programs we provide. Our Goals...
Health Equity
We advocate 'Health for All' per World Health Organization's goal. We align with the United Nation's SDG road map to drive change and improve population health outcomes globally.
Education Equity
Our multifaceted educational programs are geared to equip individuals to reach their full potential and become the main character of their stories.
We advocate for equitable education in rural/marginalized communities.
The United Nations Member States (191) in 2015 unnanimously adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) along with a shared blueprint in attaining "peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future" with an achievement timeline set for 2030. The SDG agenda as contained on the pictorial represenltation above are 17 inter-linked specific goals (shared blue print) that are aimed at reducing inequality globally (United Nations,2020) as contained on the pictorial presentation (United Nations, n.d) above.
Notably, the Year 2000 Millinium Development Goals (MDG) contained 8 goals, targeted at developing nations. Conversely, "the 17 Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) agenda , which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership" (United Nations, n.d) . The goals are designed to stimulate action in critical areas for the sustenance of humanity globally.
The decision for the SDG agenda was hinched on the premise that "ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests "(United Nations, n.d).
There is a call to action for civil society organizations, academia, private sectors, heads of States and government to collaborate and share best practices as they commit to accelerate action towards achieving the 17 goals to support Change and help build communities globally.
Bridging-Health Int'l (BHI) and its affiliates are responding to that call to ACTION; would you join us in the movement?
(United Nations, 2023)
The SDG call to action is targeted to end poverty , protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone everywhere irrespective of geographical location. (United Nations, 2023).
The SDG is designed to bridge health inequalities with a 15-year time line (2015-2030) and plan to achieve the goals. Progress is ongoing in many places, however urgent action is required particularly in rural and marginalized communities (United Nations, 2023). Developing nations do need urgent interventions hence our core.
The Meaning of Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as: "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" (World Health Organization, 2023). Health is all-encompassing; ranging from physical, social, and mental well-being. Health is the totality of all that informs our existence.
Health is a basic human right.
Everyone should have access to and receive health services when and where they need them.
Bridging-Health Int’l (BHI) is driven by the SDG agenda. We are dedicated to improve health and well-being of people in marginalized communities near and far through targeted programs in line with the agenda.
We promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our Key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) priorities
Our SDG Focused Goals/ Programs
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger: Provide food supplies in the communities.
- Goal 3: Health and Wellbeing: Provide health outreach and health campaign/ awareness.
- Goal 4: Quality Education: Virtual peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring program in U.S.A and Nigeria.
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation: Provision of water in rural communities to mitigate water-borne diseases and outbreaks.
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: Provide/ promote energy-efficient tools and resources.
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities: A voice for the marginalized and disadvantaged -(widows, orphans, disabled, aged, and victims of domestic violence in communities.
- Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals: Advocate for changed policies with legislatures to advance programs that will promote health and well-being of the population.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Highlights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted December 10, 1948, by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). It was the first agreed comprehensive statement by countries that listed the Inalienable Human Rights. (United Nations, n.d).
The declaration echoed the universality of human rights which is to be enjoyed by all people no matter who they are or where they live. It articulates fundamental rights and freedoms for all. (United Nations, n.d).
Excerpts of the Universal Human Rights
Article 25 States:
- Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in the circumstances beyond his control. (United Nations, n.d).
Article 26 States:
- Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available, and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.(United Nations, n.d).
- Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance, and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. (United Nations, n.d).
- Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children. (United Nations, n.d).
The World Health Organization (WHO) Constitution states : “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.” (United Nations, n.d). It becomes imperative to adopt a human-rights-based approach to health towards attaining “Health for All” (United Nations, n.d) and in driving the SDG agenda.
BHI is geared at addressing the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), SDoH" are conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes" (CDC, 2022). The differences in SDoH represents inequities among groups experiencing disadvantage.
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) that affects health outcomes, includes and not limited to education, food insecurity, housing, unemployment and job insecurity, basic amenities, environment, early childhood development, social inclusion, non-discrimination and access to affordable health services. (World Health Organization, n.d).
SDoH impacts greatly on health outcomes and quality of life ( U.S Department of Health and Human Services, n.d). Worldwide, marginalized communities (especially the rural in developing nations) lack basic neccessities hence the negative health outcome. For this and more, BHI are set on the goal and mission to contribute in reducing the health burden of inequalities in communities near and far in our contribution to drive the SDG agenda and present our statistical contributions come 2030.