Sustainability at UPHSD
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) integrates the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals into its teaching, research, healthcare services, community extension and campus operations — nurturing professionals and citizen-leaders who contribute to a sustainable and inclusive future.
Medical missions, free clinic days, and allied health outreach through Perpetual Help Medical Center.
Inclusive scholarships, outcome-based curricula, and digital learning integration across programs.
Applied R&D in healthcare, education technology, and sustainability-focused student projects.
Campus greening, waste reduction, disaster preparedness and climate-awareness campaigns.
Below is a selection of strategic SDGs and representative UPHSD programs, research areas, and community activities. Each mapping includes links to program pages, project reports, and partnership opportunities.
SDG 3
UPHSD’s Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health train care professionals. Perpetual Help Medical Center and mobile clinics deliver preventive care, maternal and child health programs, and vaccination drives.
SDG 4
UPHSD embeds inclusive pedagogy, scholarship programs, and digital learning to improve access and outcomes from basic education to graduate studies.
SDG 8
Industry partnerships, entrepreneurship labs, and career services support employment pathways and sustainable enterprises driven by students and alumni.
SDG 9
Research centers, labs and cross-disciplinary projects support innovation in healthcare tech, engineering solutions and digital learning tools.
SDG 10
Scholarships, community partnerships and inclusive outreach reduce barriers to education and essential services for marginalized groups.
SDG 13
Campus sustainability programs, environmental research projects, clean-up drives, and climate resilience education for communities and students.
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA strategic directions include fostering research and innovation, which involves addressing local and global challenges in line with the SDGs.
The university promotes civic responsibility and compassion through community outreach and service-learning initiatives, connecting with the global sustainability agenda.
The University and the Sustainable Development Goals
