Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Education for SDGs in the Wider Community
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MNU provides dedicated educational outreach activities for the wider community, including local residents and farmers, alumni, and other community groups.

For local farmers and residents, MNU provides access to a Sustainable Agriculture MOOC, offering flexible learning on sustainable agricultural practices and supporting communities in developing knowledge and skills relevant to sustainable food production. MNU has also undertaken initiatives to train community farmers in sustainable cultivation and climate-smart agriculture.

For alumni, MNU maintains educational and professional engagement through mentoring programmes, career talks and professional development workshops, providing opportunities for alumni and graduates to continue developing their knowledge and skills beyond their formal studies.

For the wider public, MNU’s Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing conduct regular health expos, health-promotion events, community health education and screening activities. These activities provide members of the public with accessible education on disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, mental health, first aid and other health-related topics.

MNU also contributes to educational and awareness activities addressing migrant health, including engagement with migrant communities and organisations working to improve equitable access to health information and services.

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