In line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), PEGHA’s team tried hard to eliminate poverty (SDG #1& #4) by advocating for sustainable livelihoods through skill training, awareness raising campaigns, as well as creating 35 new jobs in the form of 4 small workhouses. This initiative received special attention from female households, people with disabilities, as well as people residing in the most remote and deprived communities of the island. (SDG #5, #12) The whole purpose of this initiative as PEGHA’s aimed is to save, protect and thrive the Qeshm Island and its rich ecosystem by combating and preventing any factors that prevent the climate change and environment degradation (SDG #13, #16 and #6) The PEGHA’s is equipped with strong collaboration with public and private sector, as well as civil society organizations to work closely with the community to optimize the community-engaged multi-level actions.

RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY

This project has made significant strides in improving the resilience of Qeshm Island's local community in dealing with various economic, social, and climatic challenges. A key strategy was to enhance the personal, professional, and social capacities of community members, empowering them to recover and strengthen their potential while pursuing economic opportunities. In addition to promoting economic development, the project also prioritized education on health and well-being, as well as sustainable livelihoods, to help individuals take constructive actions to stabilize their livelihoods on the island. These efforts aimed to increase the community's adaptability to challenges and improve their overall quality of life in harmony with the natural environment.

REDUCED INEQUALITIES

This initiative received special attention from female households, people with disabilities, as well as people residing in the most remote and deprived communities of the island. The reason for active participation of those group was merely PEGHA’s inclusive perspective which emphasizes and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access to empower underserved communities to participate more fully in sustainable living initiatives.

GENDER EQUALITY

This initiative aimed to enhance the personal and social capacities of women who lacked financial independence by creating a reliable environment for their participation in civic life. While not all women succeeded in starting their own businesses, their involvement in training and voluntary activities bolstered their self-confidence. While PEGHA does not have enough resources to provide for them to start their business, yet there has been a substantial increase in applications submitted by community members to enroll in training workshops to know how to start their business. Although the recent social movement disrupted the market for women's products, it inspired many women to believe more in themselves and their ability to access sustainable livelihoods while also protecting the environment.