Goals House

In just two weeks, Goals House is heading to Baku, Azerbaijan, alongside #COP29! For thousands of years, the Silk Road connected East and West, fostering incredible exchanges of culture, science, and ideas. At the heart of this historic route were Caravanserais—gathering places where travelers shared news, stories, and insights. This year, Goals House will carry on this tradition in a remarkable 14th-century Caravanserai in Baku’s Old Town, convening our vibrant community of business and political leaders, NGOs, and activists for conversations and connection. Our programming will focus on pressing themes like climate resilience, sustainable innovation, and global collaboration—all in the spirit of building impact together. If you’ll be in Baku, let us know—we’d love to welcome you to Goals House! For more details or to register interest, please DM us or email info@goalshouse.com.

This month, Rachel Kinnock, Chief Impact Officer at Freuds Group, highlights her top picks that are driving meaningful change toward the #GlobalGoals. 🌍✨ From the pivotal role of art sponsorship in the fight against #climatechange 🌿 to Bill Gates’ insights on tackling #poverty, #AI, and other pressing issues, these resources are rich with innovative solutions and fresh perspectives. 💡 Which of these picks resonates with you the most? Let us know the comments!

🌍✨ Hear from Farkhunda Muhtaj Captain of the Afghan Women’s National Football Team and Humanitarian Activist, as she shares her powerful insights during our interview at the Goals House Studio at UNGA.   Farkhunda discusses the transformative role of sport in driving cultural change and how leading Afghanistan’s women’s team helped challenge norms and empower women and girls to become leaders on and off the field. ⚽️💪   #UNGA #GoalsHouse #GlobalGoals #SDGs #Goal5 #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomenInSport #CulturalChange #Empowerment #Leadership #Afghanistan

Last night, we hosted a Goals Night Out alongside the World Health Summit in Berlin for the first time, in celebration of The ONE Campaign’s 20th Anniversary. For two decades, ONE has fought to end extreme poverty and preventable diseases worldwide. Last night, we reflected on the progress made, while acknowledging the immense work ahead - especially in the Global South, where COVID-19 deepened inequalities. As Mark Suzman powerfully stated, "Where you are born should not determine if you live or die and the quality of health access you receive." 🌍 The evening focused on the partnerships and collaborations needed to create a healthier, safer, and more equitable world for all. Thank you to everyone that came! #WorldHealthSummit #ONE #GlobalHealth #SDG3 #Health #Goal3

In partnership with Mastercard, we were thrilled to launch Goals House UNGA & Climate Week NYC with an opening reception dedicated to accelerating financial and digital inclusion and highlighting how this can enhance climate resilience. 🌍   It was a powerful solutions-oriented event, bringing together a wide array of relevant and influential stakeholders. Please watch the short inspiring film to find out more about what Mastercard is doing in this critical area – produced in the Goals House Studio with our content partner Atomized Studios. 👏

🌍✨ Hear from Peter Sands, Executive Director of The Global Fund, as he shares his powerful insights from our interview at the Goals House Studio during UNGA. Peter discusses how we can mobilize resources to continue saving millions of lives and promote SDG 3: Health and Wellbeing. He highlights the transformative potential of long-acting injectable PrEP in preventing HIV, and the critical role of private and public sector partnerships in advancing the success of the Global Fund and Goals House. 💡💪 #UNGA79 #GoalsHouse #GlobalGoals #SDGs #Goal3 #SDG3 #HealthAndWellbeing #Health #Partnerships

Next Monday, October 14th, we’re hosting a Goals Night Out alongside the World Health Summit in Berlin! Join us for a nightcap, in partnership with The ONE Campaign as we celebrate their 20th anniversary. ✨   Let us know if you'll be in town! 🌍 💚   #GoalsNightOut #Berlin #WorldHealthSummit

77 events. 4.5 days. A critical week for global progress. 🌍   Reflecting on Goals House activities during UNGA and Climate Week NYC, where leaders, innovators, and activists united to address pressing global challenges. From net-zero goals to AI solutions and Indigenous leadership, discussions focused on actionable outcomes driving the global agenda forward.   Key takeaways: ➡ Bold Climate Action: Businesses must lead sustainability efforts with innovation and intention. ➡ Indigenous Leadership Matters: Amplifying Indigenous voices and rights is crucial for effective environmental governance. ➡ Invest in Local Resilience: Strengthening local organizations in conflict areas is vital for building resilient communities. ➡ Championing Gender Equality: Diverse partnerships are key to promoting women's health and societal advancement. ➡ Empowering the Next Generation: Young leaders drive change today with fresh insights and innovative solutions.   The week demonstrated the world's readiness for collective action. Let's maintain this momentum for meaningful progress. 💪🌎

This week’s events at Goals House spotlighted transformative solutions across climate action, global health and sustainable development. 🌍✨ The Youth Climate Justice Fund and the Urban Movement Initiative Fund convened on the power of inter generational collaboration, while Nia Tero transported us on an immersive journey to Indigenous territories, offering a moment to release climate anxiety and inspire resilience and hope. Macquarie Asset Management tackled decarbonisation solutions in the energy transition and UNOPS led a vital conversation on rebuilding from conflict for lasting peace. Discussions hosted by the The Global Fund, Clinton Global Initiative, Reaching the Last Mile, and Delta Philanthropies showcased the critical role of partnerships and catalytic funding in health and well-being. The day ended with a dinner hosted by Systemiq Ltd. where leaders reflected on the journey towards scaling purpose-driven capital, capped off with a nightcap featuring SMI leaders. #GoalsHouse #UNGA

Our penultimate day at #GoalsHouse UNGA was packed with incredible ideas and insights! We started the day with a breakfast roundtable hosted by UNDP, exploring the urgency of climate action and the power of collective efforts for a sustainable future. Aspen Ideas Climate brought John Kerry, former U.S. Secretary of State, to the stage for a deep dive into financing climate adaptation and mitigation projects, with a special focus on the developing world. The S30 hosted a lunch with some of the world’s leading companies to drive action on environmental sustainability and social impact, while Salesforce unpacked the United Nations’ High-Level Report on AI governance to push forward collaboration and the SDGs. Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Tony Blair shared insights from his decade as UK Prime Minister, discussing practical steps to harness the power of AI and reimagine global governance. We wrapped the day with the annual Global Goals Dinner, co-hosted by The Global Goals Lab, Sharing Strategies, and UN Partnerships, to explore innovative financing solutions and how AI can close the multi-trillion-dollar SDG financing gap. And, of course, ended the night with a nightcap, co-hosted by Google x HSBC! ✨ #UNGA2024 #SustainableDevelopment #AI #ClimateAction #GlobalGoals