The Community Passion Project is dedicated to educating children for a sustainable future. The Community Passion Project aims to understand and explore children’s understandings of sustainability and community to build student responsibility. Learn More
Introduction and Theoretical Framework The prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM), represents one of the greatest challenges for global public health. These conditions generate a high burden of morbidity and mortality, significantly affecting individuals’ quality of life. Therapeutic… Read More »Shadcnui: Sociocultural Impact and Family Dynamics in Chronic Patients
Their goal is to identify barriers to healthy and affordable food access among SDSU students, and use student experiences to advocate for improvements in campus food systems that support student health and academic success. Learn more
A social awareness campaign, digital mapping initiative, and ethnographic analysis of Cúcuta’s urban landscape aimed at highlighting the exclusionary vulnerabilities faced by the LGBTQ+ community within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project seeks to promote inclusion, respect for diversity,… Read More »PRISMA: Voices Without Labels
Older Adults: Treasures of Life! This project aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life of older adults within the social dynamics of the municipality of Villa del Rosario. It recognizes this population group as strategic actors who contribute meaning, experience, and identity to… Read More »Revivir: Elderly Care Center.
Tackling Food Insecurity & Food Waste at SDSU 🌱 Our project focuses on supporting SDSU students—especially low-income and Spanish-speaking communities—by addressing food insecurity and reducing food waste on campus. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Zero Hunger and Sustainable Cities and Communities, we… Read More »San Diego States Plate Project
Why This Topic? Cúcuta faces a dual challenge: accommodating populations displaced by internal conflict and managing the dynamics of a border region. The lack of formal employment opportunities pushes many individuals into the informal economy, which exceeds 60% in the city. Although many people possess… Read More »Capacity Building for Social and Economic Inclusion
Sueños Sin Barreras (Dreams Without Barriers) is an educational and social inclusion initiative that examines how poverty, inequality, and urban conditions affect students’ academic motivation and school retention in Cúcuta, Colombia. Through digital ethnography and field observation, the program identifies barriers that limit educational opportunities… Read More »Dreams without barriers
She Thrives is a campus-led initiative that supports homeless women in Downtown San Diego by collecting and distributing essential hygiene products. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it aims to improve their health, dignity, and well-being, while raising awareness within the student community. The… Read More »She Thrives
Introducing SafeSteps — a free mobile app designed to help older adults in Chula Vista stay active, connected, and safe. By combining senior-friendly walking routes, wellness goals, and community engagement, SafeSteps aims to reduce loneliness and encourage healthy lifestyles for adults 65+. Built from local… Read More »Safe Steps
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