About Our Project
In Canada there are many people who live in poverty. There also many people who are homeless.
This project is for youth to learn more about the problem 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 students and experts from all of the world!
What Does Homelessness Look Like to You?
Who can become homeless? Watch this movie by high school student Sara Baki about homelessness. Sara won first place in this year's competition!
» Watch the video by Sara
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...
» Watch the video!
Take a Tour of the Calgary Drop-in Centre
What does an average night look like at a drop-in centre? Who are the clients? How many people sleep there each night?
» Watch this video tour of the Calgary Drop-in Centre
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!
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 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.
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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