Introduction
The CANCARO Global Black Census and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Data Collection Project is an innovative initiative that aligns global data collection efforts with the goals of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The project focuses on gathering and analyzing comprehensive data on Black populations worldwide to ensure that their unique challenges, needs, and contributions are fully represented in efforts to achieve the SDGs.
This initiative bridges the gap between marginalized communities and global development priorities, providing actionable insights to address systemic inequities and ensure that no one is left behind. By integrating the global Black census with the SDG framework, CANCARO seeks to promote inclusion, equity, and progress across multiple domains, including health, education, economic empowerment, and climate action.
The Need for the Project
Despite the ambitious and inclusive goals of the SDGs, Black populations worldwide remain underrepresented in development data and decision-making. This exclusion perpetuates systemic inequities and undermines the ability of governments, organizations, and global institutions to create effective solutions.
Key challenges include:
The CANCARO project addresses these issues by combining a global Black census with SDG-aligned data collection efforts to ensure that development initiatives are both inclusive and impactful.
Vision and Mission
Core Objectives
Key Components of the Project
Impact and Significance
The CANCARO Global Black Census and SDG Data Collection Project has the potential to drive transformative change:
Challenges and Opportunities
Challenges:
Opportunities:
Role of Stakeholders
NGOs and Researchers: Collaborate on data collection, analysis, and dissemination.