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Quotes

"...if we are to make significant progress on meeting these Goals and stay true to the promise the world made to build a better, fairer world for all, there is no time to lose in putting in place the necessary policies and resources needed to achieve these aims."

Kemal Dervis

Facts

Global military expenditures exceeded $800 billion in 2003. Only $100 billion is required to meet the Millennium Development Goals.

Millennium Campaign

Gifts

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Provide Schoolbooks

Textbooks for a child

Plan USA

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Reduce Carbon

35,000 lbs offset

Root Capital

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Boost Immunity

Breasfeeding awareness

Freedom from Hunger

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Fight Corruption

Deliver resources

Transparency Intl.

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Promote Fair Prices

Family farm evaluation

Sustainable Food Lab

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Organize Farmers

Increased banana sales

FARA

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Vaccinate Children

100 vaccinations

Intl. Medical Corps

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Give A Child Hope

One hour of advocacy

Global Health Council

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Cause Overview

The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) form a blueprint agreed to by all the world's countries and all the world's leading development institutions. They have galvanized unprecedented efforts to meet the needs of the world's poorest. The goals are:

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability
8. Develop a global partnership for development


Source: United Nations, 2006

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