Global Fund for Children

🚨 #WeAreHiring! 🚨 Are you a marketing communications professional passionate about the potential of children and young people? Global Fund for Children is looking for a Senior Manager to join our global Marketing and Communications Team in an exciting new role. Your main responsibility is to help us collectively deliver inspiring, impactful engagement that builds our brand relevance with our target audiences. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3YSspgI

CARE-EXPERIENCED PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT🚨: Journey 2 Adulthood Programme: REFFERAL LINK IS NOW LIVE🥳‼️ Last week, we did a pre-launch of the programme, but TODAY marks the official launch and we can release who our funders are and their partners! YAY! I can happliy annonce his programme has been funded by the Young Gamechangers Fund from Co-op alongside Global Fund for Children, Restless Development & Co-op Foundation 🌳. Young people are transforming communities into safer, more sustainable and more inclusive places to live, powered by the £4.5m Young Gamechangers Fund from Co-op and the Co-op Foundation🙌🏾🙏🏾. & I AM ONE OF THOSE YP FOR P2P🥺🚀 Power2Prevail is now accepting referrals for Journey 2 Adulthood through to end of October 2024 for our Lewisham programme. REMINDERS🔔: If you are care-experienced and aged 16-25, or if you work with care-experienced young people aged 16-25 under Lewisham Local Authority💙 - Please use this link to refer: https:// Inkd.in/ewixEYyg For care-experienced young people aged 16-25 from other boroughs🧡 - Please use this link to register your interest: https://Inkd.in/emeUbr2m We have created three videos to explain our mission, the need for the programme, and a detailed breakdown of Journey 2 Adulthood. These videos are available for anyone interested in learning more about what we offering. You can view the videos and stay connected & updated with P2P via: 💫Instagram and TikTok: @power2prevail_ 💫Linkedin Page: Power2Prevail We look forward to the next six months and the impact we hope to make for care-experienced young people.📈 Thank you for your continued support, if you have any questions you can contact the team on info@power2prevail.co.uk. Let's keep sharing to expand our reach🙏🏾. P.S does Linkedin like videos🤔? If so let us know in the comments if we should upload the videos to our new LinkedIn page🧐. #childrenincare #careleavers #programme #shareforreach

“Be part of the change.” Meet TEBOHO SEBOKA! Teboho is the Project Director at Women First Self Help in Lesotho. This video transports you into Teboho’s shoes as we follow his ‘Day in the Life as a Young Activist’. 👟📢 Learn more about the Change Champions here: https://bit.ly/3Ouvm10

In celebration of International Youth Day, GFC’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is excited to launch the 2024 Youth Impact Award. This award celebrates and acknowledges the amazing work and bravery of #youth-led orgs around the world, despite all adversities, are fostering systemic and #local change. "We, as #young leaders and #activists ourselves, believe in the incredible power of youth-led movements to tackle injustices, and understand the lights and shadows of speaking up and advocating for our rights. This award is meant to recognize organizations that are thinking outside the box, defying the current systems of oppressions, nourishing their communities, and are fighting to create a better present and future for everyone and for our planet," said the YLC. Stay tuned to meet the recipients of these awards in October.

What an incredible time we had in Tbilisi, Georgia this July! 🎉 We hosted our second 3-day convening for the Europe and Eurasia Spark Fund (a youth-led fund) partners, and it was nothing short of inspiring. Our partners from Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia joined us, and together, we reflected on the journey they've been on over the past two years. We also had networking activities and insightful sessions led by our partners. 🌟 Being in spaces like these reminds me of just how vital flexible, unrestricted funding is. It empowers young people to continue making the impact their communities need, and it’s so rewarding to witness firsthand. It’s been such a privilege to spend time with our partners and connect with them in person. Big shoutout to my amazing colleague Philee Ang-Chen for co-organising this with me! And of course, a massive thank you to Katherine Gilmour and Hayley Roffey for bringing their support and expertise to the convening! 🙏 Your contributions made this experience even more impactful 💜 Global Fund for Children

We are excited to welcome our partner Global Fund for Children at the Tostan Training Center for our advanced training. This training of trainers brings together  passionate community development workers  who have demonstrated exceptional  training skills and motivation.   For 3 weeks, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles and key aspects of the empowering education model and develop skills to share them with others. Over the past 34 years, Tostan has witnessed positive social transformation in thousands of communities in eight African countries. We are now offering individuals and organizations the opportunity to engage in mutual learning and sharing, drawing from our decades of  experience. Our advanced training empowers development workers   to better support  their communities in achieving their aspirations. More details about our training offers can be found on our website :  https://lnkd.in/ehPamhze #Tostan #Learningandsharing #communitydevelopment #partnershipsforchange

As a member of Global Fund for Children's global team based on the African continent, providing support to national, local, and community-based organizations, I have come to understand the crucial role that intermediaries such as Global Fund for Children play in offering essential support to these organizations. I have observed how challenging it can be for local organizations to meet the stringent requirements set by funders. Often, they become mere executors of projects for donors rather than achieving meaningful impact for their communities. While the concept of direct funding from donors is frequently promoted as an ideal solution, the reality can be quite frustrating for local organizations. They often struggle with the administrative burdens and complexities associated with securing and managing these funds. This frustration is compounded for funders, who may not be based on the ground and thus may not fully grasp the structural and cultural dynamics that can affect the effectiveness of their funding. These factors are not always easily understood by external funders, leading to additional challenges. Over the past four years, I have been delighted to witness the positive impact of our support on the growth of local and grassroots organizations. There is much that the Global South can learn from the Global North, and we must recognize the complementary role of intermediaries in facilitating this exchange of knowledge, skills, and resources. Collaborative efforts between these regions, supported by intermediaries, can foster sustainable development and empower local organizations to achieve greater impact. The blog written by Global Fund for Children Co-CEO John Hecklinger is particularly thought-provoking and worth reading for further insights into the added value of intermediaries. It offers a valuable perspective on how these organizations bridge gaps and enhance the effectiveness of development efforts. #globalfundforchildren #flexiblefundingworks

What would it look like to fund #feminist movements at the level that's needed, given the severity of today's crises? GFC's Co-Chair of Global Board of Directors, Swatee Deepak, is challenging funders to put forward a vision for #philanthropy to invest an additional $1.5 billion each year in feminist movements, totaling an additional $6 billion in the next four years. What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Wosohw

GFC Board member and former #community-based parter, Marijana Savic, was named 2024 Trafficking in Persons Hero by U.S. Department of State. “When we are looking at #trafficking only as a criminal act, then we cannot help anyone. It is our job to also identify and prevent exploitative practices even if they are not recognized as trafficking. There are early warning signs and red flags, and as NGO Atina, we are supporting those victims to prevent trafficking from happening.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WoQdpl

🌟 Ready to make a difference? 🌟 Young Gamechangers Fund is looking for passionate young individuals to join its Steering Group! This is your chance to drive youth social action, gain invaluable experience, and network with experts. If you're between 18-25 and eager to be a part of something big, apply now and help shape the future. 🌍✨ 📌 What you'll get: ✅ Paid opportunity ✅ Grant-making experience ✅ A platform to voice your ideas Don't miss out on this amazing chance to make a real impact! 🚀 Apply using this link - https://lnkd.in/efEuwE_Y Co-op Foundation Restless Development Global Fund for Children #YoungGamechangersFund #PaidOpportunity #MakeADifference #YouthSocialAction