How are we measuring the impact of Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty?

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1:  No Poverty as a global metric to eradicate poverty in all it’s forms by 2030.  As of 2015, the following were the statistics globally:

·       736M people still live in extreme poverty earning less than 1.90 per day

·       50% of all people living in poverty are children

·       Women were more likely to be in poverty than men due to not having paid work

To address these statistics the United Nations brought member countries together and the following 2030 targets were agreed to:

·       Reduce 50% of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty according to national country definitions

·       Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems

·       Ensure that all people who are poor and vulnerable have equal rights to economic resources and basic services

·       Reduce exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters

·       Create sound policy frameworks at all levels of government, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies

I have been implementing global development programs for the past 25+ years.  The issues affecting poverty are complex.  However, what I have learned is that every effort to change the status quo and break this poverty cycle for each individual and family does make a difference.  And I am grateful that globally we have metrics to keep us focused on what matters most – bringing dignified lives to everyone!

How does your organization, whether for-profit or non-profit, contribute to SDG1:  No Poverty by 2030?