Two Dollar Challenge Information

Two Dollar Challenge is an organization dedicated to engaging a generation of students in the fight against global and domestic poverty. What does the name "Two Dollar Challenge" refer to? The World Bank has estimated that about half the world lives on two dollars a day or less. This rampant condition of poverty is the great challenge of our time, and it is the challenge to which we commit ourselves. Can you really show students what it means to live in poverty? We acknowledge that it is almost impossible to simulate the real agony of poverty in a controlled environment. That said, we believe our experiential learning program offers students at least a kernel of empathy from which they can understand the harsh reality of poverty. It is this small piece of earned awareness that genuinely motivates students to eradicate poverty. How can I use this to raise money? Our Challenge Week works similar to a Walk-a-thon, but because of the unique nature it generates more interest and the participants gain insight. Participants can either get flat donations or can be sponsored for each day they live on two dollars a day. These donations can come from friends, family, local businesses, or people walking past who want to know what the week is all about. So I can donate the money to an organization I pick, or do I have to give it to TDC? TDC is an organization about you; your experiences, your education, your causes. If you are part of a student group who is starting their own development initiative, fundraise for that! Already partners with an economic development or poverty related organization?