ENDING POVERTY. TOGETHER.
With your help, we can eradicate poverty – forever. The UNDP is tackling the root causes of poverty to create a better life for everyone. Are you in?
For People and Planet
As one of the world’s largest development organizations, present in close to 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme has been on the frontlines of the fight against poverty for more than 50 years, working to provide people with opportunity, roll back inequalities, and restore dignity for people everywhere.
When we began our work five decades ago, one in three people worldwide lived in poverty. Now? Just one in eight.
MILLIONS STILL LIVE IN EXTREME POVERTY
Extreme poverty has dropped to historic lows, but people everywhere still face serious challenges. Stark inequalities remain. Violent tensions, natural disasters and climate change leave many vulnerable to crises. And there are still 800 million people living on less than US$1.25 a day.
The good news is we have a plan. World leaders have made a historic pledge to end poverty, protect the planet and give everyone a chance to enjoy peace and prosperity. They’re called the Global Goals, and we’re leading the way. But we need your help.
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