Programme Spotlight

Working to empower the world’s women

As the world observes International Women’s Day, the MDG-Fund is working around the globe to strengthen women’s voices, increase their economic independence, improve their ...

"I am an indigenous woman, and I do not practice FGM"

An MDG-F-supported programme to empower and protect women in Colombia is working with the government to end the practice of female genital mutilation among the indigenous Embera Chami ...

How do I draw the “Right to love?”

Children of different ethnicities get to know each other through art, song and dance at an MDG-F peace-building workshop in southern Serbia.

Bringing jobs and dignity to youth with disabilities

The MDG-Fund is helping to reduce violence in Haiti by creating income-generating activities for young people.

Ecuadorian students learn about Water and Life

The MDG-F is raising awareness among students in rural farming communities about the importance of caring for the environment, especially water.

MDG-F justice programme helps Guinea-Bissau girl avoid child marriage

In a country with a poorly-functioning justice system, new Access to Justice Centers are providing legal counsel, mediation and rights awareness training to thousands of people, ...

Empowering women farmers in Antalya

Habibe Akıncı is learning eco-friendly agricultural techniques through an MDG-F-funded programme to reduce youth unemployment and bring more women into Turkey’s labor force.