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To address systemic issues, we must see systematic change 🌏 Development projects which empower rural women in their local communities can only succeed when local, national, and international processes recognise the human rights and needs of rural women. That's why our work focuses on four key values: 🌍 Partnership & Friendship - by building capacity, facilitating cooperation, and collaborating with like-minded partners, we are strengthening our network of support 🌎 Advocacy - We are committed to the Sustainable Development Goals and use our Consultative Status with the United Nations to amplify the voices of our members and platform them whenever possible 🌏 Sharing of Knowledge and Local Activities - local area conferences, our Triennial conferences, meetings, seminars, webinars, and training programmes help build capacity within our membership 🌏 Community Transformation and Grassroots Projects - our programme of development projects ensures greater community impact for women most at risk of being left behind #Communty #Grassroots #Rural #Women #SystemicChange #RuralDevelopment #GlobalDevelopment

TVET is reshaping Somalia’s workforce, and women are at the forefront of this transformation! Somali women are embracing TVET to gain practical skills, achieve economic independence, and drive community development. NIRAS International Consulting KfW

The Future of Community Services . In this video, Adrian Munro delves into the complexities of collaboration and leadership in the community services sector. He shares insights from his experience working with key partners on tenders and projects, emphasising the importance of honesty and self-awareness when assessing our capabilities. It’s not always easy to admit when you can’t deliver 100%. Still, he discuss how partnering with organisations like Anglicare and Serenian House had led to more successful outcomes when our skill sets didn’t cover every aspect of a project. If you’re interested in the dynamics of leadership, collaboration, and building meaningful partnerships in the community services sector, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, for more insights! For more information https://lnkd.in/gfXDaEhn Register now and help us build a better future for the care economy! https://lnkd.in/geAKqqaS Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gitGUFkZ International Women's Day 2025 (Register Now) https://lnkd.in/gxuVa3vm #Australia #perth #devsingh #devsinghperth #devsinghaus #IWD2025 #InternationalWomenDay2025 #CommunityServices #LeadershipInAction #CollaborationInCare #PartnershipsForChange #MentalHealthServices #ExecutiveLeadership #NonProfitCollaboration #SectorLeadership #TenderBidding #SustainableServices #LongTermPartnerships #CommunityCare #SocialImpact #OrganisationalCulture #SocialServices

The Future of Community Services . In this video, Adrian Munro delves into the complexities of collaboration and leadership in the community services sector. He shares insights from his experience working with key partners on tenders and projects, emphasising the importance of honesty and self-awareness when assessing our capabilities. It’s not always easy to admit when you can’t deliver 100%. Still, he discuss how partnering with organisations like Anglicare and Serenian House had led to more successful outcomes when our skill sets didn’t cover every aspect of a project. If you’re interested in the dynamics of leadership, collaboration, and building meaningful partnerships in the community services sector, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, for more insights! For more information https://lnkd.in/gfXDaEhn Register now and help us build a better future for the care economy! https://lnkd.in/geAKqqaS Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gitGUFkZ International Women's Day 2025 (Register Now) https://lnkd.in/gxuVa3vm #Australia #perth #devsingh #devsinghperth #devsinghaus #IWD2025 #InternationalWomenDay2025 #CommunityServices #LeadershipInAction #CollaborationInCare #PartnershipsForChange #MentalHealthServices #ExecutiveLeadership #NonProfitCollaboration #SectorLeadership #TenderBidding #SustainableServices #LongTermPartnerships #CommunityCare #SocialImpact #OrganisationalCulture #SocialServices

I would like to use this opportunity created by the Awaqi Project and its team to present a lesson on the principles of diversity, inclusion and equity and its applicability to Ethiopia. Spotlighting champions isn't just about recognition—it serves a larger purpose, contributing to the broader narrative of nation-building. A productive Ethiopia is built on diverse pillars, where both men and women play critical roles across all sectors. Quick fixes or superficial PR damage control, like adding a “men’s series” here or rushing out a “women’s series” for the sake of diversity, only perpetuate the same shallow narratives that have failed us in policy-making and representation. As women working towards impact and change, we aren’t interested in being appeased as if we are toddlers! The deeper issue lies in how we frame youth and leadership, which requires a serious reflection and assessment. But we aren’t stop at just pointing out the flaws. We must dig deeper into why our sampling got so skewed across sector, impact, geography, and gender. Is it truly about merit, or are there other biases at play? Would we get the same results if we expanded our definition of leadership? This is where we need to dedicate time and resources—to critically examine how we’re selecting leaders and whether our processes favor the familiar over the diverse. It is inherently an engrained problem within the ecosystem and its players, where it lacks the perspective and lens to equality, equity and diversity from the get go. Drawing from the experiences of prestigious institutions could help. How do they set up their committees to ensure diverse representation? How do they guarantee that their processes pull in voices from different regions, backgrounds, and experiences? How do they setup appropriate metrics and criterias for mapping and selection? By investigating these questions, we can prevent future lists from being skewed and start reflecting the true breadth of Ethiopia’s talent and leadership. We’ve tried the exclusionary road, and it has led us nowhere. Sustainable socio-economic change can only spring from within—from the very people we aim to empower. The goals of development partners should focus on channeling resources to the right places in society, capturing the true dynamics on the ground. As proven, real transformation isn’t just a one-off equity injection; it’s about creating catalysts that ignite a chain reaction for long-term, systemic change. The skewed list we see now feels like a tornado in a cup—it will never become infectious. If we want real change, we need to stop firefighting with surface solutions and start fueling a movement that transforms the entire nation. Truly at AWAQI | አዋቂ ኢትዮጵያ, take a pause, reflect and regroup on how this platform can be put to better, proper and impactful use. DO BETTER!!!! #InclusiveLeadershipEthiopia #DiverseVoicesMatter #EmpowerYouthLeaders #EquityInLeadership #LeadershipBeyondTech #BreakingBias

Today, we honour the resilience, strength, and contributions of women living in rural communities around the world. In South Africa, women in rural communities play a pivotal role in agriculture, community development, and securing food for their families. However, they continue to face immense challenges, including limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. CSVR conducted a study that highlights the empowerment gaps faced by women in rural communities in South Africa. The study emphasizes the need for greater support in areas like access to technology, combating gender-based violence, and ensuring women’s inclusion in decision-making processes. It’s time we bridge these gaps and provide women living in rural communities with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. Read the study here: https://bit.ly/3qvT7wV #InternationalDayofRuralWomen #SustainableDevelopment #CSVR 

WIN (Women Impacting Nigeria) empowers less-privileged women with the tools to rewrite their stories. Through outreach programs, women access vocational training, small business grants, health initiatives, and mentorship. These opportunities break barriers and build pathways to financial independence and improved well-being. These initiatives uplift individuals and inspire entire communities. With free health screenings, skill acquisition programs, and sustainable development projects, WIN fosters a generation of women who are empowered, confident, and ready to lead. Support efforts to create a better future for women and their families. Every contribution counts in building a world where women thrive. #WomenImpactingNigeria #WIN #NGO #WomenEmpowerment #WINImpact #TransformingLives #FinancialIndependence #EradicatePoverty #EmpowerHer

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉-𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 As a youth led organisation we realize that the active engagement of youths in sustainable development efforts is crucial for achieving sustainable, inclusive, and stable societies. We believe youth-led initiatives play a vital role in addressing critical challenges such as: 𝙋𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮: Youth-led projects can alleviate poverty by creating income-generating activities. 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: Youth-led efforts promote gender equity and social justice. 𝙐𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Empowering youth with skills and opportunities contributes to economic growth. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Many youth projects combine social impact with entrepreneurial components, creating income opportunities. 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩: Projects often emerge from personal experiences or passions, leading to community-focused solutions. Youth led intuitives such as the Miss Humanitarian Zambia platform are not only relevant but also essential for building a sustainable and equitable future for young women, girls and children. We call on organizations, individuals and institutions By supporting youth initiatives, you can create positive change and address psychological, social and economic challenges young people face effectively. 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Partner with us on our upcoming 6th edition and help us impact many more Zambian youths with educational opportunities and an opportunity to venture in philanthropy.

Deepening The Private Sector's Contribution To Building A Sustainable Society ♻️📈 By Shameela Soobramoney (She/Her), CEO at the National Business Initiative South Africa continues to face the complex challenges of inequality, unemployment and poverty. The deeply entrenched exclusionary structures hinder progress in fundamentally addressing these economic and social issues. The impact of this is that significant parts of our society, mainly young people and women, remain excluded from economic participation, which has far-reaching societal and developmental effects. Businesses must navigate through a consistently volatile and unstable operating context, strategically managing the short, medium and long-term horizons. In the South African context, this cannot be done without a deep sense of commitment to the role of business in society, supported by tangible and impactful action. Read the full article from the latest edition here: https://hubs.la/Q02t7MrN0 #Business #Sustainability #Inclusion #TopEmpowerment #Publication #TopcoMedia

Our systems of providing care are broken. Building the care economy is a “win-win” scenario for gender equality, for governments and to achieving the SDGs - and could create around 300 million new jobs! What's needed to build caring economies? The feminist concept of the “5 Rs” of Recognition, Reduction, Redistribution, Representation and Reward. Read on in this insightful new report launched by #careinternationaluk and #Cherieblairfoundationforwomen #caringeconomy #feministleadership #womenseconomicempowerment #SDGs #genderequality