Zero Hunger
(SDG 2)
Supporting sustainable agriculture, food security, and improved nutrition.
Sustainable Development Crescent
A dedicated non-profit organization committed to advancing the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in The Global South.
We work with local communities, government agencies, and international partners to implement impactful programs that drive positive change.
- A calming influence.
Our Focus Areas
Zero Hunger
Good Health & Well-Being
(SDG 3)
Promoting maternal health, child nutrition, and medical programs.
Quality Education
(SDG 4)
Supporting access to education, vocational training, and digital literacy.
Clean Water & Sanitation
(SDG 6)
Expanding access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities.
Economic Growth
(SDG 8)
Empowering local entrepreneurs and job creation initiatives.
Climate Action
(SDG 13)
Through scalable carbon sequestration in land use and agroforestry design.
Life on Land
(SDG 15)
Restoring degraded lands and protecting terrestrial biodiversity.
Partnerships for the Goals
(SDG 17)
Multi-stakeholder collaboration across sectors and regions.
Projects
What We Do
Reach the heights of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Who We Are
Sustainable Development Crescent (SDC) is a mission-driven organisation committed to advancing sustainable development across the Global South.
We collaborate with local communities, governments, and international partners to design and deliver initiatives that create lasting social, environmental, and economic impact.
Our work is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and grounded in transparency, partnership, and long-term resilience.
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Executive Summary – Sustainable Development Crescent
The Sustainable Development Crescent (SDC) is a purpose-driven NGO committed to enabling resilient, regenerative agriculture systems in developing and climate-vulnerable regions. Our core mission is to support the transformation of conventional cash crop farming into diversified agroforestry systems by providing targeted feasibility bridge funding. This investment enables smallholder and community-based farmers to transition to sustainable land-use practices that enhance biodiversity, food security, carbon sequestration, and long-term economic resilience.
Strategic Objective: Agroforestry as a Climate Solution
SDC’s primary objective is to support the conversion of monoculture cash crop farms into biodiverse agroforestry systems. By introducing native species, farmers can regenerate soil health, foster pollinator populations, and establish multi-tiered crop systems that supply food, timber, fibre, and natural carbon sinks. Our model enhances both livelihoods and ecosystem services, breaking cycles of environmental degradation and economic dependency.
Contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: Improving agricultural productivity and crop diversity.
- SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-Being: Maternal health, nutrition, and medical support.
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: Skills training, vocational education, and digital literacy.
- SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation: Access to clean drinking water and sanitation systems.
- SDG 8 – Economic Growth: Entrepreneurship, job creation, and farmer empowerment.
- SDG 13 – Climate Action: Scalable carbon sequestration and agroforestry design.
- SDG 15 – Life on Land: Land restoration and biodiversity protection.
- SDG 17 – Partnerships: Collaboration with governments, NGOs, and private sector partners.
Capacity Building & Community Engagement
- Training on agroforestry, ecosystem services, and regenerative agriculture.
- Leadership development for long-term community project management.
- Inclusive engagement frameworks prioritising women and youth.
- Data systems for carbon tracking and transparent reporting.
Trust, Transparency & Accountability
- Annual third-party audits and open financial reporting.
- Conflict of Interest policy for all Trustees and Directors.
- Dedicated remuneration committee for financial governance.
- Impact metrics including biodiversity and carbon assessments.
- Independent annual evaluations based on defined KPIs.
- Research partnerships validating ecological outcomes.
- Strong track record with governments, NGOs, and local communities.
A calming influence.