Rome, Italy: Join the United Nations World Food Programme and tens of thousands of individuals around the world on Sunday, 21 May 2006 to help end child hunger. Together, we'll play a key role in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.  Read article

If you live in Australia, you can take a stand on October 24 and make a difference. Bring a candle, bring your voice, bring your silence. Around Australia in every capital city, young people will STAND. together to make a statement in silence and in candlelight - eight minutes of silence will be marked for the eight Millennium Development Goals.  Read article

As a result of persistent pressure from concerned citizens and poverty-fighting organizations, US President George W. Bush has publicly declared for the first time: "We are committed to the Millennium Development Goals." These are encouraging words that demand real actions. Send an email to President Bush urging him to develop a concrete plan for the MDGs.  Read article

The universal symbol of MDG campaigners, who want to demonstrate that they believe in ending poverty, is a white band. You can wear it on your wrist or wrap it around your arm or head. This action was chosen to give anyone and everyone a simple means to join the anti-poverty movement and show their commitment. Get the new Millennium Campaign white band and wear it!  Read article

23 children die every minute of every day due to hunger and preventable diseases. Support CARE Australia’s World Hunger Campaign this October to give children and their families a brighter future.  Read article

Do you want to improve the lives of the world's poor? Join the NetAid Global Citizen Corps (GCC) as a Field Correspondent! The GCC will connect you to students across the U.S. through an Online Action Center, and give you the tools, guidance and support you need to raise awareness about global poverty in your school community. Deadline: 16 October 2005   Read article

In preparation of the European Week of the Youth, which will be held 5 to 10 December 2005 all over Europe, the European Commission has launched an open consultation with all European young people. Take an active part in Europe’s formulation of youth development policies by completing this online questionnaire before 15 October 2005.  Read article

The German Millennium Campaign is asking all budding rap artists to add their voices against poverty and join the Beats&Lyrics competition. For more details visit the German Millennium Campaign website.  Read article

The ONE Campaign calls for an additional ONE percent of the US budget to be allocated toward providing basic needs like health, education, clean water and food. This simple measure would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation of the poorest countries. Sign the ONE Campaign petition and add your voice to the growing number of people who collectively want to make a difference in the lives of the world's poorest people.   Read article

London: Scope, a UK-based volunteer organization, is conducting two surveys on disabilism in volunteering, one for people with disabilities and another for volunteer managers working in project with and for disabled people.  Read article