About Our Project
There are many people around the world who live in poverty. There also many people who are homeless.
This project is for youth to learn more about the problem, the factors that lead to poverty and homelessness and to think of great solutions---and do something! We can all make a difference!
» What Can You do?
Join our Online Discussions!
Talk about the issues with other youth and experts from all of the world!
Did you know that a child diesof extreme
poverty every three seconds? How can YOU ask politicians to make poverty history? What can governments do to make a difference?
» View more videos at makepovertyhistory.org
» Find out more about the four things that governments need to do
Bringing the MDGs to life!
Exploring the Millennium Development Goals with Theatre! Watch these performances from all over the world as they explore the MDGs! Create your own and submit it!
The "Bringing the MDGs Alive!"
Contest
Over 100 entries were entered in this year's contest. Winning entries won an iPod Nano!
Explore the entries that explore how we can advance the United Nations Millenium Development goals to make a difference in the world.
» Check out the 2006-07 winners!
» View all of the entries...
Do You Know What theMillennium Development Goals Are?
In 2000 at the United Nations Millennium Summit, 189 nations pledged to end the conditions of povertythat people all over the world face by the year 2015. Discover what the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) mean for you, your community and the world!
Write a Letter to Make a Difference!
Did you know that according to the United Nations about 25,000 people die every day of hunger or hunger-related causes? Is your country doing its best to fight poverty? Check out this site to find out how you can write a letter to start the fight against poverty!
What is The Impact of AIDS/HIV in Your Country?
Explore this PowerPoint presentation about AIDS/HIV created by students at Narjes high school in Tehran, Iran. Available in both English and Farsi!
» View the PowerPoint
» Download the PowerPoint
» Learn More about the Impact of AIDS/HIV
Break the Record of Broken Promises
Stand Up and Speak Out is the growing movement of people no longer prepared to stay seated or silent in the face of poverty and inequality. On October 16th and 17th, Stand Up and Speak Out for the Millennium Development Goals. Help us break the world record, so we can break the record of broken promises.
Share Your Ideas!
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!» Contact us to share your ideas
Can YOU 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
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