The Millennium Development Goals

Half way there – how are we doing?

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty

Poverty is not natural. It is man-made and can be overcome and eradicated.’Nelson Mandela

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty

2. Educate every child

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty2. Educate every child

3. Provide equal chances for girls and women

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty2. Educate every child3. Provide equal chances for girls and women

4. Reduce the numbers of babies and children who die

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty2. Educate every child3. Provide equal chances for girls and women4. Reduce the numbers of babies and children who die

5. Ensure safe and healthy motherhood

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty2. Educate every child3. Provide equal chances for girls and women4. Reduce the numbers of babies and children who die5. Ensure safe and healthy motherhood

6. Fight infectious diseases

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty2. Educate every child3. Provide equal chances for girls and women4. Reduce the numbers of babies and children who die5. Ensure safe and healthy motherhood

6. Fight infectious diseases

7. Clean up the environment

The Millennium Development Goals

1. Reduce poverty2. Educate every child3. Provide equal chances for girls and women4. Reduce the numbers of babies and children who die5. Ensure safe and healthy motherhood6. Fight infectious diseases7. Clean up the environment

8. Share responsibility for making the world a better place

What can you do?

Join the campaign to meet the 2nd MDG : free education for all.

• Every friend in the chain counts – there are currently have over 300,000 – and it’s only with your help that we can send a really big message to the G8 meeting that education matters.

• Add your voice today!