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What is Poverty? Hunger Hunger Lack of shelter Lack of shelter Being sick and not having access to a doctor. Being sick and not having access to a doctor. Not having access to school and not knowing how to read. Not having access to school and not knowing how to read. Is not having a job. Is not having a job. Is powerless, lack of representation and freedom. Is powerless, lack of representation and freedom.

Facts 200,000 child slaves are sold every year in Africa. There are an estimated 8,000 girl-slaves in West Africa alone. (sources: BBC 5 October, 2001 & Anti- Slavery Society) 200,000 child slaves are sold every year in Africa. There are an estimated 8,000 girl-slaves in West Africa alone. (sources: BBC 5 October, 2001 & Anti- Slavery Society) About 120,000 African children are participating in armed conflicts. Some are as young as 7 years old. (source: Africa Children’s Charter) About 120,000 African children are participating in armed conflicts. Some are as young as 7 years old. (source: Africa Children’s Charter) Children account for half of all civilian casualties in wars in Africa. (source: Africa 2015) Children account for half of all civilian casualties in wars in Africa. (source: Africa 2015) One in six African children dies before the age of five. Most of these deaths could be prevented. (source: Africa 2015) One in six African children dies before the age of five. Most of these deaths could be prevented. (source: Africa 2015) Nearly one third of children in Sub- Saharan Africa are underweight. (source: UNICEF) Nearly one third of children in Sub- Saharan Africa are underweight. (source: UNICEF) In sub-Saharan Africa, measles takes the life of a child nearly every minute of every day. An effective measles vaccine costs as little as $1 per child. (source: UNICEF) In sub-Saharan Africa, measles takes the life of a child nearly every minute of every day. An effective measles vaccine costs as little as $1 per child. (source: UNICEF) Between 12 and 14 million African children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. (source: World Bank/UNICEF Between 12 and 14 million African children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. (source: World Bank/UNICEF Nearly 2 million children under 14 years old are HIV positive. (source: UNICEF) Nearly 2 million children under 14 years old are HIV positive. (source: UNICEF)

Facts 43% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have safe, accessible drinking water. (source: UNICEF) 43% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have safe, accessible drinking water. (source: UNICEF) 64% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have adequate sanitation. (source: UNICEF) 64% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have adequate sanitation. (source: UNICEF) Only 57% of African children are enrolled in primary education, and one in three of those does not complete school. (source: Africa 2015) Only 57% of African children are enrolled in primary education, and one in three of those does not complete school. (source: Africa 2015) For every 100 boys there are only 83 girls enrolled at primary school. (source: World Bank/UNICEF) For every 100 boys there are only 83 girls enrolled at primary school. (source: World Bank/UNICEF)

Challenges Promote gender equality and empower women Having more educated women with greater rights could make the single biggest positive difference to reducing poverty, the rate of childhood diseases and death and the spread of AIDS in developing countries. Promote gender equality and empower women Having more educated women with greater rights could make the single biggest positive difference to reducing poverty, the rate of childhood diseases and death and the spread of AIDS in developing countries. Reduce child mortality Thirty years ago, one in five children in the world died before their fifth birthday. This has now been halved to less than one in ten. Better access to vaccinations and other basic health services and improved living standards have contributed to a steep decline in global deaths among infants and children over the past 30 years. Reduce child mortality Thirty years ago, one in five children in the world died before their fifth birthday. This has now been halved to less than one in ten. Better access to vaccinations and other basic health services and improved living standards have contributed to a steep decline in global deaths among infants and children over the past 30 years. Improve maternal health Every year, more than half a million women die from complications in pregnancy or childbirth. Almost all of them would still be alive if they had access to a skilled midwife or doctor in childbirth and effective emergency care for women who have complications. Improve maternal health Every year, more than half a million women die from complications in pregnancy or childbirth. Almost all of them would still be alive if they had access to a skilled midwife or doctor in childbirth and effective emergency care for women who have complications. Combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases In Africa, in 2003, some 26.6 million people were living with HIV, 3.2 million people became infected, and AIDS killed 2.3 million. Combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases In Africa, in 2003, some 26.6 million people were living with HIV, 3.2 million people became infected, and AIDS killed 2.3 million.

Challenges Ensure environmental sustainability Many of the world’s poorest people depend on natural resources for a healthy diet, clean water, shelter, energy, and medicines. What’s more, these people are often most vulnerable to disasters and hazards such as flooding, landslides and pollution brought about or exacerbated by environmental degradation Ensure environmental sustainability Many of the world’s poorest people depend on natural resources for a healthy diet, clean water, shelter, energy, and medicines. What’s more, these people are often most vulnerable to disasters and hazards such as flooding, landslides and pollution brought about or exacerbated by environmental degradation Develop a global partnership for development The targets in the global partnership for development millennium development goal include a fairer trading and financial system. Getting rid of barriers to trade could lift almost 300 million people in the developing world out of poverty. Develop a global partnership for development The targets in the global partnership for development millennium development goal include a fairer trading and financial system. Getting rid of barriers to trade could lift almost 300 million people in the developing world out of poverty.