October 2017

Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Investment in infrastructure is essential to achieve sustainable development, empower societies of numerous countries, encourage greater social stability and make…

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

The United Nations states that to achieve sustainable economic development, societies must create the necessary conditions for people to access…

Goal 7: Ensure Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Sustainable energy is an opportunity that transforms life, economy and the planet.   By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable,…

Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Water that is free of impurities and affordable to all is an essential part of the world we want to…

Goal 5: Achieve equality between genders and empower all women and girls

According to the United Nations, gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation to achieve…

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

According to the United Nations, education is the basis for our lives’ improvement and sustainable development. Therefore, access to quality…

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all and at all ages

To achieve the SDG, it is essential to ensure healthy lives and promote universal well-being.   By 2030, reduce the…

SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

The initiatives geared to combat hunger and malnourishment have substantially advanced since the year 2000. However, ending hunger, food insecurity…

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

To achieve the Goal of ending poverty, economic growth should be inclusive, in order to create sustainable employment and promote…

Rut Pelaiza: “My greatest motivation is indeed being able to motivate others”

Rut Pelaiza’s life made a 180º turn these past few years. Hailing from Abancay (Peru) and a mother of three…

The 2030 Agenda: an indisputable commitment to change the world

The preamble of the 2030 Agenda notes that it is "an action plan in favor of the people, the planet…

The BBVAMF and Monterrey TEC will jointly train office managers

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation Group (BBVAMFG) and the Mexican university Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (TEC) signed an…