Nanocourse Description:
This nanocourse was created to give you a holistic understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1 – No Poverty. You will get a basic understanding of the underlying causes and contributing factors to poverty, as well as issues around the concept of financial inclusion and a quick review of some anti-poverty tools. You will learn how to analyze data points on poverty and be able to identify how development differs between countries.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this nanocourse you should be able to:
- Understand SDG 1 – No Poverty in the wider global context
- Self-reflect on your values and attitudes about poverty in your community
- Develop a simple plan of action to begin to create change in your local community
Introduction Video:
Faculty:
Larissa Demel has published papers on social innovation through youth action on the SDGs and her proposals are being implemented by over 50,000 young people in 126 countries. She has also created a SDG social project framework for young people, and has been a contributor to the Young Person’s Guide to Saving the World.
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Nanocourse Contact Information:
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Single nanocourses do not qualify for academic credit. However, enrolled students can add twelve nanocourses together, purchase a Nanocourse Credit Conversion option, pay the difference between the cost of the nanocourses and a regular trimester course at their degree level and submit a Final Creative Assignment for grading. For assistance with this, please email our Registrar at registrar@ubiquityuniversity.org.
