UN Poverty Goals Worthy of Christians’ Support

Fifteen years ago, 189 world leaders gathered to agree on an ambitious and inspirational global development plan: the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These goals sought to halve poverty, dramatically reduce child and maternal mortality, fight disease and increase...

Global Poverty Reduced, Shortfalls Remain

The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) have produced the “most successful anti-poverty movement in history,” according to the final MDG report issued this week. The MDGs are eight targets to reduce global poverty and improve living standards. The...

UN Goals to Halve Poverty Remain on Target

International aid can – and does – make a difference. That’s the verdict from international development charities recently in the wake of a generally positive United Nations update on progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The report suggests...