The Many Faces of Poverty and Homelessness
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Two students reading and studying togetherAbout Our Project

In Canada there are many people who live in poverty. There also many people who are homeless.

You don't have to live in Canada to explore the "Go Canadian" section. This section of the project is for youth to learn more about the problem in Canada and to think of great solutions---and do something! We can all make a difference!

» What Can You do?

 


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Featured Entry

This year's MDG competition has had over 100 entries from all over the world!

Here's an example of one of the incredible entries.

Woman and her three children in Africa

(There's No Place Like Home by Sara Baki)

» Read more about this entry
» Explore other entries from this year's competition!

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Canadian Pennies on tableHow Do you Calculate Poverty or the Cost of Living?

Many people talk about Canada as having a strong economy. We hear it on the news and we can see it on the streets with the amount of new buildings going up everyday.  What does it cost to live in your city?

» Find out more about how to calculate the cost of living

 

Bringing the MDGs Alive!
Contest


Ipod NanoOver 100 entries have been entered in this year's contest. Check out this section as entries are posted.

» Check out the 2006-07 winners!
» View all of the entries...
» Come to our upcoming exhibition!

 

Can YOU Make a Difference?

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"...each of us, working individually or as a group, can make a difference."

Watch the video above and then listen to what this student has to say about "the Power of One..."

» The Power of One by Kendra, Gr.9 Audio Podcast [3:32m]:Download



Celbrate the Actions of Youth: the Me to We 2007 Awards

 

 

 

The Me to We 2007 Awards

Do you know an ordinary Canadian who is making a difference in the lives of others?

Nominate them today for the 2007 Canadian Living Me to We Awards.

They could win $5,000 to donate to their favourite charity. You could win a lunch with Craig or Marc Kielburger from the Free the Children Organization.

» Learn more about this award

» Discover how you can take action!

 

The Calgary Drop-in Centre VideoTake a Tour of the Calgary Drop-in Centre

What does an average night look like at drop-in centre? Who are the clients and what are the issues that staff members must adjust to each and every day.

» Watch this video tour of the Calgary Drop-in Centre

 

Rows of beds in a homeless shelterWhat are Organizations and People Doing to Help the Homeless?

Explore this new section about how organizations and individuals are taking action to help reduce poverty and homelessness in Canada.

» Learn from others!

 

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All of the content on this site has been provided by teachers, parents and youth from around the world. It continues to change and evolve because of your participation! Do you have a video, photos, story, poem, website or idea you would like to share here? Contact us! We look forward to hearing from you!

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