United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
At African Potential, we embody a holistic perspective on sustainability, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our systems-based approach.
Our dedication lies in uplifting under-resourced communities, restoring ecological balance, and fostering innovation. Our approach is community-focused, earning recognition from the World Health Organisation for its effectiveness.
We stand for transparency, accountability, and the practical application of smart, systemic innovations.
1 | No Poverty
To end poverty in all its forms everywhere by 2030
2 | Zero hunger
To end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
3 | Good Health and Well-being
To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
3 | Good Health and Well-being
To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Supporting access to basic healthcare as a human right, African Potential advances sustainable healthcare facilities, innovations in prevention, financial strategies for pandemic readiness, and awareness of the interplay between mental health, violence (Goal 16, 5 & 10), and epidemics like HIV.
We back initiatives that cut road traffic accidents, disease outbreak early warning systems, and research and development in medicine and medical devices (Goal 16).
4 | Quality Education
To ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning
5 | Gender Equality
To acheve gender eqality and empower all women and girls
6 | Clean water and sanitation
To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
6 | Clean water and sanitation
To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
We engage in water and sanitation initiatives aimed at systemic infrastructure support, ecological restoration of water bodies (Goal 15 & 14), preservation of cultural and natural heritage (Goal 11 and 15), and community education on pollution reduction (Goal 6 & 15).
These efforts contribute to safe drinking water, improved hygiene, enhanced water quality, wastewater treatment, and efficient use and reuse of water.
We advocate for integrated water treatment systems and data management to foster appreciation and sustainable usage of water resources, alongside building resilience to climate change (Goal 3 &13).
7 | Afforable and Clean Energy
To ensure access to affordable and sustainable energy for all
8 | Decent work and Economic growth
To promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth employment and decent work for all
9 | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
To build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
9 | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
To build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
African Potential is dedicated to collaborating with African institutions on research, development, and commercialization of innovations tackling both local and global challenges (All Goals).
Our innovation-centric approach supports a resilient and financially sustainable ecosystem, equitable health access via locally sourced innovations (Goal 16), and universal access to information and technology (Goal 4).
We facilitate the expansion of mobile technology to boost community economic development (Goal 8), youth engagement, and educational opportunities (Goal 4).
10 | Reduced Inequalities
To reduce inequalities within and among countries
11 | Sustainable cities and Communities
To make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12 | Responsible Consumption and Production
To build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
10 | Reduced Inequalities
To reduce inequalities within and among countries
Our commitment to fair trade in project execution advances gender equality (Goal 5), poverty alleviation (Goal 1), and hunger reduction (Goal 2).
We advocate for fair compensation for African partners, reflecting the value and skill of their work, and for accountable, effective project monitoring and evaluation.
By championing responsible fiscal and social policies and promoting the inclusion of developing nations in funding and intervention development, we ensure that African perspectives are valued.
Our focus on innovative financing within Africa stimulates development investments and co-funding opportunities.
13 | Climate Action
To make urgent action to tackle climate change and its impacts
11 | Life Below Water
To conserve and sustainable use the world’s oceans, Seas and marine resources
15 | Life On Land
To sustainable manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.
17 | Partnerships for the goals
To revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
The principles of creating effective partnerships and collaborations is the foundation of African Potential. We champion the creation and deployment of innovative financial instruments like social impact bonds, green bonds, and carbon credits, facilitating funding for developing nations.
We facilitate both grant funding and various loan mechanisms, and advocate for economic empowerment in under-resourced communities through resource mobilization (All Goals).
We integrate SDG strategies into our corporate partner’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and practices enabling cost efficiencies. Our collaborations with governments and academic institutions foster knowledge exchange, capacity building, and cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.
We prioritize high-quality data and ethical data use, supporting decision-making access to reliable data and promoting a fair trade system for data-derived returns on investment, thus fostering a sustainable funding model based in Africa.
16 | Peace, justice and strong institutions
To promote peacful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
17 | Partnerships for the goals
To revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development