In the early morning of 6 February, the most severe earthquake Türkiye had experienced in almost 100 years also sent shockwaves across northern Syria and parts of Lebanon.

“If you want people to become successful, give them respect and worth.”

Sudan is facing one of the largest food crises today, but these mothers are determined to protect their children’s futures.

After Syria’s devastating earthquake in February 2023, countless lives were shattered, leaving many survivors grappling with profound loss. One of those affected is Huda*. When the earthquake hit her home, she suffered a spinal cord injury, a fractured leg, and partial paralysis, and doctors gave her little hope for recovery. But Huda refused to give up. She underwent multiple surgeries, battled a severe infection, and slowly began to rebuild her life.. Against the odds, she returned to her studies and earned a teaching degree. Today, she finds purpose in the classroom and uses her experience to make a difference in her community.

In 2015, 193 UN Member States came together to agree to a shared agenda for peace and prosperity. This agenda was centered on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by all countries by 2030, coupled with a commitment to Leave No One Behind. At the 2019 SDG Summit, UN Member States will make their first comprehensive assessment towards achieving the goals.