To mark our fifth yr of partnership with UNDP, we’re proud to share the influence and achievements we’ve got delivered by way of our packages with the Galaxy Community.
Samsung Electronics believes small efforts could make a huge impact, particularly when collaborating with like-minded companions. For the previous 5 years, Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have labored along with one shared purpose — harnessing know-how to impact world change.
Central to this mission is the idea within the potential of younger folks, notably millennials and Gen Z. As tech-savvy world residents, their optimism and conviction drive progress on points like local weather change and social fairness. With the suitable instruments and platforms, they have the ability to affect policymakers and companies towards a extra sustainable future.
As the 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches, Samsung and UNDP stay dedicated to the Global Goals. Both organizations have made important strides in creating real-world influence by prioritizing innovation. In celebration of United Nations Day, Samsung has launched a report that marks our five-year relationship, highlighting progress in elevating consciousness of the Global Goals by way of initiatives just like the Samsung Global Goals app and Generation17.
“We consider within the energy of collective effort to create a greater future for upcoming generations and utilizing know-how for the higher good,” stated Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our partnership with UNDP over the past five years has been a meaningful step in this journey, as we’ve worked together to support young changemakers and raise awareness of the Global Goals. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a better future for all, and we look forward to continuing our journey to 2030 with the Galaxy community.”
“The only way we are going to confront the world’s biggest challenges is through cooperation. Our partnership with Samsung shows the power of true collaboration between the public and private sectors,” added Achim Steiner, Administrator of UNDP. “We are proud of the progress that we’ve seen in both the Samsung Global Goals app and the Generation17 initiative to empower youth to advance the SDGs. We look forward to continuing and exploring new frontiers in our partnership to drive sustainable development in the years ahead.”
Samsung Global Goals App
▲ The Samsung Global Goals app permits Galaxy customers to work towards the Global Goals in a simple, collaborative manner.
Samsung and UNDP partnered in 2019 to launch the Samsung Global Goals app1 — a platform that educates Galaxy customers in regards to the 17 Global Goals and permits them to generate donations by way of in-app advertisements, utilizing wallpapers to extend their earnings and direct contributions. Samsung then matches all proceeds from the in-app advertisements, maximizing our collaborative efforts to help UNDP’s work in advancing the Global Goals and contributing to their achievement.
To additional have interaction Galaxy customers, we launched new interactive options such because the Donation Leader Board in 2023. In 2024, we launched limited-edition wallpapers as “Thank-you Gifts” as a token of appreciation to lively customers. The wallpapers, obtainable on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and watches, spotlight totally different endangered species supported by UNDP Global Goals initiatives.
▲ The Samsung Global Goals app has engaged hundreds of thousands of Galaxy customers and raised substantial funds to help UNDP’s work in advancing the Global Goals and contributing to their achievements.
Since its launch, the Samsung Global Goals app has reached practically 300 million Galaxy customers2 and raised greater than $20 million3 for UNDP. Users have recognized Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) as their high priorities,…
