MDGs and Poverty Education

MDGs and Poverty Eradication Resources–June 2009

www.results.org

RESULTS is a nonprofit, grassroots citizens' lobby working to create the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty, and committed to having individual citizens have a breakthrough in realizing their own personal and political power.

http://povertymap.net/

This site offers access to:

  • a comprehensive library of publications, newsletters, and articles related to poverty and the environment
  • links to finding additional information
  • specific information on food security, poverty, and the environment, including case studies from nine developing countries
The MDG Monitor shows how countries are progressing in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With the 2015 target date fast approaching, it is more important than ever to understand where the goals are on track, and where additional efforts and support are needed, both globally and at the country level.
The MDG Monitor is designed as a tool to: 
     TRACK progress through interactive maps and country-specific profiles
     LEARN about countries' challenges and achievements and get the latest news
     SUPPORT organizations working on the MDGs around the world
You can donate up to ten cups of water for each correct answer on this test of geographic skills.
This vocabulary quiz enables you to donate 10 grains of rice to the UN world food program for each correct answer.
Religions for Peace is the largest international coalition of representatives from the world’s great religions dedicated to promoting peace. Their website offers some excellent toolkits on “Faith in Action: Working Together Toward the Millennium Development Goals” in English, French and Spanish, a training manual on “Women of Faith Transforming Conflict: A Multi-Religious Training Manual and other excellent resources.

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