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Excited to share the heart of our strategy at Skills Outside School Foundation! At SOSF, we believe in the power of data-driven action, impactful interventions, and relentless advocacy for change. Our approach is simple yet profound: Data Integration: We leverage data to shape and refine our interventions, ensuring they address real-world needs effectively. Intervention Design: With insights from data, we craft initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Advocacy Empowerment: Armed with compelling data, we advocate passionately for lasting change, driving sustainable impact in our communities. This holistic strategy isn't just about numbers; it's about people. It's about making sure every aspect of our work aligns to maximize our effectiveness. Together we're building a brighter future, one data point, intervention, and advocacy effort at a time. Join us in making a difference! #DataDriven #Impact #Advocacy #SOSF #Lead4Change #socialinnovation #empowerment #changemakers #Africa #data #interventions #advocacy #skills #school #foundation #SDGs #philantrophy #development #impact #entrepreneurship #education #employability #SOSF #humancapital #Africa #explore #trend #partners

The heart of our strategy at Skills Outside School Foundation (SOSF). At Skills Outside School Foundation (SOSF), we believe in the power of data-driven action, impactful interventions, and relentless advocacy for change. Our approach is simple yet profound: 1. Data Integration: We leverage data to shape and refine our interventions, ensuring they address real-world needs effectively. 2. Intervention Design: With insights generated from data, we craft initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of our beneficiaries. 3. Advocacy Empowerment: Armed with compelling data, we advocate passionately for lasting change, driving sustainable impact in our communities. This holistic strategy isn't just about numbers; it's about PEOPLE, who are at the heart of our objectives. And together, we're building a brighter future, one data point, intervention, and advocacy effort at a time. Join us in making a difference! #DataDriven #Impact #Advocacy #SOSF #Lead4Change #socialinnovation #empowerment #changemakers #Africa #data #interventions #advocacy #skills #school #foundation #philantrophy #development #impact #SDGs #entrepreneurship #education #employability #SOSF #humancapital #Africa #explore #trend #partners

What difference can an unorthodox funder make to a project for healthier futures in #Africa? It's a "complete game-changer," said NGFP 2020 Fellow Tolullah Oni, founder of the social enterprise UrbanBetter. UrbanBetter is an Africa-led & Africa-focused platform for learning, research and advocacy for more sustainable, and healthier cities fit for all generations. It recently received significant funding from Unorthodox Philanthropy, a partner of NGFP. Strategic relationships with partners like Unorthodox Philanthropy are key because they help close the gap in emergent insights that are needed in the futures and foresight sector. Young foresight practitioners are on the cutting edge, and they bring out interesting and impactful ideas that can influence policies and drivers of change today. Read the full story here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dvV3ehpm #NGFPAfrica #NGFPFellowship #Partnership #HealthFutures

🚨 Research note of the WEEK! 🚨 Cross-border Philanthropy Tracking: Promises and Limitations of Administrative Data    📄 An understudied aspect of research surrounding cross-border philanthropy regards the transfers between organizations in one country to those in a second in a way demonstrating scope but which also provides details about the characteristics of the flow. Big data may be one such way to help track this information. The authors design a study that aims to capture flows of cross-border philanthropy focusing on remittances from the US to Israel.    ✒ Authors: Jamie Levine Daniel – NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University | Galia Feit –  The Institute for Law and Philanthropy, TAU, Tel Aviv University | Osnat Hazan – Institute for Law and Philanthropy, Tel Aviv University    📝 The Research note is written by Dr Jonathan Gunson   🔔 More research notes! These and more research notes are published on our website: https://lnkd.in/e5uuPydM     💡 Do you want to become a practitioner expert? For more information and to sign up: https://lnkd.in/gE8J5Dck     👉 Follow us on LinkedIn to get regular insights from research on philanthropy in Europe. #CrossborderPhilanthropy #DiasporaPhilanthropy #DigitalData #Transparency #Accountability #ResearchNotes #ERNOP #PhilanthropyResearch 

We utilize research insights and intervention outcomes to raise awareness and achieve our vision for a better world. Join us in making a difference! SOSF leverages data and intervention outcomes to drive sustainable change. From raising awareness to mobilizing partnerships and informing policies, we're dedicated to creating long-term impact. Let's work together for a brighter future! Advocacy is our tool for transformation. Through beneficiary engagement, volunteer mobilization, and stakeholder engagement, we drive change from the ground up. Be a catalyst for positive change with us! We believe in the power of data to inform policy and drive action. Through research and advocacy, we shape policies and regulations to create lasting impact. Join us as we lead the way towards meaningful change! #data #interventions #advocacy #skills #school #foundation #philantrophy #development #impact #SDGs #entrepreneurship #education #employability #SOSF #humancapital #Africa #redefiningphilantrophy #SkillsOutsideSchoolFoundation #disruptingdevelopment https://lnkd.in/dEiy7V6

Youth alliances, when empowered and organized, can be formidable forces for positive change in today's world. By leveraging our energy, creativity, and passion, we can drive impactful initiatives across various domains. One of the most effective strategies for youth alliances is to engage in #advocacy and policy change. Through lobbying, petition drives, and public hearings, we can influence decision-makers and advocate for issues that matter to us. Additionally, community engagement and mobilization are crucial for creating lasting change. By organizing grassroots projects, volunteering, and conducting awareness campaigns, youth alliances can address local challenges and foster a sense of community. A few youth-led organizations making such remarkable strides we are constantly learning from Restless Development Fondation Botnar Clean Cities Project Melton Foundation Africa United People Global and a lot more. This is why Handz-On Africa is working on meaningful alliances and collaborations for our upcoming projects that highlight and spotlight the #youth Beatrice Afia Wilson Priscilla Wilson Collins Omondi Evans K. Edoe Dormenyoh Gracebea Botsio Smile Enough Africa UNLOKINNO, Academic Labs+Climatech startups to unlock Global South innovation

Last week, I mentioned I'd be attending the United Nations People-Centered Justice Regional Conference on "Achieving Just Societies: Inclusive Justice Pathways for People and Planet in Asia and the Pacific," and what an inspiring and challenging few days it's been. had the privilege of sharing This Life's journey in transforming justice systems in Cambodia, both on the innovation panel and during intimate world cafe sessions. The numbers speak for themselves: we've reduced recidivism from 60% to less than 2% through our holistic approach to justice reform. Our Child-Friendly Spaces program has supported 64 mothers and more than 200 children both inside and outside prison walls. Notably, we established Cambodia's first-ever juvenile diversion program, working with hundreds of children to create alternatives to custodial sentences - proving that community-based solutions aren't just possible, they're more effective. Where there were zero diversion cases in Cambodia before, we've now created a pathway that's being adopted across multiple provinces. But here's the paradox that emerged clearly during the financing session: while we talk about scaling proven solutions, funding often chases new pilots rather than supporting the expansion of evidence-based programs already working on the ground. The shift toward funding startups, while important for innovation, shouldn't come at the expense of scaling proven community-driven initiatives. To my new connections from the conference (including the brilliant minds from TDRI, IJRS, LexisNexis, and Yunus Thailand) - thank you for the rich discussions on building stronger justice innovation ecosystems in Southeast Asia. You've reinforced my belief that solutions exist; they just need the right support to scale. A call to action for philanthropists and funders in this space: let's move beyond the pilot phase. We have proven models that work - programs that have transformed lives and systems. What we need now is strategic, long-term funding to take these solutions to scale. Communities know what works. The evidence is clear. The frameworks for success exist. The question now is: who will step up to help take these proven solutions to the next level? #JusticeInnovation #PeopleCenteredJustice #SocialImpact #Cambodia #SDG16 #SystemsChange Looking to learn more about evidence-based justice reform? Let's connect. The lives of countless families hang in the balance, and the solutions are ready to scale.

Our core programs have been designed to elevate the quality of life on the African continent by fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem. We coach, train and offer advisory services to SMEs and Large Corporations. We also implement social impact programs across 4 thematic areas, including: Poverty, Education, Leadership, and Community Development. Our focus is SDG 17: Partnering with individuals, private and public stakeholders in order to accelerate the UN's sustainable development goals. #ourprograms #ecosystem #businessadvisory #povertyalleviation #education #craftandscalenetwork #leadershipdevelopment #economicgrowth #SDG17

Step into the daily struggle of this mother as she fetches water from a leaking hand pump, oblivious to the precious resource slipping away with each drop. It's a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by countless families in communities worldwide. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated. At Youth4Change , we're on the front lines, working tirelessly to address challenges like these. But our efforts are only as impactful as the support we receive. We're calling on potential funders and partners to join us in our mission to bring lasting solutions to communities in need. Together, we can turn these drops of despair into waves of hope. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most. Join us in this crucial endeavor. #Youth4Change #WaterCrisis #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #CleanWater #CommunityImpact #WaterForAll #ThrivingCommunities  #sustainability #community #socialchange #socialimpact #impact #impactinvesting #changemakers #entrepreneurship #sdgs #sdg6 #partnership #water #watercrisis #waterpoverty #leadership #management #innovation #africa #kenya #sustainabledevelopment #leadership #philanthropy #giving #community #csr Tigal Water Splash 💧

Channeling the Wisdom of Mike Vance: Innovation isn't just about creating the new; it's about reshaping the old into something extraordinary. 💡 At JA Uganda in collaboration with Junior Achievement Africa, Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, we're not just talking about it, we're making it happen! 🌟 Our youth are not just dreamers; they're innovators, problem-solvers, and community changemakers. Through our Social Equity Program, we ignite the spark of innovation, empowering them with entrepreneurship skills, financial literacy, and the readiness to tackle any challenge head-on. #Innovation #SocialEquityProgram #YouthEmpowerment" Join us in shaping the future! https://lnkd.in/di6pbebW