Goodbye MDGs, Welcome SDGS

It's Official! The new Global Goals also known as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been announced. It's GOODBYE to the MDGs and WELCOME to the SDGs.

Yesterday, September 25th 2015 at the United Nations General Assembly, New York, 193 world leaders signed and committed to the new 17 global goals which will set the development agenda for the next 15 years. By 2030, they hope to : End extreme poverty. Fight inequality & injustice. Fix climate change.

On September 24th, more than 100 countries #UnderOneSky hosted #LightTheWay events around the world to usher in the new Global Goals.

Young men lighting the way for a better future in Nigeria

UNILAG Multipurpose Hall, was where Nigeria chose to #LightTheWay. It was historic as people came from all walks to life to honor this event.

Mr. Edwin Ikhuoria, Country representative, ONE, Nigeria making a Powerpoint presentation on the new Global Goals

Nigerians were better educated about the new goals via a PowerPoint presentation made by Mr. Edwin Ikhuoria, Country representative, ONE, Nigeria.

CEO, Save Our Needy, Marvella Odili, 2nd right at the event

ONE, founded by award-winning Grammy singer, Bono of U2, in collaboration with other non-profit organizations including Save The Children, BudgiT, NNNG, Save Our Needy and Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center hosted this spectacular event.

Program Manager, Save Our Needy, Jerry Odili poses in front of the banner used for the event

There was lots of music, food, comedy and dance to entertain guests. A symbolic act of turning on all sorts of lights particularly torchlights was performed by everyone present to #LightTheWay for a better future.

Free Action 2015 t-shirts were given to everyone present.

See below list of the 17 new Global Goals:

1. No Poverty
2. No Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduce Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships For the Goals               

 

SON Joins ONE Campaign To Light The Way In Nigeria For New Global Goals

Nigeria will not be left behind as preparations are in top gear to light the way for the new Global Goals also known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will be setting the development agenda for the next 15 years. They will be replacing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

On September 25th 2015, world leaders will sign up to the Global Goals at the United Nations in New York.

ONE in partnership with non-profit organizations including Save Our Needy, Save The Children, The Future Project, Budg iT, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), NNNG, amongst others will be hosting over a thousand people in Lagos, Nigeria to Light The Way for a better future. 

Take Action NOW!

Join ONE.org Nigeria to #LightTheWay for the new #GlobalGoals on Thursday, September 24th at UNILAG, Auditorium, Lagos. Time: 4pm

#TellEverybody Let's join hands as ONE to make our leaders accountable and #EndExtremePoverty

It's a Global Gathering to END Poverty, Stop Inequality and Fight Climate Change!!!    

Lights, music and lots more will be available. First 500 participants will get free Action2015 t-shirts! Be there!

The "Strong Girl" remix featuring Bono, Waje, D'banj, Banky W amongst others will be launched at the event.

Nollywood A-list actor turned politician, Honorable Desmond Elliot will be giving the keynote speech.

Let's #LightTheWay for CHANGE. Don't just sit on the fence. #GetInvolved

Your voice counts.
#Action2015

Learn more: www.one.org

Top Nigerian Dailies Support The Initiative, "Better Life Through Education"

It is just a few days until the new Sustainable Development Goals are announced. They will be replacing the Millennium Development Goals. Education remains a top priority particularly in developing countries.

Sub-Saharan Africa still has the lowest rate of primary school enrollment in the world today.

One of the primary objectives of Save Our Needy is poverty alleviation through the promotion of education. The plight of disadvantaged and vulnerable children is of great concern to us. We believe that quality education is a fundamental human right.

Better Life Through Education was initiated by Save Our Needy to promote basic education amongst disadvantaged children, encourage early childhood development and create a conducive environment for learning.

The Shoprite Community Network in a bid to reach out to disadvantaged children and fulfill their Corporate Social Responsibility, partnered with SON to make this project not only a reality but a huge success.

The initiative received wide media coverage from both print and online media. Punch, Vanguard, ThisDay, The Nation and Telegraph as well as popular Nigerian blogs including Stella Dimoko Korkus blog supported the initiative.

http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2015/08/save-our-needy-in-partnership-with.html

http://newtelegraphonline.com/shoprite-ngo-donate-materials-to-schools/

http://thenationonlineng.net/shoprite-lifts-communities-school-with-donations/

http://www.punchng.com/education/group-presents-free-schoolbags-to-pupils/

http://www.punchng.com/education/group-renovates-public-school/

http://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/thisday/20150902/282196534717522/TextView

http://www.nairaland.com/2565769/save-needy-shoprite-launches-better

Happy International Literacy Day!

September 8th has been celebrated globally as International Literacy Day since 1966 after it was proclaimed so by UNESCO in 1965.

Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

It is a day set aside to remind us of the status of literacy and adult learning globally.

Sadly, despite efforts made, 775 million adults around the world still lack minimum literacy skills; 1 in 5 adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women.

Worse still, 60.7 million children are out-of- school and many more attend school irregularly or drop out and are not able to finish schooling due to poverty.

Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest literacy rate in the world today. We must take action to change this.

There is a clear connection between illiteracy and countries in severe poverty, and between illiteracy and prejudice against women.

We support the fight against illiteracy. We believe in Education For All. Women and children must be educated and empowered for a better world.


#EveryoneMustBeEducated #NoOneLeftBehind

Save Our Needy Featured On The Intellectual Magazine

Our work has been recognized by The Intellectual Magazine, a highly-rated, all glossy magazine that focuses on education in Africa.

The September /October issue of the magazine profiles Save Our Needy and its founder as well as gives insight into all the organization's past and future projects.

To know more about The Intellectual Magazine, please visit: www.theintellectualmag.com