Create opportunities that make healthy living easier, accessible, and more joyful for all members of your community.
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 is all about promoting healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages.
The World Health Organization found that 3 out of every 10 adults and 8 out of 10 young people do not get the recommended amount of physical activity they need– that’s nearly 1.8 billion people. It’s also growing more important to find connections – social isolation and loneliness are impacting 1 in 6 people around the world. Both factors impact our physical health, quality of life, and longevity. Our health and well-being help us feel strong, connected to our communities, and ready to enjoy life at any age.
We want to hear how you reimagine your community where people of all ages are healthy and happy.
Your idea might increase access to healthy food, make it easier for people to see doctors and care professionals, or encourage people to get more sleep.
Maybe you’ll launch a fresh food initiative that fuels families with nutrition. Perhaps you’ll energize your community with inter-generational events that make it irresistible for everyone to get active. Maybe you’ll champion creative programs that increase access to care and boost mental well-being.
Your ideas can spark real change—giving people the power, time, and vitality to play, learn, and come together with friends and loved ones.
Here are some organizations already improving health and well-being in their communities:
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Gardens for Health International This nonprofit teaches families to grow nutritious food so children get strong and healthy. |
Global Brigades
Founded by students, groups of volunteers partner with local communities to build clean water systems, run medical clinics, and teach health workshops focused on disease prevention. |
This AI-guided platform pairs adults over 60 with young people aged 5 to 18 for weekly video mentoring. |
| Experience Corps
This intergenerational tutoring program connects volunteers aged 50+ with young students. This program builds friendships and emotional well-being for everyone involved. |
Playworks encourages kids to move, have fun, climb, and explore – all of these experiences build strength and lifelong movement habits. |
"We believe that inclusive economic mobility and health and well-being are deeply interconnected. Through initiatives like the NFTE World Series of Innovation, we’re proud to support young innovators who are building solutions that foster reliance and opportunity for all.”
