Programme Spotlight

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 got MDG-Fund support to train as entrepreneurs and open their own businesses.

Reading, writing and tilling the soil

Across Guinea Bissau, students like these are improving their nutrition by cultivating school gardens - and then teaching their families and communities to have healthier diets.

Land deeds and patience produce peace in Chiapas village

An MDG-F-supported programme mediates tensions and resolves property disputes in the troubled Mexican state.