In 2000, 189 nations came together and made a promise to eradicate extreme poverty, hunger and combat preventable diseases by 2015.

From this alliance, the Millennium Declaration, a document outlining eight specific goals to help the world realize this promise, was born.

Although we're certainly not there yet, everyone can do their part to help eradicate extreme poverty.

If you want to learn more about the Millennium Development Goals, check out this cool video, narrated by Kofi Anan and presented by Good Magazine.

Do Something about Extreme Poverty Right Now!

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