As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. They help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Their work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
What is Pike School of Art — Mississippi Doing…
As a nonprofit organization that aims to provide art education and experiences to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, the organization’s mission and activities align with several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets, which are a set of global goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people can live peaceful and prosperous lives.
Here are some of the ways that Pike School of Art – Mississippi aligns with specific SDGs and Targets:
- Goal 4: Quality Education
Pike School of Art – Mississippi provides art education and experiences to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. By doing so, the organization contributes to achieving Target 4.1, which is to ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education.
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
Pike School of Art – Mississippi promotes gender equality by providing art education and experiences to girls and women. Through the composition of our board, the organization contributes to achieving Target 5.5, which is to ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Pike School of Art – Mississippi contributes to economic growth by providing art education and experiences to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. By doing so, the organization supports Target 8.3, which is to promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Pike School of Art – Mississippi provides art education and experiences to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including those who may not have access to such opportunities due to economic or social barriers. The organization contributes to achieving Target 10.2, which is to empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Pike School of Art – Mississippi promotes sustainable communities by providing art education and experiences that encourage creativity and innovation. The organization supports Target 11.4, which is to strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Lastly, Pike School of Art – Mississippi’s partnerships with local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups contribute to achieving SDG 17 and Target 17.16 by promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize resources to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals.
Overall, Pike School of Art – Mississippi’s mission and activities align with several of the Sustainable Development Goals and Targets. By providing art education and experiences to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, the organization contributes to promoting quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, and sustainable communities working in partnership to meet these goals.
