SDGs

Initiative implemented

Contribution

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

1. No Poverty

Scholarships and financial aid: The University offers scholarships and financial aid to students from low-income backgrounds, ensuring access to education and reducing financial barriers to learning.

Full scholarship 0  

Financial Aid 90

Full scholarship 2

Financial Aid 45

Full scholarship 18

Financial Aid 156

Community outreach and service programs: Abrar University engages in community service programs, such as volunteering, outreach initiatives, and partnerships with local organizations to address poverty-related challenges in the community.

Community reached 0

Community reached 1

Community reached 2

Entrepreneurship and skill development: Abrar University offers vocational training, and skill development initiatives to equip individuals with the tools and resources necessary to create sustainable livelihoods and escape poverty.

# of trainings 2

# of trainings 2

# of trainings 2

2. Zero Hunger

Nutrition education and outreach: The University offers nutrition education programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives to promote healthy eating habits and raise awareness about food security and hunger-related issues.

Educational programs offered 0

Educational programs offered 1

Educational programs offered 1

Offer Specialized Food Engineering program: The University is the only university in the country that provides Bachelor of Food Engineering which aims to promote and contribute end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

# of students enrolled 12

# graduated students 0

# of students enrolled 16

# graduated students 0

# of students enrolled 14

# graduated students 7

Partnerships with Livestock and Agriculture Farms: Abrar University’s partnerships with livestock and agriculture farms focus on the improvement of crop yields, livestock productivity, and overall food production. This contributes to addressing hunger and achieving food security.

# of Livestock Farms Partnered 1

# of Agriculture Farms Partnered 1

# of Livestock Farms Partnered 1

# of Agriculture Farms Partnered 1

# of Livestock Farms Partnered 1

# of Agriculture Farms Partnered 1

3. Good health and Well-being

Health and medical education: Abrar University offers programs in healthcare and medical education, training future healthcare professionals to contribute to improved health outcomes and well-being.

# of graduates 43

# of health care professionals graduated 18

# of graduates 58

# of health care professionals graduated 19

# of graduates 70

# of health care professionals graduated 30

Somali One Health Initiative: initiated the first-ever One Health centre in Somalia with the goal of enhancing health care in humans, animals, plants and their shared environment through collaborative, multi-sectoral and transdisciplinary approaches in education, research, and outreach programmes

Established first-ever One Health Centre in Somalia

Participated Global One Health Day

1st One Health Conference in Somalia (SOHC2022)

# of SOHC2022 participants 250+

# of MSc students: 3

Participated Global One Health Day

Community health initiatives: Abrar University engages in community health programs, awareness campaigns, and outreach activities to promote health education, disease prevention, and access to healthcare services.

# of campaigns 4

# of campaigns 6

# of campaigns 8

Somali Hepatitis Initiative: The “Somali Hepatitis Initiative” at Abrar University aims to promote well-being and ensure healthy lives for all ages by offering education, screening, and treatment for hepatitis in Somalia. This initiative directly contributes to the goal of reducing the burden of infectious diseases and improving overall health outcomes.

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Established this year

# of awareness campaigns 1

# tested 0

# vaccinated 0

# of awareness campaigns 1

# tested 500

# vaccinated 20

Wellness and mental health support: The University offers free wellness programs and mental health support services to students and staff, aiming to enhance overall well-being and tackle mental health challenges.

# of mental health supported 0

# of mental health supported 1

# of mental health supported 2

Partnerships with healthcare organizations: Collaborations with healthcare institutions and organizations to promote advancements in healthcare, improve access to medical services, and address public health challenges within the community.

# of collaborated health care institutions 8 Hospitals & 5 MCHs

# of collaborated health care institutions 8 Hospitals & 5 MCHs

# of collaborated health care institutions 11 Hospitals & 8 MCHs

4. Quality Education

Integration of SDGs into academic curriculum: Abrar University has integrated the principles of SDGs into its academic curriculum across various disciplines, including business, engineering, Agriculture and healthcare. This is to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute to sustainable development.

# of courses 76

# of courses 76

# of courses 76

Student-centred learning: Abrar University focuses on student-centred learning, which emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This approach prepares students to be lifelong learners and contribute to society.

# of students joined post graduate programs 5

# of students joined employment field 23

# of students joined post graduate programs 6

# of students joined employment field 16

# of students joined post graduate programs 4

# of students joined employment field 25

Scholarship programs: Abrar University offers scholarship programs to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring that they have access to quality education.

Full scholarship 0

Financial Aid  90

Full scholarship 2

Financial Aid 45

Full scholarship 18

Financial Aid 156

Faculty development programs: Abrar University provides faculty development programs to enhance the teaching skills of the faculty members. This ensures that the faculty members are equipped with the latest teaching methodologies and technologies to provide quality education to the students.

# of development programs provided 0

# of development programs provided 2

# of development programs provided 1

Awarding outstanding student: Awarding outstanding students’ promotes a culture of learning and improvement. This contributes to quality education by encouraging educational achievement, fostering inclusivity, and supporting partnerships for educational development. Additionally, recognizing students’ accomplishments can help reduce inequalities in access to education and opportunities, thus further supporting and providing quality education for all.

# of students awarded 0

# of students awarded 0

# of students awarded 8

Awarding lecturers:  Abrar University acknowledges and honors lecturers to foster a culture of excellence in teaching and research, ultimately contributing to the advancement of quality education.

# of lecturers awarded 2

# of lecturers awarded 2

# of lecturers awarded 2

5. Gender Equality

Gender-inclusive education: Abrar University promotes gender equality through its education programs, ensuring equal access to education and opportunities for students of all genders.

# of students: 90

# of female students 38

# of students: 196

# of female students 43

# of students: 180

# of female students 71

Women’s leadership programs: The University has taken steps to ensure equal opportunities for women in education and employment, as well as promoting gender-sensitive policies and practices on campus for promoting women’s leadership and participation in decision-making processes.

# of females employed 5

# of females employed 6

# of females employed 8

8. Decent work and economic growth

Career development programs: The University offers career counselling, internships, and practical training opportunities to equip students with the skills and experience necessary for decent work and employment.

# of career development programs conducted 0

# of career development programs conducted 1

# of career development programs conducted 2

17. Partnerships for the goals

Collaborations with industry partners: The University collaborates with industry partners to develop joint research projects, and internships promoting knowledge exchange and innovation.

 # of collaborated industries 2

# of collaborated industries 4

# of collaborated industries 4

International partnerships: The University establishes partnerships with international institutions and organizations to promote cross-cultural learning, knowledge exchange, and global cooperation.

# of international partners: 9

# of international partners: 11

# of international partners: 13

Advocacy and awareness campaigns: The University organizes advocacy and awareness campaigns to promote the importance of partnerships and collaboration in achieving the SDGs, and the African Agenda 2063.

# of awareness campaigns implemented 0

# of awareness campaigns implemented 0

# of awareness campaigns implemented 0