San Diego States Plate Project
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…
Capacity Building for Social and Economic Inclusion
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…
She Thrives
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…
Dreams without barriers
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…
Safe Steps
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…
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