United Nations Millennium Development Goals

Youth Corner

 

Voices of Youth: Find out if your country is on track to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, learn how you can take action, and join a discussion.

 

Cyberschoolbus: See examples of successful youth-led projects, add your voice, and monitor the Millennium Development Goals on an interactive map.

 

Africa Renewal: Read how new media are giving young Africans a voice.

 

UN Works: Read real stories about real people, learn more about the Millennium Development Goals, and get involved.

 

 

UN Chronicle: Read the UN Chronicle Magazine special issue on the Global Partnership for Development, with articles by various contributors.

 

World Bank – You think, but do you know? Get information about the global issues that matter to you, share your stories, and figure out what you can do to make a difference.

Student Voices against Poverty: Read the Millennium Campaign’s Manual for Teachers, 2007 (pdf)

 

Weather, Climate and Water Science for Youth: Get answers to your questions about weather, climate and water and learn how these issues are vital for protecting our environment and for making the planet safer for us all, especially for future generations.

 

 

Music Stars Team Up to Score 8 Goals for Africa
Eight of Africa's best known musical talents are now lending their voices in support of the UN campaign for the Millennium Development Goals. "8 Goals for Africa" features Yvonne Chaka Chaka from South Africa, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angelique Kidjo from Benin, Oliver Mtukudzi from Zimbabwe, Eric Wainaina from Kenya, Baba Maal from Senegal, and the Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa. World renowned jazz musicians Hugh Masekela and Jimmy Dludlu from South Africa are instrumentalists on the track produced by Arthur Baker from the U.S.

Watch the music video!

Press Release