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Transformative change requires strategies that are collectively owned—where parts of a system operate and relate differently, leading to dramatic and lasting impact. (ssir.org) At the November Life Skills Collective retreat in India , Sanchi Chandna represented Kizazi among 40+ organizations working together to shift the narrative and make #lifeskills essential for young people in India. Key shifts that set this collective apart: ♦️ Youth-led narratives: Empowering young people to shape and lead the discourse on life skills. ♦️ Collaborative ways of working: Centering #equity, #justice, and #inclusion in both our internal processes and external approaches. ♦️ Multi-stakeholder collaboration: Bringing together funders, organizations, caregivers, educators, civil society, and local governance leaders as equal partners. ♦️ Evidence-driven strategies: Leveraging mixed methods to build credible, context-driven evidence for #systemicchange. We’re humbled to contribute to this movement, working toward a #transformative narrative for life skills that enables every young person in India to thrive. Let’s #collaborate and co-create! If you’re passionate about building this future, we’d love to connect. #lifeskills #wholechilddevelopment #collaboration #context Echidna Giving | Porticus | Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, India | Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child | IDinsight | @Adaptatva |

At the University of Reading #CommunityFair, the Community Connectors of Healthwatch Reading presented the importance of volunteering and the essential role it plays in gathering community feedback to the students. Their work highlights both the benefits and challenges that individuals face when accessing health and social care services. By engaging with local communities, they ensure that voices are heard, helping to improve service quality and accessibility for everyone. Being a Community Connector offers immense value both personally and for the broader community: 1. Empowering Voices :Community Connectors play a key role in amplifying the voices of those who may struggle to express their needs, ensuring that their feedback on health and social care services reaches decision-makers. 2. Improving Services :By gathering real-world experiences, Connectors help shape and improve health and social care services, making them more responsive to the community's needs. 3. Developing Skills :Volunteering as a Community Connector enhances communication, leadership, and organizational skills, boosting personal growth and employability. 4. Building Networks :It provides opportunities to connect with diverse groups, fostering community cohesion and mutual support. 5. Personal Fulfillment :Contributing to positive change in people's lives by advocating for better services and accessibility is deeply rewarding. Community Connectors act as crucial bridges between service providers and the public, promoting healthier, more inclusive communities. #Engagement #Feedback #Reading #Wokingham #HealthwatchYouth #Volunteer Healthwatch England Reading Borough Council Healthwatch Reading Healthwatch Wokingham Wokingham Borough Council Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust NHS South, Central and West

What does the YMCA have to do with the emergency services? You can read about it in my latest column on Substack. https://lnkd.in/gN_M7GTb

Glimpse of Community Awareness Programme carried out by field level functionaries under The Human Development (THD) and subsidiary FPOs in different programme villages. Discussion held on to project perspectives apart from giving orientation on different aspects of thematic components under the programme has been the mandate of the meeting that enhance the understanding level of stakeholders. #communitymobilisation #massmeeting #AwarenessMatters #RoadMapToSuccess #strategicplanning #ConfidenceBuilding #knowledgesharing #crosslearnings #sensitization #changeforthebetter #transformationinprogress #steptowardsabettersociety

An innovative approach to community care is taking place this week in Peterborough - a shining example of the influence of direct engagement in creating services! A perceptive article has illuminated how the inclusion of carers and community members from the very start of the development process yields bespoke solutions that tackle true-life challenges. This tactic isn't simply innovation for the sake of it; rather, it's a considered scheme that ensures services are moulded by insights from those who stand to gain from them. By embedding the viewpoints of carers, it authentically converts policy into concrete, everyday reality, guaranteeing that support frameworks are fully attuned to the authentic needs of the people, thus imbuing care communities with genuine understanding and empathy. The piece underscores the extensive benefits of such individualised support, an idea from which we could all take inspiration. Envision a world where this collaborative ethos is deeply embedded across multiple sectors, igniting substantial transformation and positioning every distinct voice at the vanguard. How might we embrace this philosophy more extensively? #CommunityCare #SocialCare #Strategy

Glimpse of Community Awareness Meeting in Project areas of The Human Development (THD) & subsidiary CBOs facilitated by the field functionaries. #communitymobilisation #massmeeting #AwarenessMatters #RoadMapToSuccess #strategicplanning #ConfidenceBuilding #knowledgesharing #crosslearnings #sensitization #changeforthebetter #transformationinprogress #steptowardsabettersociety

Non-judgmental listening is one of the most foundation skills of community engagement - but it can be hard to practice! Especially when people say things that may sound outrageous to you. Here are our best tips for practicing. #community #engagement #listening #nonjudgmental

Here Coach Mark asks Wayne a few questions around our set up and successes as an organisation.  Are there any questions you would like to ask one of our directors? Let us know 👇 #doorstepsport #communitysport #youngpeople #sportchangeslives #community #schoolsport

DISC Village is here for you with 100+ dedicated volunteers, 20+ locations, and 70+ community events each year. Together, we’re making a difference and building a stronger, healthier community.  Learn more about how we support the community by visiting our website. #DISCVillage #HealthierCommunities #PreventionTreatmentRecovery #ServingWithPurpose #BigBend #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUseRecovery #NaloxoneSavesLives #NarcanSavesLives #ItHappensBePrepared #MedicationAssistedTreatment #RecoveryisPossible

Discover how technology can be your ultimate tool for fostering a culture of engagement in your school board, download our guide now! #Community #BoardEngagement