Localising the SDGs with Faith Communities
Ongoing Advocacy & Partnerships

Localising the SDGs with Faith Communities

Translating the Sustainable Development Goals into the language, calendar and authority structures of local churches and mosques.

Location
Osun State
Beneficiaries
120+ faith leaders
Partner
Interfaith Council of Osun State
Timeline
Mar 2025 – Present

The SDGs are written for governments. They are delivered, in practice, by whoever people actually listen to — and in Osun State that is very often a faith leader.

This project runs interdenominational roundtables that translate the global goals into concrete local commitments: clean water targets a parish can adopt, girls' education pledges a mosque can champion, health messaging that fits the rhythm of the religious calendar.

Participating leaders leave with an action plan for their own congregation and join a peer network that meets through the year to report progress.

Impact report in progress

We publish a report once a programme cycle closes. In the meantime, browse our other reports.

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