Millenium Development Goals (MDGs)

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight goals to be achieved by 2015 that respond to the world's main development challenges. The MDGs are drawn from the actions and targets contained in the Millennium Declaration that was adopted by 189 nations-and signed by 147 heads of state and governments during the UN Millennium Summit in September 2000, goal 4 and 5 relate to maternal & child health. MAP is trying to contribute to these two MDGs.
 

       Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

       Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education

       Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women

       Goal 4: Reduce child mortality

       Goal 5: Improve maternal health

       Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

       Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

       Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development