Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

UGA is working to address UN Sustainable Development Goals through focused research, teaching, service, and stewardship on campus, across the state, and around the globe. Some examples of how students, faculty, and staff are addressing Goal #1 are listed below.

Innovation District Initiative

The UGA Innovation District is a community of people, programs, and places working together to foster an ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and learning. It brings together bright minds from disciplines across campus to take on challenges from multiple angles, shape discoveries into marketable solutions, and educate tomorrow’s creators to be skilled, experienced, and versatile.

Institute for Nonprofit Organizations

Housed in the School of Social Work, the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations administers a master’s degree, seminars, and workshops for the nonprofit community, supports research opportunities and a graduate certificate program that is open to students in any major. More than 500 graduates of the certificate and master’s programs have gone on to successful careers in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Small Business Development Center

With 18 locations across the state, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Georgia Commitment Scholarship Program

By providing support to University of Georgia undergraduates with the greatest financial need, the Georgia Commitment Scholarship Program is a powerful tool for removing barriers and opening doors to higher education. More than 600 scholarships have been created since the program was established in 2017.