Feed the World

By 2050 our planet must double food production to feed an anticipated population of 9.3 billion people. That figure is 40 percent higher than today's 6.6 billion. (United Nations)

Provide Drinking Water

The world's six billion people are appropriating 54 percent of all the accessible freshwater. Water use has been growing at more than the rate twice of population increase in the last century and water withdrawals are predicted to increase by 50 percent by 2025 in developing countries. (UN Water)

Make Safe & Affordable Medicine

Health has achieved unprecedented prominence as a key driver of socioeconomic progress, and more resources than ever are being invested in health. Growing worldwide demand for generic pharmaceuticals, as a means to expand access to affordable high-quality medicine and control healthcare costs, will continue to drive progress in the U.S. and globally. (World Health Organization & TEVA)

Educate for a Lifetime

Education is universally recognized as one of the most fundamental building blocks for human development and poverty reduction. When given the opportunity to achieve their own goals, people are empowered to contribute fully to the development of their communities, societies, and economies. Education remains one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality and helps lay a foundation for sustained economic growth. (World Bank)

Develop Clean Sources of Energy

Total world consumption of marketed energy is projected to increase by 44 percent from 2006 to 2030. China and India combined will represent 28 percent of world energy consumption in 2030. Renewable energy sources are the fastest-growing energy source for world electricity generation. (United Nations)

Improve Living Standards

A quarter of the world's population lives in extreme poverty; reduced from 50% in 1990. Efforts to improve the conditions of the urban poor are ongoing worldwide. Infrastructure projects are providing jobs and improving living standards. (Millennium Development Goals Indicators)

Technology

More than one fifth of the world's population is on-line. Technology is providing unbiased information, education, and sustainable commerce to global citizens.