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At A Glance

In just the last 20 years we have more than halved extreme poverty.

  • 20 years ago 42% of the world was living in extreme poverty. Today that's down to around 21%.

Australia's own Aid Effort has wiped out Polio in the Pacific.

  • Through our efforts this crippling disease will no longer disable the people of our region. We should be proud.

We can do our fair share by investing just 70 cents from every $100 into effective aid solutions.

We must find a way to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. We must hold our Government accountable for its promises.

The Latest

Aid effectiveness concerns hit the mark. So what next?

Posted by: Alicia Tan (not verified), 25 May

Written by Tom O'Connor, CEO of The Oaktree Foundation.

What A Week!

Posted by: Lewis Best (not verified), 18 May
What A Week!

Do you remember these words? "Poverty of course is a crime. Poverty is a discrimination. Poverty is worse than racism. Poverty is a social injustice. Poverty is a prison. Poverty is a destruction of human dignity. Poverty is a condemnation to death. I dream of that time when poverty is ended and I know it will be during my lifetime!"

The Summit: A Summary

Posted by: Lewis Best (not verified), 17 May

Missed out on the MPH Summit? Don't worry!

The WA Flashmob - Ladyhawke style

Posted by: Lewis Best (not verified), 17 May

So one massive week later, the Roadtrip is over. But before we start to break down the week ands give our view on how everything went, there are a few other things we'd like to show you guys.

The Summit: Day 1

Posted by: Lewis Best (not verified), 13 May
The Summit: Day 1

We're nearing the end of one massive week. A massive week of campaigning, a week full of, well lets face it, not much sleep at all. And a week full of the full array of emotions. And with the final hours upon us, the first day of the Summit was amazing.

DAY 3: QLD

Posted by: Alicia Tan (not verified), 12 May
DAY 3: QLD

Queensland kicked of a third amazing day in Coffs Harbour. They started off with a round of door knocking at local houses and street campaigning around the centre of town, collecting heaps of petitions and getting lots of support from the locals. A congo line through the main shopping area made sure they got lots of attention both from the public and the media, and helped collect a final load of petition signatures for the day. This was followed by getting a group photo of the group, before heading to a caravan park to relax with a group barbeque.

DAY 4: NSW

Posted by: Alicia Tan (not verified), 12 May
Flash Mob

Written by Jason Turnbull, 18 ,Lane Cove, NSW and Vanessa Sheer, 24, Beverly Hills, NSW

DAY 3: NSW

Posted by: Alicia Tan (not verified), 12 May
DAY 3: NSW

Written by NSW Ambassador, Cam Seaton, 17, (Central Coast, NSW)

DAY 4: VIC

Posted by: Alicia Tan (not verified), 12 May

VICTORIAN ROADTRIP 1


Tuesday was the final day on the ground in local communities, and VIC Roadtrip 1 kicked it off with an energetic aerobics session. Our groups then split on our way towards Bendigo – a whole new community waiting to be reached and engaged.

While one group cooked up a storm in Daylesford, others spread throughout Bendigo – converging at Latrobe Uni, the CBD and many suburbs in between.

DAY 4: ACT

Posted by: Alicia Tan (not verified), 12 May
MPH ACT

Day 3 with the A.C.T.

This Day 3 update brought to you proudly from the Snowy Mountains, courtesy of Laurence Faraggi, French-Canadian Exchange bombshell (female, despite the name) lovingly referred to as ‘Lo’ and Bojana Kos, Balkan vocal powerhouse, commonly known as ‘Zen’.

Things We Like

The Act To End Poverty

» www.acttoendpoverty.com

In 2010 Australia could finally live up to its commitment to help end global poverty. We've won enormous victories - Australia's aid effort has wiped out polio in the pacific. Since 1990, we've even cut global poverty in half.

Our leaders need to hear loud and clear that Australians want more success. Our goal is to see every Federal politician make a personal commitment on this issue....

Global Changers

» www.globalchangers.com/

Launching at Monash University this year, the Global Change Leadership Program gives you everything you need to make more than just small change.

If you’re a Monash University student with the passion and drive to do more than the standard token responses to the injustices in the world today, then the Global Change Leadership Program is for you.

Check this out!

MAKE POVERTY
HISTORY

» www.makepovertyhistory.com.au

Every day 25,000 children die as a result of extreme poverty. This shameful situation must end. If we have the will to act we can Make Poverty History.

Make Poverty History is a non-partisan coalition of more than 60 aid organisations, community and faith-based groups. We call on all political parties to take the following steps needed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals:

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