Media Release
Anti-Poverty Campaigner Hugh Evans to Deliver 2009 Keith Murdoch Oration
17 August 2009
Hugh Evans, anti-poverty campaigner and former Young Australian of the Year, will deliver the 2009 Keith Murdoch Oration at the State Library of Victoria, Tuesday 8 September.
At 26 Hugh is the Director of the Global Poverty Project and an expert in building social movements, and affecting change. In 2003 Hugh founded the Oaktree Foundation, Australia's first youth run aid organisation. In 2006 he was one of the key leaders behind the successful Australian Make Poverty History campaign, which secured a commitment from the Australian government to increase foreign aid to 0.5% of GNI by 2015.
Hugh's oration, Our Future in the World, will explore the fight against extreme poverty, Australia's growth as a knowledge-based economy, community connectedness, sustainability and regional development - delivering a positive and hopeful message for the future.
He says, 'We are at a point in history that confronts us with both endless possibility and endless uncertainty. Endless possibility, because never before have we been able to communicate with every corner of the globe and develop ideas that have universal reach. Endless uncertainty, because we see the collapse of global markets and its effect on everyone, on every side of the globe. In this closeness of global community lies the capacity for humanity to be truly great, for each of us to truly serve one another. Martin Luther King once said "But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars"'.
The Keith Murdoch Oration was established in 2001 to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Sir Keith Murdoch and his family to the State Library of Victoria. The inaugural oration was delivered by Rupert Murdoch in October 2001. The oration is organised by the State Library of Victoria foundation to support the work of the State Library and reflects the Library’s commitment to promoting debate in the community about knowledge and culture.
What: 2009 Keith Murdoch Oration by Hugh Evans
When: 7pm Tuesday 8 September 2009
Where: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria, La Trobe St, Melbourne
Cost: $150 – includes post event reception with Hugh Evans
Bookings: 03 8664 7517 or tmunro@slv.vic.gov.au
Media inquiries
Matthew van Hasselt
Media relations coordinator
State Library of Victoria
Ph: 03 8664 7263
Email: mvanhasselt@slv.vic.gov.au
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