SDG 1 - No Poverty

The Impact Project

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Demo Kaltabanis - Paediatric Emergency Nurse and Advocate for Equity

Demo’s story is a powerful example of overcoming poverty through education and compassion. His lived experience of growing up in poverty, combined with his current work in health care and public speaking, aligns with SDG 1’s focus on equal access to opportunities, social protection systems, and empowerment of people in vulnerable situations.

Demo's Story

Zola Ncube – HIV/AIDS Advocate in Sub-Saharan Africa

Zola’s research highlights the economic and social challenges faced by young health-care workers living with HIV, many of whom live in poverty-stricken regions. Her work contributes to raising awareness and advocating for better support systems.

Zola's Story

Brie O’Sullivan – Medical Drone Researcher

While her focus is on health care, Brie’s work in remote and underserved regions helps reduce poverty-related barriers to essential services, aligning with SDG 1’s emphasis on universal access to basic services.

Brie's Story

Abe Oudshoorn – Global Homelessness Researcher

Abe’s work on homelessness, both locally and globally, directly supports SDG 1’s target of ensuring access to basic services and housing. His leadership in creating the International Journal on Homelessness and advocating for homelessness to be included in the SDGs reflects a commitment to policy-level change and international cooperation to end poverty.

Abe's Story

Arun Jentrick – Researcher on Women-Headed Households in Sri Lanka

Arun’s work addresses economic vulnerability and social exclusion of women-led households, which intersects with SDG 1’s goals of reducing poverty among marginalized groups.

Arun's Story

Trish Tucker – Child Health and Physical Activity Researcher

Trish’s work promotes low-cost, accessible physical activity in early childhood, especially in underserved communities. By supporting healthy development through inclusive strategies, her research aligns with SDG 1’s goal of reducing poverty-related health disparities.