UN-SDG's

In contrast to the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of 2000, which focused on developing countries, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) apply to all UN countries. The UN's "Sustainable Development Goals" particularly concern the future opportunities and rights of children. With all its programs, SOS Children's Villages makes an important contribution to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted as part of the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development.

SOS focuses particularly on the fight against poverty (SDG 1) and access to decent work (SDG 8). We are committed to permanently and sustainably reducing different opportunities and disadvantaged general living conditions (SDG 10) and to promoting peace and justice (SDG 16).

The SOS Children's Villages will therefore also make an increased contribution to the SDGs: with microcredits for families, education for children and young people, health care for mothers and babies, and education campaigns on peace and equality. We have a lot of hard work ahead of us. Because in just ten years' time we will have to be measured against the promises we make today.
Will a child born in 2030 grow up in a world without poverty? In a peaceful world, with an environment worth living in? We will only be able to do so if young people today can acquire the values, knowledge and skills they need to actively shape a better world.