APoverty research and assessment have attracted considerable international attention and resources over the last decade, as exemplified by international initiatives such as the UN Millennium Development Goals. Notwithstanding a growing body of research, however, there is still much to be done to effectively disseminate research results and strengthen relationships between NGOs, research networks, and policy practitioners to ensure substantial policy change.

Through activities, video clips and photocards pupils get an inside view on the lives of eight children from Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam. Beginning from these children's experiences, the pack examines the UN Millennium Development Goals - a set of targets drawn up by world leaders to reduce poverty, improve education and healthcare, and create a sustainable environment.

One of the objectives of Young Lives is to develop a replicable and relatively low-cost methodology that can be used to study childhood poverty over time. The main purpose of this document is, therefore, to provide guidance for developing country government, NGO and research professionals interested in conducting similar research and advocacy work on childhood poverty. It outlines the approach taken by Young Lives, drawing on experience and lessons learned to highlight important issues to consider.