South African Journal of Science’s Post

The presentation from Edith Hammer (UIL) has started now during the eucen Policy Talks 2024 - how the greening education partnership works as ecosystem and connects to other levels like critical thinking, local knowledge, community engagement, etc

A brief summary of my Community Development Service (CDS) experience these past few months. If you don't know, I'm currently in my mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) phase. The article explains all you need to know about the scheme, so just brush through it or read the whole thing. :) Let me know what you think in the comments below. #nysc

Dr. John Emedi Assumani: My background has its definition in humanitarian and peacebuilding work. The situation the DRC went through shaped my career path: studies in community development, focusing my practice on social justice work. My journey-from pursuing my PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies right up to founding UYCDF-reflects a core commitment to contributing to better situations in underserved communities.

💫 Thinking about how facilitation can be a part of business development processes? or 💫Why participatory research could benefit from applying well developed facilitation processes? or 💫How participatory community development projects can bring great ideas to become reality? Join us at our MEETUP on the 27th of November from 18-19:30 CET and participate in the discussions with colleagues from different fields and parts of the world. 📣 Link for registration in the comment below

Governments should recognize, support and integrate informal networks into broader emergency response and community development strategies. Do you agree? ✅Yes ✅Of course! Check 5 aspects of resilience building in the informal sector: https://lnkd.in/e8TDa5dV

Dhiraagu has extended its support to the newly established Knowledge Centre in Kulhudhuffushi City, an initiative launched by the Kulhudhuffushi City Council to promote learning, community engagement, and sustainable development. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grTsz3ye

See how CDCs are expanding beyond housing to become crucial educational partners. From crisis intervention to bilingual programs, these organizations are reimagining their role in community success. Listen to learn more today: https://bit.ly/3OBXMWo #CommunityDevelopment #Education #Housing #Partnerships

SKILL SURGE Practical skills and entrepreneurial capacity is one of the recipes our education still need for better self-reliance and gross internal productivity. As a personal community development service (CDS) project, I was able to organise and train the students in my place of primary assignment (PPA), during my active National service year. #capacitybuilding #community_development_service #NYSC #SDGsAdvocateu

WHYY's Kenny Cooper reports on CCEDC's recent federal award to "build operational capacity, provide training and education" for underserved businesses. This award by the U.S. Department of the Treasury brings us closer to Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) status. “To get to this point, CCEDC has needed to demonstrate a continued commitment to accessing and supporting minority- and women-owned businesses across the region, including those serving low-income areas, and we can’t wait to build on our success by delivering capital, training and assistance to businesses that have had trouble qualifying for such services,” CCEDC President and COO Michael Grigalonis. View the full story: https://lnkd.in/d9JY6Ehy

Recently, I was invited as a guest speaker to speak on 'Government Impact on Community Development' by my colleague - Hon. Ajao Mustapha Akanbi representing Apapa Constituency 2 at the Lagos State Youth Parliament. For this topic, I stated the significant things the Lagos State Government has done in this regard and how best the government can be complemented in making our community better than the present. Everyone has a role to play in nation-building as the government alone doesn't make up a nation. We, most especially the youth need to rise to the occasion in contributing our quota for the progress and development of our community because I believe in unison and collaboration, greater things arise. Attached is a document that contains my view on the subject matter.