Samsung Global Goals Education App

Samsung Global Goals is an educational app by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. that lets users learn about and contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It addresses the problem of limited public engagement with global issues by turning everyday attention into a force for good: the app displays sponsored wallpapers and ads, and the revenue generated from those ads is donated by Samsung to the UNDP. Users can explore the 17 goals through articles, videos, and interactive content, participate in campaigns and challenges, and track both their personal and collective impact. The app also extends to Wear OS smartwatches, offering watch faces and complication features. With optional notifications, it aims to keep users informed without forcing permissions, making it a low-friction way to support global causes while learning about sustainability.

Key features

• Learn about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals through interactive content, articles, and wallpapers.
• Watch ads and view sponsored content to generate donation revenue for the Global Goals.
• Participate in campaigns, challenges, and initiatives that contribute to real-world change.
• Track your personal contributions and see the collective impact of the user community.
• Filter articles and videos by the goals you care about to see more relevant stories.
• Access educational resources, inspiring stories, and expert advice.
• Use the Home screen widget and larger-screen optimizations for better accessibility.
• Expand the experience with Galaxy watch faces, a watch app, and complication features.

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps (the 'Install unknown apps' setting).
3. Open the downloaded APK file (size 103 MB) from your notifications or Downloads folder.
4. Tap 'Install' and wait for the process to finish.
5. Open the app from your app drawer or home screen.
6. If prompted, grant optional notification permission, or skip it to continue using basic features.

Latest changes

The latest update to Samsung Global Goals introduces new filtering options that let you tailor articles and videos to the Global Goals you care about most, making it easier to find relevant stories and inspiration. It also brings improvements to the Home screen widget, accessibility, and the experience on larger Galaxy screens, along with stability and performance enhancements.

This app is well-suited for individuals who want to learn about global sustainability issues and contribute to positive change without making financial donations. It appeals to users who are comfortable viewing sponsored content in exchange for supporting the United Nations' development programs. It is also a fit for Samsung Galaxy smartwatch owners who want to extend their engagement to their wrist, and for educators or students looking for accessible resources about the SDGs. The low permission footprint makes it a good choice for privacy-conscious users who still want to participate in social impact initiatives.

To maximize your contribution, keep the app installed and occasionally open it to view ads; you can also customize content filters to focus on goals you care about and enable optional notifications for timely reminders.

Samsung Global Goals offers a straightforward way to turn your attention into donations for the UN's development efforts. It is a practical tool for learning and contributing, though its reliance on ads means the impact is tied to how often you engage with the app.