Development Cooperation
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) has always maintained a strong focus on the promotion of development cooperation with a special emphasis on family planning and population dynamics. The advancement of sexual and reproductive health in developing countries, the eradication of HIV/ AIDS and a commitment against poverty-related diseases are well integrated in our work.
Adolescents in developing countries are the most at risk of sexual and reproductive harm. Our successful Youth-to-Youth initiative therefore emphasises empowerment and Sexual and Reproductive Health education. Girls and young women are another key target group in our development projects.
We work to improve development cooperation through our advocacy work in Berlin and Brussels, and through the experience and presence of our country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. We support a strong, cooperative network of government, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and international organisations who are jointly working towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), to provide solutions for improved sexual and reproductive health in developing countries.
MDG 1
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Worldwide, approximately 1.4 billion people live in extreme poverty. 925 million people are unable to even cover their daily energy requirements. more >
MDG 3
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment
Although women provide two thirds of worldwide labour, they earn only ten per cent of the income. more >
MDG 5
Improve Maternal Health
Every year, more than 350,000 girls and women die of complications arising during pregnancy or childbirth, 99 per cent of whom live in developing countries. According to MDG 5 the maternal mortality rate is supposed to be reduced by three quarters by 2015.
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MDG 6
Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases
Worldwide, 2.6 million people were infected with HIV in 2009. Today, there must be about 33.3 million people living with the virus, more than two thirds of whom in Africa. more >
