Our Work and
SDG 4

Our Work and SDG 4

Yugen Education Foundation contributes to SDG 4 by bridging research and

classroom realities, especially in rural and under-resourced schools. Here’s the

list of issues, and how our work aligns with the global goals of ensuring inclusive,

equitable, and quality education for all.

Yugen Education Foundation contributes to SDG 4 by bridging research and classroom realities, especially in rural and under-resourced schools. Here’s the

list of issues, and how our work aligns with the global goals of ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.

Disconnection between research and practice

Co-creates tools with teachers that translate educational research into classroom-friendly formats.

Target 4.c: Increase supply of qualified teachers through support and training.

Under-resourced rural schools

Sets up well-curated SEL libraries and provides access to
quality learning resources.

Target 4.a: Build inclusive and effective learning environments.

Lack of SEL in curricula

Introduces SEL through children's literature and teacher-led

activities

Lack of SEL in curricula

Introduces SEL through children's literature and teacher-led activities

Target 4.7: Promote sustainable development through education on human values, peace, and well-being.

Teacher burnout and invisibility

Offers reflective writing platforms and public recognition (e.g., Project B-Cubed).

Target 4.c: Recognize and support the role of teachers.

Culturally mismatched pedagogy

Encourages context-aware, locally meaningful content co-created with rural educators.

Target 4.5: Eliminate disparities in education, especially for marginalized groups.

Weak language & cognitive foundations

Supports foundational skills through story-based, developmentally appropriate content.

Target 4.1: Ensure quality primary education for all learners.

Short-term interventions

Builds long-term relationships and capacity through co-creation, not one-time fixes.

Cross-cutting: Supports sustainable, equitable systems over time