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Five goals, ten countries, many achievements

Umuhoza, a 12 year old Rwandan boy

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Will we really halve global poverty and hunger by 2015?

Will every child around the world have access to primary education by 2015? These targets are part of the Millennium Development Goals agreed by the United Nations in 2000. 

While we are on the way to meeting many of the targets set by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), others clearly won't be met without a massive effort from the international community. 

But we are making a difference. Find out how ten countries, including Rwanda, India, and Ecuador, are showing that when governments, international agencies and charities work together, we really can achieve a lot.

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