The Faith4SDGs Quilt highlights the important role that faith-based organizations play in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each patch in the Faith4SDGs quilt represents an interfaith project from communities across the world, led by KAICIID Fellows. By featuring best practices, along with challenges and strategies employed in diverse projects, we hope you will be inspired and learn from others' experiences.
Discover patch projects created in 18 countries, representing 7 spiritual identities: Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Bahá'í and Anishinaabeg.
THE MAKING OF THE QUILT PROJECT
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provides a “shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future, with the hope of ending poverty, improving health and education, reducing inequality, and spurring economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.” UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.​​
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Faith-based organizations (FBOs) play an important role in the pursuit of achieving the UN SDGs because of their values-based approach, deep connection with local communities, partnerships with existing networks and access to resources. Furthermore, FBOs are highly committed to providing essential services (especially to marginalized groups) and advocating for social justice and environmental stewardship.
Watch the 3-minute video, “We The People” with celebrities highlighting the SDGs.
Note the final line, “Let’s get to work, let’s make it happen!”
For Teachers: Access The World’s Largest Lesson: Global Goals
The Faith4SDGs Quilt Project has been supported as a part of the KAICIID Fellows Programme, which aims to provide opportunities for individuals to initiate new projects in interreligious dialogue and other related areas for their professional development and learning. The work undertaken has been conducted by external actors. The views, opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in the quilt project are strictly those of the creator(s) and/or the persons appearing on all material and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) or its Member States. The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this quilt project and neither the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) nor its Member States will accept any liability in connection with this project.