial crisis? Want to be able to explain how your vision for an
economically, socially and environmentally just world is not only possible but
necessary?!?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Then come
along to AID/WATCH and AFTINET’s “Economics for Ordinary
Folk” 1 day teach-in on March 28<sup>th</sup> or join AID/WATCH’s
new campaign collective. There are also other ways you can help strengthen
movements for global justice with AID/WATCH this year. If you can’t be
actively involved in campaigns or events you can renew your membership and
support our appeal to “Keep Melanesian Land in Community Hands”.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks for your continued support to AID/WATCH and the
work we do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Lara Daley<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AID/WATCH E-Bulletin Tuesday February
24<sup>th</sup> 2009 <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>EVENT: Economics for Ordinary Folk
Teach-in</span></u></b><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEW: AID/WATCH research & campaign
group</span></u></b><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>BACKGROUNDER: Charitable Advocacy on
Trial</span></u></b><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>APPEAL: Keep Land in Community Hands </span></u></b><b><u><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>VOLUNTEER POSITION: Events Coordinator
</span></u></b><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CALL OUT: Lake Cowal Gathering</span></u></b><b><u><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
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lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span
lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Donate to AID/WATCH<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>EVENT: Economics for Ordinary Folk
Teach-in </span></u></b><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Find yourself
tongue-tied when you argue with economists? Grind your teeth when you read
about the financial crisis? Want to be able to explain how your vision for an
economically, socially and environmentally just world is not only possible but
necessary?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>"Economics
for Ordinary Folk" is a 1 day teach-in hosted by AID/WATCH and The
Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET). The day is aimed at
skilling-up participants on economics and the impact of orthodox economic
theories on the peoples of the world, particularly the majority world.</span><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>When: March 28<sup>th</sup>
10am-4pm <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Where: Amnesty
International, level 1, 79 Myrtle St, Chippendale (Sydney)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cost: $15
(concession) $25 (waged) $40 (passionate)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information
and to confirm your place please call 02 9212 7242 or email lara (at)
aidwatch.org.au or campaign (at) aftinet.org.au by Monday 16 March.</span><b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To view event info
click here: <a
href="http://www.aidwatch.org.au/events/economics-for-ordinary-folk">http://www.aidwatch.org.au/events/economics-for-ordinary-folk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;
margin-bottom:14.15pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEW: AID/WATCH campaign collective </span></u></b><b><u><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>At 6pm on the
9<sup>th</sup> of March AID/WATCH’s new campaign collective will meet for
the first time. The campaign collective is a great way to be more involved in
our campaigns and actions to ensure that aid is determined by the needs of
communities.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In 2009 a key
focus for AID/WATCH will be the Pacific, in particular AusAID funded Pacific
land reforms. If you would like to learn more about this issue and become
active in our community education and actions please come along! </span><span
lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Where:
AID/WATCH, 19 Eve Street Erskineville<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>When: 6pm
March 9th <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more info
and to RSVP if you can make it contact: <a href="mailto:lara@aidwatch.org.au">lara@aidwatch.org.au</a>
</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>BACKGROUNDER:
Charitable Advocacy on Trial</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span
style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Last
year the Rudd Government announced a new era of social inclusion, and a new
Federal partnership with charities. Against the grain, the Australian Taxation
Office is resorting to the Federal Court to establish a test case against
charitable advocates. The ATO’s case concerns AID/WATCH, a small charity
that monitors Australia’s international aid programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To
read the backgrounder follow this link:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.aidwatch.org.au/news/backgrounder-charitable-advocacy-on-trial">http://www.aidwatch.org.au/news/backgrounder-charitable-advocacy-on-trial</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:14.15pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></b><b><u><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>APPEAL: Keep Land in
Community Hands</span></u></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span
style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>AID/WATCH is deeply concerned that the self-determination of
Pacific Island peoples is threatened by commercial and political interests
pushing for the registration of customary land. We are calling for the
maintenance of customary systems of land tenure as determined by communities
and for the continued community management of land. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>In November of last year, we appealed for your support for our
2009 land campaign. We have reached 80% of our $20 000 target, but we still
need your help. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Our aid campaigner, Lara is heading off to Vanuatu in April to
build on our research and collaborations with local groups in Vanuatu for this
campaign. Please donate now, small and large gifts are very much appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:110%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:110%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click this link to give to AID/WATCH today:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666699'><a href="http://www.aidwatch.org.au/donate">http://www.aidwatch.org.au/donate</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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"Arial","sans-serif"'>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>VOLUNTEER POSITION: Events Coordinator
</span></u></b><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt'><b><u><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span
style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>AID/WATCH is looking for someone who is passionate about
social and environmental justice and wants to coordinate a fundraising dinner or
film screening event for AID/WATCH this year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are looking for someone who wants to build on their
existing communication and organisational skills, working collaboratively with
AID/WATCH staff, Committee of Management and other volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>The position is 4hrs/per week for a period of 12 weeks
and will be a fun and creative way to be active on aid issues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>If this sounds like you contact: <a
href="mailto:lara@aidwatch.org.au">lara@aidwatch.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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"Arial","sans-serif"'>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CALL OUT: Lake Cowal Gathering Easter
Weekend 2009 <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>For the past 10 years Wiradjuri Traditional Owners (<a
href="http://www.protestbarrick.net/article.php?id=107">http://www.protestbarrick.net/article.php?id=107</a>)
and their supporters have kept their feet rooted firmly in the ground against
the world’s largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There have been some
significant wins in the past week around Barrick Gold and we want to continue
this good work by building a strong presence this year at the Lake Cowal
Gathering from Friday 10 April – Sunday 12 April. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more
information about the gathering and to support the campaign contact: <a
href="mailto:natalie.lowrey@foe.org.au">natalie.lowrey@foe.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Donate to AID/WATCH</span></u></b><b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText style='margin-left:18.0pt'><b><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>AID/WATCH is a community-based organisation and does not
accept government or<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>corporate funding. We
need your help to continue our work as the independent monitor of Australia's
aid and trade and to improve the effects of development on the planet and its
people. Only through being financially self-sufficient can we have the freedom
to criticise or applaud with objectivity. Together with you we can achieve
change without compromise.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click this link to give to AID/WATCH today:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666699'><a href="http://www.aidwatch.org.au/donate">http://www.aidwatch.org.au/donate</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=PreformattedText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666699'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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