The three UN SDGs we are working to improve are SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being, along with SDG 2, Zero Hunger, and SDG 6, Clean Water and Sanitation. 

Why It Matters?

Promoting education about the challenges underfunded communities face in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is more than just important; it is necessary. The reality is that many countries are not meeting these goals, and little is being done to change that. We must raise awareness and take action to help these communities regain stability and access the basic resources they need for survival. No one should be denied their fundamental human rights, yet millions still lack access to food, clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.

Hunger remains a severe issue. In many parts of the world, people struggle daily to find enough to eat. This isn't just a challenge, but a violation of a fundamental human right. Everyone deserves access to nutritious food. Likewise, water scarcity and poor sanitation are critical problems in underfunded communities. Many people rely on polluted or unsafe water sources, which leads to preventable diseases and deepens poverty.

Another urgent issue is access to healthcare. In many regions, even reaching a clinic or hospital is a significant challenge. Healthcare is not a privilege, it's a right. But for countless people, especially in rural or conflict-affected areas, medical care is unavailable, unaffordable, or unsafe to access. These inequalities continue to grow, despite global promises of equal access and human dignity.

Examples like Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea (PNG) make these issues painfully clear. In Badakhshan, Afghanistan, women face overwhelming challenges due to poor infrastructure, limited healthcare, and restricted access to education. The government's restrictions on women's rights further worsen the crisis, cutting off opportunities for change. These women and their families deserve safety, dignity, and access to essential services.

In Papua New Guinea, the WASH crisis severely impacts public health, education, and the economy. Waterborne diseases and childhood stunting are common, with girls facing greater challenges due to inadequate school sanitation and unsafe water collection. Without clean water and sanitation, agriculture and industry trap families in poverty. PNG's situation highlights the need for global coordination, investment, and long-term solutions to address these issues.

We are all connected, and the suffering of one group impacts us all. To truly build a better, more just world, we must stand with vulnerable communities, raise our voices, and take practical action. Only then can we fulfill the promise of the SDGs for everyone, everywhere.