Living Proof is about telling the real story of the incredible progress being achieved by some of the world's poorest people, backed by governments like ours. More
The MDGs are more than just a mouthful. They're 8 poverty-fighting goals-agreed to by more than 180 nations. More
The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is a growing alliance that brings together trade unions, INGOs, the women’s and youth movements, community and faith groups and others to call for action from world leaders in the global North and South to meet their promises to end poverty and inequality. More
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 70 countries. More
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, we focus on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, we seek to ensure that all people-especially those with the fewest resources-have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. More
Water and Sanitation Chapter from DATA Report 2008. PDF Download. More
In 2000, leaders from 189 nations signed on to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), a set of 8 poverty-busting goals designed to significantly reduce global poverty and disease by 2015. More
Water and Sanitation Chapter from DATA Report 2007. PDF Download. More
A growing number of people in sub-Saharan Africa are gaining access to clean water and basic sanitation as governments and donors prioritize investments into the sector. More