U.N. Foundation Challenges the World to Take Action

A child dies from a preventable disease every 20 seconds. Nearly 1 million people die each year from malaria. More than 1 billion people do not have access to electricity. Approximately 10 million girls under the age of 18 are married against their will every year.

In an effort to get people around the world involved in these and other issues, the United Nations Foundation launched the Global Good Challenge on Monday, as a new way to tackle global problems. By taking actions through digital technology and social media, individuals can enter for the chance to win prizes and experiences.

The Global Good Challenge is powered by social amplification platform plyfe to award participants…
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