In a small meeting room in the Nahr el Bared refugee camp in North Lebanon, 25 men and one woman are working to solidify peace between Palestinian refugees and their Lebanese hosts.

Mayors tell conference organized by MDG-F that government and international community have not provided enough funds to help cities reduce poverty and hunger.

Annual progress report on the MDGs shows the world is on track to end extreme poverty, but hunger target is still elusive.

UN chief praises President Zapatero for his leadership in drive to reach anti-poverty goals. Spain is the main funder of the MDG Achievement Fund.