Sustainable Development Goals

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals serve as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, both now and in the future.  Below is a list of the goals and the WorldStrides Gap Year locations aligned to each goal.

1. No Poverty

Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

2. Zero Hunger

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 2); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

3. Good Health and Well-Being

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

4. Quality Education

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

5. Gender Equality

Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

6. Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

7. Affordable and Clean Energy

Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

10. Reduced Inequalities

Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

11. Sustainable Cities and Copmmunities

Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

12. Responsible Consumption and Production

Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

13. Climate Action

Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

14. Life Below Water

Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

15. Life On Land

Goal 15: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

17. Partnerships for the Goals

Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

Locations: Florence, Italy (Session 1); Paris, France (Session 1); Granada, Spain (Sessions 2 & 3); Meknes, Morocco (Session 3)

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