International Telecommunication Union ( ITC)
Virtually every facet of modern life – in business, culture or entertainment, at work and at home – depends on information and communication technologies. ITU is at the very heart of the ICT sector, brokering agreement on technologies, services, and allocation of global resources like...
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Formed in 1964, ITC has been the focal point within the United Nations system for trade related technical assistance (TRTA). ITC's mission is to enable small business export success in developing and transition-economy countries, by providing, with partners, sustainable and inclusive development...
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
The Pan American Health Organisation is the regional office of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the Americas. PAHO recognizes that health is a necessary pre-condition for securing development. Health facilitates economic growth, reduces poverty, advances education, preserves the...
The MDG Achievement Fund
The MDG Achievement Fund is an international cooperation mechanism whose aim is to accelerate progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) worldwide. It supports national governments, local authorities and citizen organizations in their efforts to tackle poverty and inequality. The Fund...
National Peace Corps Association
The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is an American NGO that supports returned Peace Corps Volunteers and the Peace Corps community through networking and mentoring to help guide former volunteers through their continued service back home. It is also the longest-standing advocate for an...
Puget Sound Millennium Goals Project
The Puget Sound Millennium Goals Project is an initiative developed by individuals and organisations in the Puget Sound region who are making contributions to the achievement of the MDGs. The Project builds on the work already done and promotes a focused collaborative effort to prioritize the...
8 Visions of Hope
8 Visions of Hope is the free-to-join international social network for people who are passionate about the role of art and culture in reaching the MDGs. The network is a global art project that explores and shows how art, culture, artists and musicians as positive change agents can help in the...
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that...
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and its predecessors have helped countries around the world meet their economic, social and environmental challenges for more than 50 years.UNDESA’s mission - to promote development for all - reflects a fundamental concern for...
World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations specialised agency for health, aims to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely...
The Micah Challenge
The Micah Challenge is a global movement developed by the Micah Network, a British church-based organisation. The Challenge encourages Christians to commit to the poor and hold governments accountable for their pledge within the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Micah Challenge promotes the...
National Civil Society Consortium (CONGAD)
CONGAD is a consortium of 178 national NGOs, both foreign and international. The consortium headquartered in Senegal aims to develop dialogue and exchanges between NGOs, to promote international solidarity between NGOs and grassroots organisations, defend the interests of NGOs and mobilize around...
The Global Poverty Project
The Global Poverty Project is an Australian initiative that aims to inspire everyday people to join the global movement to end extreme poverty. The Project has developed 1.4 Billion Reasons - a presentation which is travelling the world, aiming to inspire and empowere audiences. The Project...
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Yemen
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to build a better life. UNDP in Yemen has notable and recognized contributions in many development sectors such as,...
Uwezekano Initiatives
Uwezekano Initiatives is a Kenyan NGO working with grassroots communities to promote socio-economic empowerment and development of the less priveledged. The organisation endeavours to develop knowledge and capacity of vulnerable groups through training,support and information sharing in order to...
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - Ecuador
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established with the mission to provide a global framework to support the development and implementation of national and regional policies, programmes and measures to prevent, control and reverse desertification / land...
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Azerbaijan
UNDP is one of United Nation organisations that has targets for reducing poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation and discrimination against women. UNDP uses its global network to help the UN system and its partners to raise awareness, track progress and advocate for change...
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development
Aims to strenghten mutual understanding between young Australians and people of the Asia-Pacific region through the placement of skilled Australians on short term assigments in developing countries. The Program achieves these aims by placing skilled young Australians (18-30) on short-term...
United Nations Volunteers
The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) is the volunteer arm of the United Nations. It reports to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and works through UNDP's country offices around the world. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development...
VIDA
VIDA recruits, prepares and supports Australians who volunteer to work with people of other countries towards the sustainable development of their communities Australian Volunteers work with local people to reduce poverty by sharing knowledge, developing sustainable skills and building the...