AIUB SDG Activity Report 2023 | SDG 1: No Poverty

Through the strategies and programs outlined above, American International University–Bangladesh demonstrates a deep institutional commitment to No Poverty (SDG 1), as measured by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. From admissions to graduation, AIUB has implemented a continuum of support for disadvantaged students: inclusive recruitment policies, substantial financial aid, subsidized essential services, and robust academic and career guidance. These efforts are complemented by active community engagement and research initiatives that extend AIUB’s impact on poverty alleviation beyond the campus gates. All these elements reflect the university’s holistic approach to sustainable development – one that recognizes education as both a means to and an end of poverty reduction. AIUB’s performance in the THE Impact Rankings for SDG 1 is thus underpinned by verifiable policies and practices that illustrate how the institution is contributing to eradicating poverty in its communities. In sum, AIUB’s alignment with SDG 1 is evident in its targets for equitable access, financial and material support for the poor, partnerships and policies for social inclusion, outreach to uplift local communities, and scholarly engagement with poverty issues. This comprehensive and evidence-based approach highlights AIUB as a leading example of a university driving positive social change while upholding academic excellence and inclusion.

SDG 1 Full Report: Report