Millennium Development Goals

"We can actually end extreme poverty on the planet within the coming 20 years. My proposition is that we are the first generation in history that can honestly make that claim. The fact that we can make it, in my view, also makes it unavoidable that we try." Jeffrey Sachs, 2005

What are Millennium Development Goals?

There are 1.4 billion people living on less than US$1.25 a day. This is 'extreme' poverty.

In 2000, world leaders agreed this could be reduced by 50% within 15 years, if eight goals were met. These are Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

All 189 UN member state governments adopted the Millennium Declaration, including the MDGs. This is a unique window of opportunity to change our world!

The eight Goals are:

End poverty and hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empower women
Reduce child mortality
Improve maternal health
Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop a global partnership

Each Goal includes specific targets. They do not cover every aspect of poverty but with serious effort they are realistic and achievable. Track the progress on MDG Monitor.

Micah Challenge regards the MDGs as promises our leaders have agreed to. We believe every Christian should Stand Up and engage in these issues as they affect our neighbour, brothers and sisters around the globe.

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Millennium Development Goals

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