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)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 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)Show More