Seeds of Hope & Action: Making the SDGs a Reality
A joint initiative of the SGI (Soka Gakkai International) and the Earth Charter International
The “Seeds of Hope & Action” (SOHA) exhibition stresses our interconnectedness with the rest of the community of life and the need to broaden our sphere of compassion. It encourages viewers to overcome feelings of powerlessness and highlights the fact that a single individual can initiate positive change.
The 25-panel SOHA exhibition also introduces a positive vision for sustainable living that can contribute to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It features panels portraying six individuals from countries including South Sudan, Lebanon and Brazil who have successfully taken action for change.
The initial section introduces the idea of interconnection with inspiring quotes from different spiritual and faith traditions. There are panels on climate justice and the SDGs, while QR codes provide links to further information. An interactive panel invites viewers to share ideas for action inspired by the exhibition.
This initiative also introduces the #SeedsofHopeandAction campaign, encouraging individuals to share photos and videos of their actions toward implementing the SDGs and related Earth Charter principles on social media.
The exhibition uses the “Learn, Reflect, Empower, Lead” formula outlined in Daisaku Ikeda’s proposals on education for sustainable development and serves as a resource for UNESCO’s initiative ESD for 2030 (Education for Sustainable Development: Towards achieving the SDGs).
In several countries where the exhibition has been shown, youth and children serve as guides, sharing its messages and insights with others.
“Seeds of Hope & Action: Making the SDGs a Reality” is available in English, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai.
Resources for Online Showings
A PowerPoint of the “Seeds of Hope & Action” exhibition is available for online viewing and can be edited and tailored to the needs of specific audiences. It highlights the key messages of the exhibition, features close-up views of the panels and offers ideas for activities that participants can carry out in small groups.
To request the PowerPoint or further information about the availability of this exhibition for educational use, please send an email to contact[at]peacesgi.org.
