
SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.
How this Goal works as a Guide for our work
We support maternal health through nutrition, hygiene and access.
How GIS supports our work
Map households and clinic distances to plan mobile services.
3.1
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Make childbirth safer for women.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We support maternal health through nutrition, hygiene and access.
Map households and clinic distances to plan mobile services.
3.2
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under five.
What this means for Seeds for Development
End preventable child deaths.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We tackle malnutrition, worms and waterborne disease.
Link child health with maps of water, schools and homes.
3.3
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis and water-borne diseases.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Stop infectious diseases like malaria, HIV and waterborne illness.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote clean water, deworming and mosquito nets.
Map hotspots and unsafe water sources.
3.4
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Reduce early deaths from long-term illness and support mental health.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote community wellbeing through inclusion and education.
Relate environment and nutrition to health outcomes with GIS.
3.5
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Prevent and treat drug and alcohol problems.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We rebuild community structures and support youth.
Map youth density and services to locate outreach.
3.6
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, halve global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Make roads safer and reduce injuries.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We improve access routes to key services.
Identify risky routes and plan safer paths.
3.7
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, including for family planning, information and education.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Ensure access to reproductive health and family planning.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We help women and girls access information and services.
Plan outreach and track service gaps.
3.8
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection and access to essential services and affordable medicines and vaccines for all.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Provide healthcare and medicines without hardship.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We connect families to affordable care and mobile services.
Show access to clinics, pharmacies and mobile health.
3.9
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, substantially reduce deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Cut illness from pollution and contamination.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote clean water, safe waste and tree planting.
Map water quality, waste and vegetation health.
3.A
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Strengthen implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Strengthen tobacco control.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We support awareness and education.
Monitor related health trends with GIS.
3.B
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Support research and development of vaccines and medicines and provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, consistent with public health safeguards.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Support research and fair access to medicines and vaccines.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We help deliver vaccines and medicines to remote areas.
Track coverage and supply routes.
3.C
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Substantially increase health financing and the health workforce in developing countries.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Increase funding and train more health workers.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We train local volunteers and assistants.
Identify staffing gaps and monitor coverage.
3.D
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Strengthen capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Strengthen early warning and response to health risks.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We support local early warning for hunger and illness.
Integrate health, environment and climate data.

