SDG 1 - No poverty
Eradicating poverty is not charity, it’s an act of justice and a key to unlocking vast human potential. Nearly half of the world’s population lives in poverty, with thousands dying daily from lack of food and clean water. Together, we can feed the hungry, eliminate disease, and give everyone a chance to prosper and live fulfilling lives.
At LJMU, we are dedicated to addressing poverty locally and globally. We assist students through the cost of living crisis with a support fund and campus initiatives. Our Access and Participation Plan aims to improve equality for underrepresented groups in accessing, succeeding in, and progressing from higher education. Internationally, we promote financial literacy and social inclusion.
Highlights
£2 million
We have allocated over £2 million to support students experiencing financial hardship during the cost-of-living crisis.
2,536 supported
We have supported 2,536 students with financial support averaging around £716 per application.
150,950 hours
We provided students with 150,950 hours of paid employment through UNITEMPS, amounting to a total value of £1,961,032.
Two reports
We developed two skills reports that have been made available to credit unions including a Financial Education Handbook.
