In 2015, the United Nations developed the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) at its core. The Agenda involves a global initiative to tackle poverty at its root while achieving sustainable development in its three dimensions – economic, social and environmental. 

For Good Neighbours Canada, our primary focus is ending child poverty and achieving gender equality, two visions which will underpin a thriving and equitable global society for all. Through our Child Sponsorship program, we aim to support vulnerable children  and their families in order for them to achieve self-reliance and independence outside of our support.

 With our Better Life for Girls program, we empower young girls through menstrual health education and skills training that will help them become more economically competitive. Because marginalized genders are the most affected by adversity, our clean water and emergency relief programs are catered to focus on women and girls rights. Aside from providing relief assistance, we create safe spaces for women and children to provide them with psychosocial support.