About Ben Ramsden and Pants to Poverty
Ben Ramsden launched underwear brand, Pants to Poverty in 2005 off the back of the ‘Make Poverty History’ Youth Movement, which sold 11 thousand pairs of pants in just 5 months. Ben played an integral role within this campaign. He was also the international mobilization coordinator for Amnesty International, directing 24 national offices across South America, Africa, South East Asia and Europe, where he organized the development of the movement in terms of people, money, diversity and activism. He also managed both Amnesty Zimbabwe and Amnesty South Africa, developing new strategies, introducing funding and recruiting staff.
