Hours For Impact Initiative
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Imagine a 
world with no poverty, zero hunger, good health, and quality education. Add to that clean water, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth. These are just a handful of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which serve as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all individuals worldwide.
Since 2019, PMI has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact, supporting these SDG. The Hours for Impact initiative is based on the belief that when we’re all in it together, we can make a bigger impact. The initiative, which launched on 22 September, has a goal of 100,000 hours pledged for projects that make a sustainable and equitable society for all a reality. As of 1 November, almost 70,000 hours have been pledged by our PMI global community, including members, volunteers, chapters, partners, project manager, PMI staff and more.
From developing new water treatment plants to building new schools, all of the volunteer hours and service-oriented projects help improve our world today… and in the future. Here is a look at a few of these inspiring projects, which range from several to thousands of hours:
- Organic vegetable cultivation: This pledge of 14,120 hours supports SDG #15, Life of Land.
- Audio books for visually challenged college students: This pledge of 300 hours supports SDG #10, Reduced Inequalities.
- River and stream cleanup: This pledge of 25 hours supports SDG #6, Clean Water and Sanitation.
Read more here about how PMI is enabling changemakers across the globe to make an impact on society in a positive way. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to join the Hours for Impact initiative, and make your own pledge to help make create a better world for all.
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps
Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
I hope to be part of this laudable programme
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