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Building Inclusive Societies to End Poverty

One year ago United Nations Academic Impact announced the inauguration of the UNAI SDG Hubs, UNAI member institutions selected as exemplars for their innovative scholarship and engagement related to the?Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) who serve as resources for best practices for the UNAI network, currently composed of over 1,400 universities and colleges in more than 130 countries.

On the anniversary of the program launch, we¡¯re taking this opportunity to check in with some of the hub schools to highlight their scholarship and activities over the past twelve months and look ahead to future initiatives. The first school profiled in our anniversary series is Kristu Jayanti College (India), UNAI hub for .? ?

Ending Misery for Millions and Promoting 91ÖÆƬ³§, Justice and Strong Institutions

One year ago United Nations Academic Impact announced the inauguration of the UNAI SDG Hubs, UNAI member institutions selected as exemplars for their innovative scholarship and engagement related to the?Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) who serve as resources for best practices for the UNAI network, currently composed of over 1,400 universities and colleges in more than 130 countries.

Protecting Life on Land is Everyone¡¯s Responsibility

One year ago United Nations Academic Impact announced the inauguration of the UNAI SDG Hubs, UNAI member institutions selected as exemplars for their innovative scholarship and engagement related to the?Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) who serve as resources for best practices for the UNAI network, currently composed of over 1,400 universities and colleges in more than 130 countries.

On the anniversary of the program launch, we¡¯re taking this opportunity to check in with some of the hub schools to highlight their scholarship and activities over the past twelve months and look ahead to future initiatives. The seventh school profiled in our anniversary series is the University of Zanjan (Iran), hub for .???

Handong Global University establishes new partnerships to boost entrepreneurship and start-ups in ASEAN countries

Handong Global University, along with the Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN and Sookmyung Women¡¯s University, signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish networks between universities and ministries in ASEAN countries to further the capacity building of sustainable development.

On 17 October 2019, President Dr. Soon-Heung Chang of Handong Global University, Ambassador H.E. Sung-Nam Lim of the Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN, and President Dr. Jung-ae Kang of Sookmyung Women¡¯s University attended the MOU Signing Ceremony in Seoul, Korea. The ceremony opened opportunities for development in higher education in ASEAN countries, laying the foundation for the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit to take place on 25-27 November 2019 in Busan, Korea.

Green Energy Investments Forum Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Affordable and Clean Energy

The Sixth Green Energy Investments Forum, taking place during the 12th Annual International Conference on Energy and Climate Change in Athens, Greece (9 ¨C 11 October 2019), offered an opportunity to learn about possibilities of investments for developing projects aiming at the green transformation of the economies of the BSEC Member States and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the??(BSEC) Region.

The have a significant potential to develop a sustainable energy future.

Zero Hunger Series: Flocking, the foundations of African prosperity

, celebrated every year on 16 October, marks the founding of the??(FAO) of the United Nations in 1945 as an organization that deals with global food and agricultural issues. The number of people going hungry has increased since 2014 and the prevalence of undernourishment has remained virtually unchanged in the past 3 years. This reversal in progress sends a clear warning that more must be done urgently if the Sustainable Development Goal of?Zero Hunger?is to be achieved by 2030.?

Zero Hunger Series: Feeding 10 billion people using air, nutrients and water

, celebrated every year on 16 October, marks the founding of the??(FAO) of the United Nations in 1945 as an organization that deals with global food and agricultural issues. The number of people going hungry has increased since 2014 and the prevalence of undernourishment has remained virtually unchanged in the past 3 years. This reversal in progress sends a clear warning that more must be done urgently if the Sustainable Development Goal of?Zero Hunger?is to be achieved by 2030.?

Zero Hunger Series: Africa is not broken - a tale of African innovations in food and well-being

, celebrated every year on 16 October, marks the founding of the??(FAO) of the United Nations in 1945 as an organization that deals with global food and agricultural issues. The number of people going hungry has increased since 2014 and the prevalence of undernourishment has remained virtually unchanged in the past 3 years.

Zero Hunger Series: Droughts stand between the pursuit of ending hunger and poverty

, celebrated every year on 16 October, marks the founding of the (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945 as an organization that deals with global food and agricultural issues. The number of people going hungry has increased since 2014 and the prevalence of undernourishment has remained virtually unchanged in the past 3 years. This reversal in progress sends a clear warning that more must be done urgently if the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger is to be achieved by 2030.?

Bolivian University Steps up as an Afforestation Crusader

Between October 2018 and March 2019, the Universidad Mayor de San Sim¨®n (UMSS), through the School of Forest Sciences of the Faculty of Agricultural and Livestock Sciences, has been developing a set of forestry and silviculture actions in the Cochabamba¡¯s Metropolitan Region of Bolivia. Committed to and , the university¡¯s initiative aims at combating forest loss and reducing the effects of climate change that has affected the region.?

Women¡¯s Political Empowerment Critical for Sudan

Throughout Sudan¡¯s tumultuous history of revolutions against dictatorships, racism, and war, Sudanese women have long been held back from actively participating in politics. To promote gender equality and women¡¯s empowerment, Ahfad University for Women, United Nations Academic Impact SDG Hub for Gender Equality, hosted a seminar entitled ¡°Women¡¯s role in Civil Government¡± and met with a High-Level Delegation from the African Union.

The seminar, led by Professor Balghis Badri of the Regional Institute of Gender, Diversity, 91ÖÆƬ³§, and Rights at Ahfad University focused on the active participation of women in government. 83 people were in attendance, including Dr.Tamadur Khalid of UNICEF, female activists, NGO representatives and politicians.?

Andr¨¦s Bello Catholic University aids socially disadvantaged communities through 'Social Park' and health center service

The maxim that identifies the?Andr¨¦s Bello Catholic University (Venezuela)?throughout its almost 66 years of history is In everything to love and serve. For the university, these words are a substantive function and a seal of its humanity-focused academic structure that allows for future alumni to be sensitized to their surrounding environments.?

At UCAB, social extension is understood as the permanent relationship established between the institution and surrounding communities. By dedicating efforts and resources with the purpose of influencing the processes of social transformation, USAB creates alliances to achieve the objectives of development that benefit communities and their members, which is in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Redesigning assistive mobility devices to function in challenging environments and limited-resource settings

According to the , 15% of the world¡¯s population lives with one or more disabilities, with an overwhelming majority (approximately 840 million) in developing countries. Disability can increase the likelihood of poverty, decrease the likelihood of access to education for children, and worsen the existing gender inequalities, making women more vulnerable to abuse.

Breastfeeding is a father¡¯s responsibility

Walking into a local clinic in Malawi, you will be faced with images calling for men to take a more active role in children and mother¡¯s health. Some of the messages boldly challenge what we consider to be normal, explicitly stating that ¡°Exclusive breastfeeding is a husband¡¯s responsibility.¡±

Breast milk contains nutrients that are essential for a child¡¯s growth and development. In rural areas where women have little money and limited access to clean water to prepare formula, breast milk is a cheap and safe option. But it is also by far the better option. The estimates that around 220,000 children could be saved every year with exclusive breastfeeding. Yet less than half of children under six months are exclusively breastfed.

Brunel University London organizes field trip to refugee settlement camp in Zambia

In partnership with (UNDP), Brunel University London (United Kingdom), a member institution of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), organized a four-week field trip in Zambia from 31 May to 30 June 2019, to help students develop their understanding of the multi-dimensional challenges associated with living in the Mayukwayukwa refugee and resettlement community, and gain hands-on experience for?the livelihood development projects that emerged out of their study.

The trip began with an orientation in Siavonga and a visit to the Lake Kariba area. Driving North through the Copperbelt Province to the border of Democratic Republic of Congo at Chililabombwe, students engaged with market sellers and learned how goods flow in and out of Zambia.