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    Sounding off on ‘Live Below the Line’

    This weekend, a global campaign to increase awareness of the plight of 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty begins. And the buzz around Live Below the Line is growing louder, particularly on social media. Here’s what some people are saying about Live Below the Line.

    By Ma. Eliza Villarino // 24 April 2014
    Preparing meals for Live Below the Line 2014.

    This weekend, a global campaign to increase awareness of the plight of 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty begins. And the buzz around Live Below the Line is growing louder, particularly on social media.

    Here’s what some people are saying about Live Below the Line:

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    via Hunter Biden ‏‪@HunterBiden
    via Somaly Mam ‏‪@SomalyMam
    via One Woman ‏‪@opportunityint
    via Sandra D ‏‪@Sandrajd1Sandra
    via Amanda Muñoz ‏‪@AmandaAMunoz
    via Water Collective ‏‪@WaterCollective
    via Pierre Ferrari ‪@HeiferCEO

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        Eliza is a veteran journalist focused on covering the most pressing issues and latest innovations in global health, humanitarian aid, sustainability, and development. A member of Mensa, Eliza has earned a master's degree in public affairs and bachelor's degree in political science from the University of the Philippines.

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