UGA Global Impact

The University of Georgia is proud to partner with communities and scholars around the world to pursue research, teaching, and service that improves the lives of individuals and communities. Organized by United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), a sample of UGA-led initiatives includes:

Feed the Future: Peanuts

Investing in disease-resistant varieties and creative interventions to feed the future. (SDG 1, 2, & 3)

Nutrition

Harnessing food demand systems for improved nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. (SDG 1, 2, 3, & 17)

Global TB

Fighting Tuberculosis with technology and advancing women's health in LMICs. (SDG 3 & 5)

EvaKula

Innovating milk sterilization and storage for economic and health prosperity. (SDG 3 & 9)

ClinEpiDB.org

Cutting across disciplines and comprehending complex details for better global health. (SDG 3 & 17)

Côte d'Ivoire University Partnership Initiative

Increasing high-quality, workforce responsive education, and global partnerships. (SDG 4 & 17)

NRC: Language Flagship

The nation's first Portuguese Flagship Program. (SDG 4)

NRC: Language Flagship Program

Russian-speaking communications and intercultural awareness for aspiring global citizens. (SDG 4)

African Civic Engagement Academy

The ACEA supports civic leaders across sub-Sahara Africa. (SDG 4, 10, & 16)

Mandela Washington Fellowship

Empowering young African leaders through mentorship and leadership training. (SDG 4 & 10)

Modern Day Slavery (ASPRIES)

Building a global community around the science of estimating human trafficking. (SDG 5, 8 & 16)

Plastic: Sea to Source

Researching solutions to prevent plastic from reaching the ocean. (SDG 12 & 14)

DOE Export Control Fellows Program

TFp is an intensive, strategic-trade-management training for global security. (SDG 16)

The Georgia Media Education Program

Supporting free and independent media, worldwide. (SDG 16)

US/UK Young Ag Leaders Exchange

Strengthening cultural ties and knowledge sharing in the grain and dairy business. (SDG 17)