It is the 7th anniversary of the pledge by African Union member states to allocate 15% of national budgets to health. In a statement to mark the anniversary, Archbishop Tutu stated:
According to the draft Health Service Development Plan (HSDP) joint UNDP and Ministry of Heath report of 2005, the per capita health service expenditure of Ethiopia is rated at 5.9 US dollars, the least among a list of other developing countries such as Kenya (31 USD), Uganda(18 USD), and Tanzania(8 USD). The report also indicated that in order to meet MDGs Ethiopia needs to increase the health service expenditure to 34 USD.
AIDS and uneducated girls
AIDS spreads twice as quickly among uneducated girls than among girls that have even some schooling.
MDG and Muslims
Tehreek–e-Pasmanda Muslims Samaj in collaboration with Social Development Foundation and National Conference of Dalit Organizations with the support of United Nations Millennium Campaign considered it necessary to bring out a report on the status of Muslims for addressing the critical information gaps and an assessment of the progress of Muslims with reference to the Millennium Development Goals.
MDG Workshop
Educators Handbook on the Millennium Development Goals.
This handbook introduces educators to an interactive and dynamic student simulation
that teaches students about global poverty. Throughout the simulation, students work collaboratively to critically examine global challenges in seven countries and present
innovative solutions to end global poverty by the year 2015.
During the next week, US President Bush will meet with leaders of five African countries and review the progress to increase economic development and the fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria
The five countries on the itinerary are: Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Liberia. Before leaving for the trip, the first lady and the President gave a speech at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington DC about their expectations for the trip.
Global AIDS Alliance
The mission of the Global AIDS Alliance (GAA) is to galvanize the political will and financial resources needed to slow, and ultimately stop, the global AIDS crisis and reduce its impacts on poor countries hardest hit by the pandemic.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF
Founded in 1947, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports the work of the United Nations Children’s Fund by raising funds for its programs and increasing awareness of the challenges facing the world’s children. The oldest of 37 national committees for UNICEF worldwide, we are part of a global effort to save, protect and improve children’s lives.
Who we are and how we do it
United Methodist
The General Board of Church and Society speaks it’s convictions on Capitol Hill by….
We encourage United Methodists to engage their representatives on the federal and state level through out UM Power Action Center. Our Advocacy staff develop legislative priorities each year which focus on issues of concern to United Methodists around the world.
Our Building at 100 Maryland Ave also provides weekly chapel services to the community. Regular seminar groups come through the building to learn more about the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church.
Global Health Council
The Global Health Council is the world’s largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world.
Our diverse membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all.
Our Mission
The Council works to ensure that all who strive for improvement and equity in global health have the information and resources they need to succeed.
Our History
