The UN Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Plan for 2030
Our Mission
At Global Youth Development Institute, we focus on key issues: No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Life on Land, and more and more.
We organize youth-led policy brief writings, community initiatives like bike safety audits and school gardens, and public events to engage more people in sustainability efforts.
There was a lot of demand… from the bottom up for using the landscape approach
Paola Agostini @ the World Bank
Experiences and Collaborations
Naranja, Café y Pimienta (Machetá, Cundinamarca, Colombia)
A family-run natural reserve and micro-producer of shade-grown arabica coffee, honey, ají rojo, panela, and quinoa. Production is biodiversity-friendly, no agrochemicals, and artisanal from harvest to roast and packaging
Aim for Addressing Zero Hunger and Life on Land
Germantown Community Fridge (Philadelphia)
Two 24/7 sidewalk fridges/pantries (20 W Armat St & 19 E High St) offering free supplemental food; stocked and maintained by volunteers.
Aim for Addressing Zero Hunger in local neighborhoods
Germantown Kitchen Garden (Philadelphia)
A half-acre urban farm and nursery in Germantown selling organically grown vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers; seasonal farm stand and plant nursery.
Aim for Addressing Sustainable Cities & Responsible Consumption & Zero Hunger