Feevale University Opens Arms to Families Displaced by Rio Grande do Sul Floods

Heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc across Rio Grande do Sul, impacting 450 cities and leaving over 500,000 homeless, with 124 people tragically missing and 148 confirmed deaths. In response to this devastating situation, UNAI member Feevale University has become a haven for displaced families and their animals, actively working to rebuild the community.

Humanitarian mission to flooded areas of Guaíba e Eldorado do Sul.
Photo:Photo: Andrieli Siqueira/ Universidade Feevale

SDG of the month

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SDG of the month

Goal of the Month | May 2024: Goal 15 - Life on Land

The May edition of Goal of the Month editorial looks at Goal 15 – Life on Land.

Goal 15 is about conserving life on land. It is to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and stop biodiversity loss.

Earth’s ecosystems are vital for sustaining human life, they contribute to over half of global GDP and encompass diverse cultural, spiritual, and economic values.