On 25th September 2015, the United Nations (UN) declared the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the ‘global agenda’ to be achieved by 2030. On 19th February 2019, the Society of Jesus adopted the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) for the next ten years (2019 – 2029). At the heart of the SDGs and UAPs is a common thrust: to ensure ‘no one is left behind’ and ‘walk with those who are left behind’.

Paul D’Souza, SJ

The authors are currently working at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi and are engaged in Impact Assessment of JRS Interventions in Afghanistan.