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

 

The "Bringing the MDGs Alive!"
Contest


Student at Many Faces of Poverty ExhibitOver 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...

 

Can YOU Make a Difference?
The Power of One: Clicking will open new window"...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



Make Poverty History!

Did you know that a child dies of extreme Make Poverty History.com 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!

 

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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