The final figure of people Standing Up last year was a massive total of 43,716,440 participants in at least 6,540 events around the globe spanning 127 countries. They broke the world record – set in 2006 at 23.5 million – for the largest number of people to “Stand Up Against Poverty” in 24 hours.

This year, help us get 1% of the world population to Stand Up and Take Action against poverty and for the Millennium Development Goals during October 17-19.

What can you do?

1% of the population…, that’s just over 67 million people, so we need to spread the word: tell your friends, ask your family, rouse your co-workers and motivate your fellow students to take part in the largest anti-poverty mobilisation in the world.

Find out about Stand Up, learn about the Millennium Development Goals, register and add your event and get ready to Stand Up and Take Action!