The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10) aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries. This goal includes achieving sustainable income growth for the bottom 40% of the population at a rate higher than the national average, promoting social, economic, and political inclusion for all without discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities and reducing inequalities of outcome through policy changes, adopting fiscal and social protection policies to achieve greater equality, improving global financial market regulation, enhancing representation of developing countries in international economic institutions, facilitating safe migration, implementing special treatment for developing countries in trade agreements, encouraging development assistance and financial flows to countries with the greatest need, and reducing transaction costs for migrant remittances to less than 3% while eliminating high-cost remittance corridors.
Reducing inequalities presents a multifaceted challenge. The widening wealth gap exacerbates disparities in access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Discrimination on various grounds, such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status, perpetuates inequality and limits social mobility. Addressing these challenges demands comprehensive policies that promote equitable wealth distribution, equal access to quality education and healthcare, and the eradication of discriminatory practices. Achieving reduced inequalities is not only a moral imperative but also essential for fostering inclusive societies and sustainable development.
Below are some organizations making contributions to reduced inequalities.
Access to Education and Healthcare
Bridge International Academies – Operates a network of low-cost, high-quality primary schools in Africa and Asia, providing affordable and accessible education for underserved communities and promoting social mobility.
Good Doctor – Offers online doctor consultations and appointments through a mobile app, increasing access to healthcare for individuals in rural areas and reducing regional disparities.
mPharma – Develops and distributes affordable mobile health solutions, including medication reminders and disease management tools, improving health outcomes for underserved communities and reducing healthcare inequalities.
Addressing Racial and Gender Inequality
Equal Justice Initiative – Works to end racial inequality in the United States through legal advocacy, education, and research, focusing on issues like mass incarceration and racial bias.
LeanIn.Org – Empowers women and girls through mentorship programs, networking events, and advocacy initiatives, promoting gender equality and leadership opportunities for women.
Closing the Wealth Gap and Financial Inclusion
LendingClub – Provides online loans and financial services to individuals with limited access to traditional banking, promoting financial inclusion and reducing wealth inequality.
Strive – Offers tools and resources to help people manage their finances, invest in their future, and build financial stability, particularly for low-income communities.
Community Development and Social Innovation
Ashoka – Promotes and supports social entrepreneurship globally, connecting innovators with resources and support to scale their solutions and create positive change, addressing inequalities through social innovation.
UN Women – Works globally to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, addressing gender inequality and promoting equal opportunities and rights for all.
Economic Inequality and Access to Opportunity
SheLeadsAfrica – Supports and empowers women leaders in Africa through mentorship programs, leadership development, and access to funding, addressing gender and leadership inequality.
Samasource – Offers online work opportunities for individuals in poverty worldwide, connecting them with companies needing data entry, transcription, and other tasks, promoting income generation and reducing economic inequality.
Education and Skills Training for Underserved Communities
Code.org – Promotes computer science education for all students, particularly girls and minorities, aiming to close the digital skills gap and provide access to opportunities in technology fields.
Everfi – Develops online educational programs on social-emotional learning, financial literacy, and digital citizenship, providing essential skills and knowledge to students in underserved communities.
Healthcare Access and Equity
One Medical – Offers primary care memberships and online access to healthcare providers, making healthcare more affordable and accessible for individuals and families.
Maven Clinic – Provides virtual healthcare services specifically for women, including telemedicine consultations, online resources, and prescription delivery, addressing barriers to care for women in rural or underserved areas.
Social Justice and Advocacy
Equal Access International – Works to increase women’s representation in government and leadership positions globally, addressing gender inequality and promoting political participation.
WaterAid – Works to improve water and sanitation access for marginalized communities globally, advocating for policy changes and supporting community-led initiatives, addressing environmental inequalities.
Transparency International – Promotes transparency and accountability in governance, combatting corruption and promoting social justice globally, addressing inequalities in governance and access to resources.
Technology and Data for Equality & Social Justice
DataKind – Uses data and analytics to address social issues, including inequalities, and supports organizations working on reducing inequality in various areas.
GenderSmart – Develops and promotes gender-inclusive technologies and practices, ensuring that technology benefits everyone equally and does not exacerbate existing inequalities.
Akvo – Uses mobile technology to track water and sanitation projects, improving transparency and accountability in initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities in access to basic services.
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #10 (Reduce inequality within and among countries) is part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Read a review of innovative organizations working across other SDGs.
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