SDGs: Steps for a Better World Part 1

 written by 10328 Hwang Ye Rin

From July 17-18th, groups of first-grade and second-grade Sawlians operated Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) booths suitable for their respective teams’ categories. There were many booths: Child Run to Learn (quality education); GiGi Project (zero hunger); Mul-ah-il-che (clean water and sanitation); Guardians of Climate Justice, Be a Green Consumer (climate action); New Balance! (reduced inequalities); Yes Zone (peace & justice); To Youth, Garbage (life below water).

Each booth created an opportunity to get involved by creating activities that fit with the SDGs projects. So Sawlians who participated in the activity had a fun experience gaining knowledge about SDGs with snacks.

SDGs are an international commitment to sustainable development. According to the United Nations, sustainable development is the concept of “meeting the needs of future generations while also meeting the needs of today.” This means future-oriented development that achieves social and economic development as well as environmental protection.

To achieve these goals, UN member states around the world gathered and agreed on the SDGs consisting of 17 goals. All the booths are based on these 17 goals.

Here at SAWL, many students are interested in our society’s important values. In the process of encouraging other Sawlians, some Sawlians took steps to make the world a better place.