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The stories that are too often ignored - the incredible progress being achieved by some of the world's poorest people.

  • Growing a Better Future

    Growing a Better Future

    How an improved sweet potato is changing the lives of small farmers in Tanzania.

    Video
  • Their Daily Bread

    Their Daily Bread

    A food fortification program is improving lives one piece of bread at a time.

    Video
  • Liya's Diary

    Liya's Diary

    Ethiopian born supermodel Liya Kebede returns to her homeland to raise awareness about the importance of maternal and child health.

    Video
  • Gallery: Their Daily Bread

    Gallery: Their Daily Bread

    A food fortification program is improving lives one piece of bread at a time.

    Slideshow
  • Holy Water Healing

    Holy Water Healing

    A committed doctor and a passionate priest team up to fight HIV and TB in Ethiopia.

    Video
  • Defying the Odds

    Defying the Odds

    Cote d'Ivoire has the highest HIV infection rate in Western Africa. But despite stigma and adversity, one father rose above to save his son's life. Now, that son is giving back.

    Video
  • Living Proof Presentation

    Living Proof Presentation

    Bill and Melinda Gates introduce Living Proof - a campaign that tells the real story of the incredible progress being achieved by people in developing countries, backed by the support of governments like ours.

    Video
  • An Army of Good

    An Army of Good

    What to do when most of Ethiopia's population can't reach a clinic? Take the clinic to them.

    Video
  • Share the Proof

    Share the Proof

    Why did one of the world's most successful couples shift their focus to development? Because it works.

    Video