Programme Spotlight

Weaving peace in Colombia

The MDG-F is improving livelihoods by reviving traditions in a country where large social gaps are obstacles to development and peace.

High-yield crops help Vietnamese farmers

An MDG-F-provided mulberry variety produces bigger and better leaves to feed income-boosting silkworms.

Combatting malnutrition in Mauritania

When Zenabou Mint Magha brought her child to the MDG-F-funded feeding center, the 7-month-old baby was near death. Today, she's on the road to recovery.

Empowering farmers and fighting inequality in Peru

An MDG-F programme is improving life for some of the world’s most malnourished children.

Towards a culture of peace and respect in Chiapas

The MDG-F supports police training to instill the importance of caring for people with dignity and respect in conflict-prone southeastern Mexico.

Rebuilding broken bridges in Mauritania

Once friendly, villages divided by ethnic tensions are rebuilding their relations through an MDG-F programme to reduce conflict and improve understanding.

Filipino youth who can’t find work start their own

In a country with soaring youth unemployment, young people are getting MDG-Fund support to train as entrepreneurs and open their own businesses.