Getting Serious in the Fight Against Poverty

In 2000, world leaders at the United Nations Millennium Summit set eight goals for combating major problems such as hunger, disease, illiteracy, and gender discrimination. More than 180 nations, including Canada, agreed to pursue the goals and meet specific targets by 2015.

Through global participation, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are achievable.

Click here to find out how achieving such overwhelming goals is possible—one child, one family at a time.