SDG 8: ECONOMIC GROWTH

Within the framework of Agenda 2030, we believe that to achieve SDG 8, all young people must have access to formal and decent work. Rural youth have a fundamental role in the development of the country, since they are the main engine of economic growth as well as the guardians of food security. In spite of the limitations present in rural areas, many young people have been knocking them down through effort and dedication. They not only seek their personal well-being, but also benefit and empower their communities. We invite you to know the stories that encourage us to continue fighting and working for a more just Peru.

Through the forum “Play for the SDGs,” we discussed what the SDGs are and why they are important. With the help of the director of the SDG Regional Observatory of the Universidad of the Andes, we will provide relevant information about their implementation in LAC and specifically in Colombia, in relation to the My World 2030 survey. Allies of this event include SDG Regional Observatory of the University of the Andes.

As part of SDG Action Week, we will talk about rural communities and the SDGs, learning how to work with them, what communities and youth are asking of the SDGs, and what the youth perspective on the SDG is. Allies include Youth Collective for Change and National Network of Youth Nicaragua.

Allied organizations will support the diffusion of informative arts to generate a greater impact on the youth and to make them aware of the importance of the SDGs.

Allies include Eduserver, Generation 2020, Community Tourism Trails, Network of Leaders for Democracy and Development (RELIDD), SENTILUZ, Young People United for Transformation Through Art (JUNTARTE), Network of IKIGAI Leaders Lidera Transforma, Tejiendo Culture radio program, MUSA Inspiration That Nurtures, Willka Warmis Justice and Equity, The Messy Room, MEANING Guiding You to Success, and the Bolivian Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (CEBEM).

Our activity will consist of publicizing the work of the United Nations and how it plays an important role in our society, mainly in El Salvador. Simultaneously, we will join efforts so that the voices of young people can be heard, and we will participate together in the UN 75 survey.

This event will have guests from different organizations in Peru. Attendees will share with us experiences, activities, and approaches to the SDG.

Allies include Hills of Paradise and Ecotourism Circuit Association.

For the week of the SDG, there will be a space in our School of Empowerment to promote the My World 2030 Survey for Peruvian girls. We will also engage in local dialogues on challenges to achieving greater momentum for the SDGs and Action Plan 2030.

Allies include Girl Up Sulans, Girl Up Cuzco, ONG Peruanísimo, and Visit for Good ONG.

There will be dissemination of the testimony of young people who carry out actions that contribute to the fulfillment of the SDGs through short IGTV videos published during the month of September. Published content will include information about what the SDG are, as well as testimonials from youth inviting action for SDG compliance.

Allies include Chat Noir, Las Lomitas Volunteers, and the Pata Pila Franciscan Civil Association.

This is a virtual forum on SDG 13 with panelists from San Carlos de Guatemala University, the Student Ecological Movement, Leaders for the Environment, and Collective Madre Selva.

In this lecture, attendees will learn about the SDGs and were shown options of how to actively advocate for them and change our world to be more just and environmentally sustainable. Attendees will also have the opportunity to answer the My World Survey and the UN75 Survey.

Participants discussed SDGs 11, Sustainable Cities & Communities, 13, Climate Action, and 17, Partnerships for the Goals.

Allies include Fridays for Future México, Environmental Rights and Human Resources, DAR, and 15 Girl Up Clubs of the United Nations Foundation.

A webinar will be conducted explaining the SDGs, Agenda 2030, the My World 2030 Survey, and the relationship of the Earth Charter to the SDGs.

This activity will be carried out through Teams with the students of the Professional School Isabel Herrera Obaldía, in which the antecedents of the objectives of sustainable development, SDG 12, Production and Responsible Consumption, and the Earth Charter will be discussed.

There will be a workshop on the dynamics of the SDGs, as well as a conversation with Professor Teresa Argüelles.

The objective of this event is to achieve maximum dissemination and awareness of the UN 75 One Minute Survey. The activity will be broadcast on September 23rd through social media.

Allies include the Isabel Herrera Obaldia Professional School of the Republic of Panama and Professor Teresa Argüelles.

The objective of this event is to achieve participation in the simultaneous vote of the My World 2030 survey. On September 21, the video of the My World 2030 survey will be published. 

The UN75 Survey will be broadcast and youth will be encouraged to carry out a simultaneous vote.

Allies include Impulse Group and Youth for Comprehensive Health.

A dialogue with all of the members of the national network of diverse youth is planned to strengthen knowledge on issues of Agenda 2030. The session will be recorded and uploaded on the YouTube channel for the National Network of Diverse Youth.

Allies include Youth for Comprehensive Health and Impulse Group.

This lecture series will be held as part of the commemoration of the 75th General Assembly of the United Nations. Through six conferences, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the SDGs and how they can contribute to their fulfillment.