This TakingITGlobal page discusses issues around climate change, and provides resources for further study, links to related organizations, a blog space, and suggestions on how young people can take action on environmental challenges. (
http://issues.takingitglobal.org/climate?gclid=CI-i0v2XlZUCFQWxsgodiS7Ngg
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The David Suzuki Foundation website looks at the science of climate change and outlines actions that individuals can take in everyday life to slow the impact of climate change. (
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/What_You_Can_Do/
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The UN Human Poverty Index ranks countries by poverty level, taking into account mortality and literacy rates, access to improved water sources, average birth weights, and how many people live below the poverty line. This chart shows the share of the population living on less than a dollar a day in the poorest nations of the world. (
http://www.un.org/special-rep/ohrlls/ldc/2005%20human%20poverty%20index.pdf
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One of the UN World Food Programme's goals is to halve the number of hungry people by the 21st century. This website’s ‘geography of hunger’ includes an interactive map, and the site also describes efforts of the WFP to combat hunger across the globe. (
http://www.wfp.org/aboutwfp/introduction/hunger_who.asp?section=1&sub_section=1
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An HIV and AIDs charity based in the UK, Avert works to extend AIDS education across the globe. The Avert site provides statistical and other information by country and community, as well as instruction on prevention and treatment of the disease. (
www.avert.org
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Devoted to eradicating extreme poverty in Africa, DATA reports on the debt relief mechanism in select African countries and on the fulfillment of G8 commitments. The website provides links to case studies that support its argument that additional financial assistance from the wealthiest nations is critical to the success of debt relief efforts. (
http://www.data.org/issues/debt.html
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This site presents current news, statistics, and analysis to report on progress of the UN’s eight Millennium Goals. The website’s youth corner offers opportunities for youth activism. (
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals
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The World Bank’s interactive map provides a clear graphic display of progress on the UN’s Development Goals. (
http://devdata.worldbank.org/atlas-mdg/
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The official website of the World Bank presents comprehensive information on the financial and technical assistance offered by the Bank’s two main institutions to developing nations. Info on assistance by county and project is provided, along with helpful fact sheets. (
http://www.worldbank.org/
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A 185 member organization, the International Monetary Fund was established to promote monetary cooperation, foster economic growth, and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries in need. Its website provides information on workings of the Fund, as well as detailed information on the Fund’s relationship with specific countries. (
http://www.imf.org/external/
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