Sustainable development Goals - Advocates

UVIKIUTA is a Development Organization that values volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development. The organization was established in 1983 to respond to the needs of young women and men to raise their living standards through developing and enhancing social and economic capacities. Our goal is to contribute toward building sustainable and self-reliant communities through providing holistic experience that broaden minds, expand horizons and empower young people and their communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. UVIKIUTA-Tanzania is a founder member of the Eastern African voluntary service Network (EAVS-Network), formally EAWA, Long term partner with Service Civil International (SCI), ALLIANCE and NVDA. We work also very close with Various Government Departments, United Nations programs, various local and International higher learning institutions, NonGovernment and Community based organizations.

It is a unique cross cultural experiences program that connects people from around the world with local communities in Tanzania. The program offers a powerful vision built on our belief that volunteers has a vital role to play in development and in building a more just and sustainable world community. The program is a tool to demonstrate that, living and working together is not only possible but also rewarding. In this program we see the possibility Volunteers and the hosting communities exchange experience, and thus gain in-depth knowledge of other social, cultural and economic realities of the world.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. These 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another. The SDGs work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. The goals provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt in accordance with their own priorities and the environmental challenges of the world at large. Realization of these goals by 2030 will depend much on various factors on which Grassroots ownership is one of them. This International work camp is therefore aiming to make contribution through nature conservation activities. It is also a platform for volunteers and other interested members to become stimulated to contribute their own ideas and energies, thus contributing to live debates on sustainable issues.