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The world is changing, and it's the youth who hold the blueprint to our future. As a proud youth of this generation, I’m excited to celebrate the incredible contributions of young people who are shaping the future with innovation, passion, purpose and creativity. Whether in technology, education, healthcare, arts/entertainment, politics and governance or any other field, youth like us are making waves, pushing boundaries, and leading the way toward a brighter, more sustainable world. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt It’s not just about what we do today; it’s about the legacy we’re building for tomorrow. Together, let’s continue to empower one another, embrace fresh perspectives, and drive the change we want to see in the world. On this International Youth Day, I’m committed to working alongside my peers to create a future that reflects the hopes and dreams of all. Happy international youth day: building the future, one step at a time! 𝐈’𝐦 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐲𝐚, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥. 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭! #InternationalYouthDay #EmpoweringYouth #20daylinkedinchallengewithHaoma #GreenBuilding #Realestate #LandSurveying #FutureLeaders #Technology

🎯 A new milestone achieved! We made the FUTURESILIENCE Knowledge Base open access! ✅ It is a comprehensive repository of #policy instruments providing opportunities to enhance diverse aspects of societal #resilience.  ✅ It includes close to 600 EU-funded research results and policy recommendations from international organisations. ✅ All documents include analysis, good practices and action points emerging from action-oriented research (tested at societal level). ➡️ For instance, tomorrow is 1st May #InternationalWorkersDay 💡 Wondering how to develop policies that contribute to improve labour market dynamics with a resilient approach? If you use the database filters, you can find results such as - OECD policy recommendations to strengthen local economic resilience through support for people, firms and places. - EXCEPT project with policy recommendations for youth inclusion and employment policies. - QUINNE project with its policy briefs including recommendations on quality of jobs and innovation generated jobs. - EU recommendations for school to work transition within the Resilience and Recovery Facility Framework. - And more! 🌐 You can explore the Knowledge Base - including our guidelines for navigation - directly at our project website: https://lnkd.in/eVx8GdyP #resilience #policy #evidence #knowledgevalorisation

New insights on digital and social inequality across Western Sydney. Thrilled to share insights from our comprehensive research report on digital inequality in Western Sydney, conducted in collaboration with the NSW government. This landmark study, forming a part of the Western Parkland City Digital Equity and Inclusion Insights Program, unravels the digital divide's impact on diverse communities in the Western Parkland City (WPC). Project led by Sharon Parkinson, with Anthony McCosker, Julian Thomas, Meghan Lodwick, Indigo Holcombe-James and support from Lucy Valenta and the wider ADII team, and Seldon Coventry and Sandy Burgoyne from Smart Places Programs. Read at https://lnkd.in/gcVSUmCV   Key Findings: * A noticeable digital gap exists in Western Parkland City, with a digital inclusion score of 69.6, lagging behind Greater Sydney's 76.4 and the national average of 73.2. * Digital exclusion impacts a significant 30% of WPC residents - and some areas far more so than others. * Notable Access gaps include Fairfield, the Blue Mountains, and Hawkesbury. * Digital Ability varies greatly, with Blue Mountains, Wollondilly, Fairfield, and Hawkesbury showing the most considerable gaps. * Affordability challenges are pronounced, particularly in Fairfield, Campbelltown, and Liverpool.   Urgent Needs: * Fairfield emerges as a critical area, facing the highest rate of digital exclusion in WPC. * Across WPC, each LGA has segments of 'excluded' or 'highly excluded' residents, and interventions need to be tailored to their circumstances and needs. * Demographic and geographic factors, along with affordability stress, are key drivers of digital inequality.   The Road Ahead: The report not only identifies the gaps but also paves the way for targeted actions to bridge the digital divide. Although it’s sometimes considered part of the problem, leveraging smart city infrastructure, responding to community needs, creating better digital access, affordability and skills support, can unlock potential for prosperity and inclusive growth.   This has been collaborative effort. Thanks to the councils, The Parks, Transport for NSW's Smart Places, Cities and Active Transport, and all stakeholders for their dedication to this initiative, and the digital inclusion team at Swinburne University of Technology and RMIT University, and Telstra for their support of the ADII.   Let's continue to talk about this issue! Eager to hear your thoughts on how we can further bridge the digital gap.   #DigitalInequality #WesternSydney #DigitalEquity #SmartCities #SmartPlaces #InclusiveGrowth #ResearchInsights #Collaboration #NSWGovernment

Ever wondered how we measure the social value impact of The Award? 📏📊 As incoming members of the World Bank’s @S4YE_Coalition Impact Portfolio, the first and only Non-Formal Education and Learning focused partner, our research department teamed up with S4YE on a Knowledge Brief that highlights our method and shares useful insights for other youth organisations. In using social value approaches, youth employment programmes can capture and quantify the full range of outcomes and impacts that they create, such as; • improving health • reducing poverty • enhancing social cohesion • contributing to sustainable development. The Foundation's Research Analyst, Sigrid Grosseth, said: "Social Value research has revolutionised The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation’s approach to impact measurement. Through uniting the efforts of Award staff, participants, and volunteers worldwide, we have been able to amplify stakeholder voices while quantifying the Award’s impact and have gained a deeper understanding of the Award’s global significance." ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/JIym50R8jTp Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE) #YouthEmployment

For all interested in how to represent the value of impact upon #youth through #employmentprogram. You will find here a link to the The Duke of Edinburgh's Award #SROI. Its an insightful read, concise and informative. Learn more about SROI and how the method can inform impact management over time. Social Value International Social Value Canada Jayne Garner FIEP Farah Mohamed

This one has been a long time coming…   Last week the British Council published the latest installation of its flagship 'Next Generation' research series. Next Generation UK 2024 explores the aspirations of young people aged 18-30 across the country, the pressing issues they face, and how they view their (and the UK's) place in the world. This was a great piece of research to deliver over several months with colleagues in the Public & Corporate team at Savanta (Anita Pavic, Nastassja Carr, Tom Shelley, Josephine Hansom, Harry Furphy, Caitlin Kilpatrick). Not only was it fascinating to produce a snapshot of young people’s hopes and concerns in such a tumultuous period, we also took an innovative, collaborative approach to research design. We recruited Peer Researchers – young people who could have participated in the research – to work with us for the duration of this mixed-method project, from co-designing the survey questionnaire, to observing focus groups, to contributing to analysis. Their presence ensured the research was informed by, and grounded in, the lived experiences of young people from all four nations. In a country of four nations, with a culturally diverse population, there's no single 'youth perspective'. Each of the young people we surveyed and spoke to had individual views and experiences. But a few themes stood out: → Young people see financial security as crucial yet elusive. This has created a forced resilience which, while admirable, has troubling implications for individual and societal wellbeing in the long-term. → This generation is redefining community. Moving away from traditional, place-based notions of community, young people are forging connections based on shared interests, values, and online interactions. → And, finally, a figure I found affirming as someone who has gained so much from living overseas: 72% of 18–30-year-olds are open to living and working abroad at least temporarily. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e4-mV6jM 

PLEASE COMPLETE AND SHARE There's a lot going on in the world of social impact right now. We want to ensure the regions have a voice. This survey is for anyone involved in making change in regional, rural, and remote communities in Australia. The aims of the survey are to; * help us collectively understand the current challenges and opportunities experienced by those involved in social impact in regional communities; * develop informed recommendations for program developers, investors and policymakers; * Inform programming for social impact events across Australia in 2025 including the Social Impact in the Regions conference; and * identify capability support requirements for leaders across Australia passionate about social impact in regions. This survey is being conducted by Ready Communities. Detailed responses will not be shared outside of the Ready Communities research project team. Results will only be shared publicly as unidentified and anonymised data. This survey is expected to take 10 minutes. You can stop the survey at any time. The survey will remain open until 20 December. https://lnkd.in/gsRPFXvv

Check out this exciting blog published by World Learning to learn more about how the symposium, "Global Pathways for a Thriving Rural Workforce," was made possible. https://lnkd.in/g6pDmWrC

Exploring the Implications of Perth's Record Population Growth The recent surge in Western Australia's population is placing unprecedented demands on our infrastructure, housing, and job market. An insightful piece by The West Australian titled "Perth under pressure: Record WA population growth ramps up demand for houses, schools, and skills" sheds light on these challenges and opportunities. As professionals, it's crucial to understand how this growth affects our industries and to strategize accordingly. Whether it's in real estate, education, or workforce development, we're at a pivotal moment to drive sustainable growth and innovation. I invite you to share your insights on how we can collectively navigate this expansion and turn potential challenges into opportunities for our community and economy.

Message for International Youth Day 2024 "Youth: The Architects of Our Land's Future" Happy International Youth Day! Today, we celebrate the boundless energy, creativity, and innovation of young people around the world. The Executive Director of The Soil Solution, is particularly inspired by the role youth can play in shaping the future of our planet through sustainable land management. Youth are the digital natives, the problem-solvers, and the change-makers we need to address the pressing challenges facing our land. Your ability to harness technology and connect with global communities can revolutionize how we manage our soil, protect our ecosystems, and build resilient communities. The Soil Solution is committed to empowering young people with the knowledge, skills, and resources to become stewards of the land. We encourage you to explore innovative solutions, share your ideas, and collaborate with us to create a sustainable future for all. Let us work together to transform challenges into opportunities, and build a world where healthy soil nourishes thriving communities. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthForLand #SoilSolution #SustainableFuture