END POVERTY IN ALL ITS FORMS EVERYWHERE
SDG 1 aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty everywhere in the world. This involves increasing access to resources, services, property, and financing while building resilience to disruptions such as climate change. At the University of Waterloo, the focus is on increasing access to higher education and building the infrastructure and institutions that support prosperity for all.
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Student Awards and Financial Aid
Student Awards and Financial Aid aspires to identify students with financial need and ensure that all eligible students admitted to full-time undergraduate programs have the financial assistance necessary to complete their studies.
Waterloo also offers a range of supports to international students, including those from low or lower-middle income countries. These include the David Johnston Waterloo Awards for Refugee Students and United College’s Student Refugee Program. Students can also search the student awards and financial aid database, and international graduate students can apply assistance resulting from extenuating.
The Bachelor of Social Work distinguishes itself through strong academics as well as a hands-on, skills-oriented approach to social work practice. The program’s education is enhanced by the School of Social Work and Renison's missions promoting social justice and community service.
The University of Waterloo is a partner in the Hungry Cities Partnership, a global collaboration leading ground-breaking research to better understand and respond to the causes of hunger in cities of the Global South. The partnership aims to provide solutions to the challenge of building sustainable cities, policies and programs that promote food security in cities. The Partnership supports work in China, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, South Africa, Ecuador, Ghana, Namibia, Qatar, and Singapore.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at the University of Waterloo is the founding chapter of EWB Canada (c. 2000), with a goal to bring powerful ideas to life by building systems change leaders. The chapter looks to tackle important issues including poverty, climate change, and equality through technical & non-technical programs. These programs include: pro-bono technical development & consulting, fundraisers, advocacy with the Canadian government, educational events, youth outreach, and international fellowships. Through this work, EWB has taken strides to end poverty by unlocking human potential.