The Global Poverty Project launched the 2012 Global Poverty Ambassaor Initiative on Wednesday January 25th, alongside special guests Bill Gates and Hans Rosling.

At the event, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, laid out his vision for tackling world poverty when he discusses his Annual Letter with an audience of students, international development experts, and Global Poverty Ambassadors.

Hosted by the London School of Economics (LSE), Bill Gates covered the key themes of his 2012 Annual Letter, including how innovations in agriculture and health are driving down extreme poverty worldwide. He was joined by Swedish statistician and advisor to the Global Poverty Project, Hans Rosling.

The Global Poverty Project ran the event to mark the launch of our Global Poverty Ambassadors Initiative, supported by The Co-operative Group. This new scheme invites people from all walks of life to engage their communities in the campaign against extreme poverty. Click on the above link to learn more and apply to become a Global Poverty Ambassador (UK only).

The Co-operative is doing more than ever to help tackle global poverty, through co-operative support, ethical trade, ethical finance and campaigning. Already their work has benefited millions of people across the developing world. The Co-operative believes that together, their members can help ensure lasting change. To find out more about the work of The Co-operative in celebrating the International Year of Co-operatives 2012, click the above link.