Current article about Millennium Promise:

Ensuring That Gifts Go Where They’re Needed [via nytimes.com]

DOLLARS AT WORK A girl dragging jerrycans of water in Kenya, where the charity Millennium Promise is working to provide a more reliable water source. (Kyu-Young Lee/The Earth Institute)

A little homework can ensure that donations are use effectively.

Read the entire article here.

Welcome to the new NC Millennium Village project website. Its been a while since we’ve updated our website, but we’re happy to announce the launch of the new NCMVP.ORG.

It has some great features, is easier to use, more accessible and has a great look! In addition, its built on a content management system that will allow the MVP coordinators to keep you up to date with the latest about MVP. You can keep track of the latest news and events on the homepage under ‘Recent News’.

Feel free to leave some comments and let us know what you think!

-Prashant
NCMVP.org Webmaster/Designer

The NC Millennium Village Project is hosting a week of events to support the Millennium Development Goals. Below are a list of events that will be held during MDG Week from November 10th to 14th.

Monday [Nov 10, 2008]: Cheza Kwa Tumaini

Global Partnership

Come see the Loreleis, Cadence, Bhangra Elite, Sababa, Zankiliwa, Misconceptions, Que Rico, and CH Chalkaa perform and possibly win ACC basketball tickets, ipod touch, PSP player, and over $100 in gift cards! The proceeds of the event will go towards reaching our $1.5 million, of which we have raised $1.2 million. We are in the last stretch, and your participation will help us reach our goal!

There will also be information on internship opportunities and World Micromarket will be selling their items which support the nonprofit CARE.

Where: Union Great Hall
When: 7:00-9:00 pm

$5 for entry and one drawing ticket
$1 for subsequent drawing tickets (you can purchase how ever many you like: the more you buy, the better chance you have of winning) 
Tickets available in the Pit from 10-2 on Monday, at the event, or contact Taylor at taylor.jo.isenberg@gmail.com

Tuesday [Nov 11, 2008]: Discussions on Global Health

Reduce Child Mortality, Improve Maternal Health, Combat HIV/AIDS

Three speakers from UNC’s campus and the triangle area will be having a discussion on global health, including learning more about internship opportunities and how they can be involved. Refreshments will be served!

Where: Hanes Art Center
When: 6:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday [Nov 12, 2008]: MVP in the Pit and the Green Microfinance Workshop

Ensure Environmental Sustainability

The Carolina Microfinance Initiative is VERY excited to be hosting Kathleen Robbins for a lecture and workshop!  Kathleen is the director of clean energy at the Green Microfinance, an organization that harnesses the power of renewable energy to microfinance.  Their work with microfinance institutions assists them in providing their clients with clean, renewable energy technologies – solar, wind, hydro, and biofuel – which enhance their physical and economic well-being while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.  As oil prices skyrocket, this allows microfinance clients from the Bottom of the Pyramid to thrive, not just survive, in the world’s emerging green, carbon-sensitive economy.  You can go to greenmicrofiance.org for more information.

Kathleen Robbins will be presenting about the opportunity provided by microfinance and the biofuels revolution for small growers in developing countries with specific examples from Haiti.  She will also be touching on Green Microfinance’s vision and goals for the future. For more on Green Microfinance, visit their website at greenmicrofinance.org.

We will also be spreading environmental awareness in the Pit, so stop by!

Where/When:
Gardner 08, 7:45 pm
and
The Pit, 10:00am-2:00pm

Thursday [Nov 13, 2008]: Dollar-a-Day

Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger

Join hundreds of other students raising awareness for one billion people who live on one dollar each day! Buy your T-shirt early for $4, eat lunch worth $1 in the Pit, and break the fast at Firehouse Subs after 12am where the proceeds will go to Stop Hunger Now!

Where: The Pit and Firehouse Subs

Friday [Nov 14, 2008]: Gender in Africa

Achieve Universal Primary Education and Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MVP will be raising awareness in the pit on gender discrimination and education in Africa with interactive exhibits and candy. Come learn about grassroots women’s rights campaigners, education reformers, teachers, and more!

Where: The Pit
When: 10:00am-2:00pm

Here’s this week’s Article of the Week:

How a Kenyan village tripled its corn harvest [via csmonitor.com]

The Millennium Villages Project is pricey. But it may hold answers to tackling the global food crisis.

Read the entire article here.

Part of the Millennium Development Goals Week [November 10-14]

Friday [Nov 14, 2008]: Gender in Africa
Achieve Universal Primary Education and Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MVP will be raising awareness in the pit on gender discrimination and education in Africa with interactive exhibits and candy. Come learn about grassroots women’s rights campaigners, education reformers, teachers, and more!

Where: The Pit
When: 10:00am-2:00pm

Part of the Millennium Development Goals Week [November 10-14]

Thursday [Nov 13, 2008]: Dollar-a-Day
Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger

Join hundreds of other students raising awareness for one billion people who live on one dollar each day! Buy your T-shirt early for $4, eat lunch worth $1 in the Pit, and break the fast at Firehouse Subs after 12am where the proceeds will go to Stop Hunger Now!

Where: The Pit and Firehouse Subs

Part of the Millennium Development Goals Week [November 10-14]

Wednesday [Nov 12, 2008]: MVP in the Pit and the Green Microfinance Workshop
Ensure Environmental Sustainability

The Carolina Microfinance Initiative is VERY excited to be hosting Kathleen Robbins for a lecture and workshop!  Kathleen is the director of clean energy at the Green Microfinance, an organization that harnesses the power of renewable energy to microfinance.  Their work with microfinance institutions assists them in providing their clients with clean, renewable energy technologies – solar, wind, hydro, and biofuel – which enhance their physical and economic well-being while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.  As oil prices skyrocket, this allows microfinance clients from the Bottom of the Pyramid to thrive, not just survive, in the world’s emerging green, carbon-sensitive economy.  You can go to greenmicrofiance.org for more information.

Kathleen Robbins will be presenting about the opportunity provided by microfinance and the biofuels revolution for small growers in developing countries with specific examples from Haiti.  She will also be touching on Green Microfinance’s vision and goals for the future. For more on Green Microfinance, visit their website at greenmicrofinance.org.

We will also be spreading environmental awareness in the Pit, so stop by!

Where/When:
Gardner 08, 7:45 pm
and
The Pit, 10:00am-2:00pm

Part of the Millennium Development Goals Week [November 10-14]

Tuesday [Nov 11, 2008]: Discussions on Global Health
Reduce Child Mortality, Improve Maternal Health, Combat HIV/AIDS

Three speakers from UNC’s campus and the triangle area will be having a discussion on global health, including learning more about internship opportunities and how they can be involved. Refreshments will be served!

Where: Hanes Art Center
When: 6:00-8:00 pm

Part of the Millennium Development Goals Week [November 10-14]

Monday [Nov 10, 2008]: Cheza Kwa Tumaini: Dancing for Hope
Global Partnership

Come see the Loreleis, Cadence, Bhangra Elite, Sababa, Zankiliwa, Misconceptions, Que Rico, and CH Chalkaa perform and possibly win ACC basketball tickets, ipod touch, PSP player, and over $100 in gift cards! The proceeds of the event will go towards reaching our $1.5 million, of which we have raised $1.2 million. We are in the last stretch, and your participation will help us reach our goal!

There will also be information on internship opportunities and World Micromarket will be selling their items which support the nonprofit CARE.

Where: Union Great Hall
When: 7:00-9:00 pm

$5 for entry and one drawing ticket
$1 for subsequent drawing tickets (you can purchase how ever many you like: the more you buy, the better chance you have of winning) 
Tickets available in the Pit from 10-2 on Monday, at the event, or contact Taylor at taylor.jo.isenberg@gmail.com