World Food Programme (WFP)
Set-up in 1963, WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger and is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger. WFP provides food aid to regions facing chronic food deficits, supports education of children through school feeding activities, supports...
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and...
Sustainable Livelihoods International (SLINT)-Uganda
SLINT-Uganda (Sustainable Livelihoods International) is a Ugandan NGO working on poverty alleviation, market-oriented agricultural development and food security, environmental sustainability, capacity development and policy advocacy. SLINT seeks to contribute to the realization of the Millennium...
World Food Program - Ecuador
Set-up in 1963, WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. WFP Ecuador has been working very closely with the Government of Ecuador (GoE) to ensure the GoE’s feeding and nutritional programmes, as well as assistance for emergency operations focusing on the...
What will it take to achieve the Millennium Goals? An international assessment
Based on a review of 50 country studies, this review by UNDP finds that the resources and know-how necessary to achieve the MDGs exist. Acceleration of progress over the next five years (2010-2015) will need to focus on continuing proven strategies, policies and interventions and making a radical...
Rumah Zakat
Rumah Zakat is an Indonesian NGO aiming to assist in achieving the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) through integrated community development programmes. The organisation runs the Big Smile of Indonesia campaign in addition to four "Smile" programmes in the areas of economic empowerment, health,...
National Humanitarian Foundation
The National Humanitarian Foundation is a recently established Yemeni NGO. The Foundation is committed to working towards the 8 United Nations millennium goals and works with other NGOs in Yemen towards the achievement of these goals.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Russia
UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. Through its projects in Russia, UNDP is focused on supporting Russia in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)...
Enhancing collaboration and cooperation between the United Nations and the Bretton Woods institutions
This report provides recent examples of collaboration between the United Nations system, the World Bank, IMF and the World Trade Organization in support of global efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. The report also addresses new challenges and emerging issues, including those...
Achieving the Millennium Development Goals in an Era of Global Uncertainty
This Report outlines the status of achievement of MDGs in the Asia-Pacific region and identifies some of the key challenges. It was published in 2010 by The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in conjunction with the ADB and UNDP.