4. The World Development Report 2000/2001 indicates that the biggest problem of poverty, besides the lack of food, is the lack of power directly related to a lack of knowledge.

5. TARGET Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.

7. Of the 680 million children of primary school age, 115 million are still not in school —

8. 97% of them are from developing countries.

9. In all regions, inequalities in access to Education are a major barrier to reaching Goal 2.

11. WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?

12. Ensure sustainable education systems, delivering quality services and retaining professional staff.

13. Ensure universal coverage in primary education, including for poor and underserved populations in rural areas and urban slums.

14. Eliminate school fees, particularly for low-income families.

15. Ensure adequate teaching materials and distribute textbooks FREE OF CHARGE.

16. Provide children with transportation to and from school when needed.

18. Us.

21. WE CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES, RIGHT?

23. SUPPORT MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS WE CAN ACHIEVE THEM BY 2015