At Fondation-LAB, we believe that a better world is possible.
We work in the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 Global Goals, which are measured by progress against 169 targets. We are guided by a common purpose: to provide empowerment resources by people who have suffered from abuse, poverty, or society’s failure to respect and care for them. The Fondation-LAB team collaborates with our partners to better serve women, strengthen marginalised girls and women, and deliver value to all our stakeholders.
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cover a broad range of social issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, gender equality and social justice. The SDGs are officially known as “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” The goals were developed to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ended in 2015. Unlike the MDGs, the SDG framework does not distinguish between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ nations. Instead, it articulates goals that apply to all countries.
A universal call to action
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are 17 interconnected goals that build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. They are intended to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
The SDGs work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. They provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt in accordance with their own priorities and the environmental challenges of the world at large. The SDGs are an inclusive agenda. They tackle the root causes of poverty and unite us together to make a positive change for both people and planet.
“Poverty eradication is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda, and so is the commitment to leave no-one behind”
“The Agenda offers a unique opportunity to put the whole world on a more prosperous and sustainable development path… it reflects what UNDP was created for”
The 17 goals
SDG1 - No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
SDG2 - Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
SDG3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
SDG4 - Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
SDG5 - Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
SDG6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
SDG7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
SSG9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
SDG10 - Reduced Inequalities
Reduce income inequality within and among countries.
SDG11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
SDG13 - Climate change
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.
SDG14 - Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
SDG15 - Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
SDG16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
SDG17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
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Fondation Lance d'Afrique Burundi
Click the link to register: fondationlancedafriqueburundi.org/annual-summit/ Fondation-LAB is a proudly African non-profit organization committed to women's economic empowerment and social entrepreneurship. We are hosting a multi-stakeholder summit in Washington D.C. to focus on these two topics, as well as to include Informal Cross Border Trade and transformational leadership. The African continent faces a number of challenges including poor infrastructure, market access restrictions, traditional gender roles and healthcare, to name a few. We want to invite you to take part in this summit as Africa represents growth opportunities as there are many emerging economies on the continent, and her people have
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Email: info@lancedafriqueburundi.org
Tel: + 257 31 075 777