York University’s Go Global SDGs in Action Student Challenge!

Let us share with you the initiative of 加拿大约克大学 ’s Go Global SDGs in Action Student Challenge!

Funded by the?Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program Global Skills Opportunity (GSO),?they aim students around the world to take action towards the achievement of?UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?with a global lens. Through facilitated discussions, workshops, and immersive abroad opportunities, York students and their peers will develop global competencies, leadership, digital fluency, and project management skills necessary to take action on SDGs. By participating in the program, students will learn and experience the opportunities and challenges in leading community action for social change.?

This year’s SDGs in Action is focused on SDGs 2, 10, 12 & 16 with the overarching SDG 17.?

Students Create Local and Global Impact!?

Are you a student passionate about reducing global inequalities? Are you interested in creating local and global impact by leading your own SDGs action projects in collaboration with York University students and mentored by faculties and SDG experts? Join the SDGs in Action Student Challenge!?

Apply before August 21 >>?

Calling Faculty and SDG Mentors!?

Are you faculty interested to contribute to the SDGs? Passionate about creating positive change by developing the next generation of leaders? York University is looking to engage faculty members with expertise and interest in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to mentor and provide advice and supports to student project teams participating in the SDGs in Action Challenge. Share your expertise and knowledge on the SDGs, mentor SDG student teams and expand your own professional and personal SDG networks. Find out more and connect with York International!?

Apply before July 31 >>?

Find out more and attend information sessions?

1. Click to review Roles and Responsibilities of SDGs Mentors?
2. Students: Attend an information session on?July 17 at 10 AM?or?August 15 at 3:30 PM?
3. Faculty: Attend the Faculty information session on?July 14, 2023, at 10AM?
4. Click to view program timeline and details?

Learn More >>?

Contact Information?

• Ana Maria Martinez, Associate Director, Las Nubes EcoCampus, York International/EUC, [email protected]?
• Ashley Laracy, Associate Director, Global Learning, York International, [email protected]?
• Helen Balderrama, Director, Global Engagement and Partnerships, York International, [email protected]?