About 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?
Join our Online Discussions!
Talk about the issues with other elementary school students and experts from all of the world!
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.
(There's No Place Like Home by Sara Baki)
» Read more about this entry
» Explore other entries from this year's competition!
How 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
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...
Can YOU Make a Difference?
"...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
Did you know that a child dies of 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!
Take 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
What 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.
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
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