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ERD Launches Online Section on Millennium Development Goals

8/12/2005
  [Episcopal Relief and Development]  

Episcopal Relief and Development has added a special online section, www.er-d.org/mdg, dedicated to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).  The 20-page section, called What Can One Person Do? The MDGs and You, features stories, resources, and ways to get involved.

The new section provides information about the MDGs, which were developed to address issues of extreme global poverty. For each goal, there are examples related to ERD’s programs, key issues, and ideas for how one person can make a difference. 

In two consecutive General Conventions, the Episcopal Church has called on dioceses and congregations to help achieve the eight goals.

MDG educational materials including a brochure, pew card, and survey are available to download.  ERD worked in partnership with Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation and Episcopal Public Policy Network to develop the new materials.

“The MDGs are integral to each of Episcopal Relief and Development’s programs,” said Robert W. Radtke, ERD President.  "Our site can be used to find valuable resources on how we can work together to eliminate extreme global poverty.”

Please visit www.er-d.org/mdg for more information.

Episcopal Relief and Development, an independent 501(c) 3 organization, saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of crisis and rebuild after disasters. We enable people to climb out of poverty by offering long-term solutions in the areas of food security and health care, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.