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Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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 Community Beautification of a Greek Island
Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure
🔥 In High Demand
Greece Vrontados, Greece
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Community Beautification of a Greek Island

Excellent 4.9
(28)
Flex Option
280 €  per week · 2  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

This community-based project covers a variety of tasks focusing on beautifying local community institutions in different areas of Chios Island. Details >

Airport Taxi
Housing
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 Renewable Energy Internship (in-person)
Affordable And Clean Energy Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure Sustainable Cities And Communities
Peru Lobitos, Peru
EcoSwell

Renewable Energy Internship (in-person)

Excellent 4.9
(14)
Video Flex Option
501 €  per week · 2  ‑  26  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Work on designing and implementing sustainable renewable energy initiatives to improve the lives of people in Peruvian vulnerable communities. Details >

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 Engineering Intern
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Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
Medi Trip

Engineering Intern

Brilliant 4.8
(74)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
253 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Work with the country's leading engineering company, participating in large scale projects including civil engineering, commercial and private developments. Details >

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 Internship on Community Beautification
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Greece Vrontados, Greece
Mobility

Internship on Community Beautification

Excellent 4.9
(28)
Flex Option
280 €  per week · 2  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

This community-based project covers a variety of tasks focusing on beautifying local community institutions in different areas of Chios Island. Details >

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 Construction Assistant & Farm Work
Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure Sustainable Cities And Communities
Peru Chiclayo, Peru
Rancho Santana

Construction Assistant & Farm Work

Perfect 4.7
(35)
Video Flex Option
232 €  per week · 1  ‑  24  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Help us to renovate and paint our buildings, build walls and houses, mending fences and maintenance and beautification of the farm! Details >

Airport Taxi
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 Rural Health Clinic Assistant
Good Health And Well-Being Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure
Philippines Tacloban City, Philippines
Volunteer for the Visayans

Rural Health Clinic Assistant

Outstanding 5.0
(14)
Video Flex Option
211 €  per week · 4  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

This volunteer program is great for volunteers looking to experience public health services in the Philippines and put to good use their medical skills and know-how. Details >

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 Communications Assistant at NGO
Decent Work And Economic Growth Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure
Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Voluntario Global

Communications Assistant at NGO

Excellent 4.8
(14)
Video Flex Option
95 €  per week · 4  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer will work together with communications coordinator in the planning and execution of marketing and promotion strategies. Details >

Airport Taxi
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 Construction & Classroom Renovation
Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure
Cambodia Siem Reap, Cambodia
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Construction & Classroom Renovation

Brilliant 4.7
(219)
Flex Option
510 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Your efforts will centre around construction and renovation at our school—a vital space for kids from underprivileged backgrounds. Details >

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 Construction & Maintenance
Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure
Thailand Koh Samui, Thailand
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Construction & Maintenance

Brilliant 4.7
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Help renovate poor housing conditions and many of the local community areas and facilities, such as temples and schools, assiting the local community. Details >

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 Construction and Renovation in the Mayan Highlands
Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure Sustainable Cities And Communities
Guatemala comalapa , Guatemala
Integrated Learning Experience

Construction and Renovation in the Mayan Highlands

Fantastic 4.5
(49)
Flex Option
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Help build and renovate low income housing, schools and community centers. Details >

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 Paint, decorate & leave a mark
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Kenya Nairobi, Kenya
UCESCO Africa

Paint, decorate & leave a mark

Excellent 4.8
(130)
Video Flex Option
322 €  per week · 1  ‑  28  weeks · Age  14+ · Has Wifi

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do best without our volunteers.We would be honored to have your support in teaching our locals on how to express themselves through art. Details >

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Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Volunteer Abroad Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure

Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure - transport, irrigation, energy and information and communication technology - are crucial to achieving sustainable development and empowering communities in many countries. It has long been recognized that growth in productivity and incomes, and improvements in health and education outcomes require investment in infrastructure. Inclusive and sustainable industrial development is the primary source of income generation, allows for rapid and sustained increases in living standards for all people, and provides the technological solutions to environmentally sound industrialization.

Technological progress is the foundation of efforts to achieve environmental objectives, such as increased resource and energy-efficiency. Without technology and innovation, industrialization will not happen, and without industrialization, development will not happen.

What's the goal here?

To build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Facts & figures

  • Basic infrastructure like roads, information and communication technologies, sanitation, electrical power and water remains scarce in many developing countries
  • About 2.6 billion people in the developing world are facing difficulties in accessing electricity full time
  • 2.5 billion people worldwide lack access to basic sanitation and almost 800 million people lack access to water, many hundreds of millions of them in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia
  • 1-1.5 billion people do not have access to reliable phone services
  • Quality infrastructure is positively related to the achievement of social, economic and political goals
  • Inadequate infrastructure leads to a lack of access to markets, jobs, information and training, creating a major barrier to doing businesses
  • Undeveloped infrastructures limits access to health care and education
  • For many African countries, particularly the lower-income countries, the existent constraints regarding infrastructure affect firm productivity by around 40 per cent
  • Manufacturing is an important employer, accounting for around 470 million jobs worldwide in 2009 - or around 16 per cent of the world's workforce of 2.9 billion. In 2013, it is estimated that there were more than half a billion jobs in manufacturing
  • Industrialization's job multiplication effect has a positive impact on society. Every one job in manufacturing creates 2.2 jobs in other sectors
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises that engage in industrial processing and manufacturing are the most critical for the early stages of industrialization and are typically the largest job creators. They make up over 90 per cent of business worldwide and account for between 50-60 per cent of employment
  • In countries where data are available, the number of people employed in renewable energy sectors is presently around 2.3 million. Given the present gaps in information, this is no doubt a very conservative figure. Because of strong rising interest in energy alternatives, the possible total employment for renewables by 2030 is 20 million jobs
  • Least developed countries have immense potential for industrialization in food and beverages (agro-industry), and textiles and garments, with good prospects for sustained employment generation and higher productivity
  • Middle-income countries can benefit from entering the basic and fabricated metals industries, which offer a range of products facing rapidly growing international demand
  • In developing countries, barely 30 per cent of agricultural production undergoes industrial processing. In high-income countries, 98 per cent is processed. This suggests that there are great opportunities for developing countries in agribusiness

Why?

Economic growth, social development and climate action are heavily dependent on investments in infrastructure, sustainable industrial development and technological progress. In the face of a rapidly changing global economic landscape and increasing inequalities, sustained growth must include industrialization that first of all, makes opportunities accessible to all people, and two, is supported by innovation and resilient infrastructure.

So what's the problem?

Basic infrastructure like roads, information and communication technologies, sanitation, electrical power and water remains scarce in many developing countries. Approximately 1 to 1.15 billion people do not have access to reliable phone services. 2.5 billion people worldwide lack access to basic sanitation and almost 800 million lack access to water. In developing countries, barely 30 per cent of agricultural production undergoes industrial processing.

Why should I care?

It's about our livelihoods. The growth of new industries means improvement in the standard of living for many of us. Also, if industries pursue sustainability, this approach will have a positive effect on the environment. Climate change affects all us.

What is the price of inaction?

The price is steep. Ending poverty would be more difficult, given the industry's role as a core driver of the global development agenda to eradicate poverty and advance sustainable development. Additionally, failing to improve infrastructure and promote technological innovation could translate into poor health care, inadequate sanitation and limited access to education.

How can we help?

Establish standards and promote regulations that ensure company projects and initiatives are sustainably managed. Collaborate with NGOs and the public sector to help promote sustainable growth within developing countries. Think about how industry impacts on your life and well-being and use social media to push for policymakers to prioritize the SDGs.

Where are volunteer projects that need my help?

Africa
  • Kenya
Americas
  • Argentina
  • Peru
Asia
  • Philippines
Europe
  • Greece

Discover related Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. As such, the 17 SDGs and its associated 169 targets do not stand alone, but are are interconnected. The key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another. If you are interested in supporting a cause addressing to the goal {sdg.name}, you might also be interested in the related goals No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Decent Work And Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption And Production and Climate Action.

Please visit the website of the United Nations to find out more about Goal 09 Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure and other Sustainable Development Goals.

Source: United Nations

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