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UN Sustainable Development Goal 1

🏠 No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere by 2030, ensuring that all people have equal rights to economic resources, basic services, and protection from climate-related shocks.

8.4%
Live in extreme poverty
of world population, ~690M people
11.5%
US residents in poverty
approx. 37.9M Americans (Census 2023)
16%
Children in poverty (US)
nearly 1 in 6 American children

Key Targets by 2030

1.1

Eradicate extreme poverty (people living on less than $1.25/day)

1.2

Reduce by at least half the proportion living in poverty by national definitions

1.3

Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems for all

1.4

Ensure equal rights to economic resources and basic services

Thematic Areas

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Basic Needs

Food, shelter, water, and sanitation for the poorest households.

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Financial Inclusion

Access to banking, credit, and savings for unbanked populations.

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Social Protection

Safety net programs, disability benefits, and income support.

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Rural Development

Agricultural investment and rural infrastructure to lift remote communities.

Why It Matters for Nonprofits

Poverty is both a cause and consequence of every other global challenge. Nonprofits working in human services, food access, and housing form the first line of defense against systemic deprivation in American communities.

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