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Yesterday, we launched the Oregon Health and Education Collaborative (OHEC) Upstream Initiative, where community organizations gathered together to begin designing a Child Success Model (CSM), focusing on the first 1,000 days of a child's development from conception. Learn more about this important work: https://ow.ly/nLTS50QwuO5

This was an important visit for me. How enriching to learn from leading organizations and leadership in the #specialeducation, #inclusion and technology fields. #learningbydoing #disabilities #assistivetech #innovation #community

Spread the word (especially in your networks in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East), join the conversation and register NOW for the "Strengthening Families, Protecting Children" Conference! Abstract can be submitted by 26 September 2024! SOS Children’s Villages invites you to an online event on family support and child protection. The conference will take place on the 30th and 31st of October (09:00 – 13:00 CET/UTC+1) and will bring together state and non-state actors, policymakers, decision-makers, researchers, and practitioners to share new insights and learnings on the systems and interventions needed to strengthen families, provide adequate care for children, and prevent separation. The conference will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation into Russian and Arabic. SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT! The second day of the conference will be dedicated to sharing promising practices in strengthening families and protecting children. SOS Children’s Villages invites presenters from Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East to submit abstracts that: - Showcase innovative interventions, case studies, (pilot) projects, effective policies, project evaluations, service models, scaled-up initiatives, advocacy efforts, or innovative methodologies related to the conference theme. - Inspire and provide learning for the audience.  The active participation of young people, parents, and caregivers in the presentations is encouraged! Guidance and templates for the abstract are available on the conference page! For any inquiries, please contact strengthening-families@sos-kd.org! https://lnkd.in/d9sAUVY4

"East Grays Harbor Youth Collaborative puts the focus on local youth. What was once a discussion and strategic goal among members of Summit Pacific Medical Center, staff quickly evolved into a plan to identify and establish relations with community partners." Want to learn more about the Youth Collaborative and how you can get involved in supporting the youth in our community? For more detail, check out our latest article from https://bit.ly/3vBKra6! Read article here, https://bit.ly/4aOsHsl.

Did you know that women are less likely to survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest than men? In particular, AAPI women are most vulnerable because more than two-thirds of Asian American adults surveyed by the American Heart Association said they would hesitate to perform Hands-Only CPR, fearing it may cause harm. Cultural factors and language barriers further limit access to CPR educational materials for Asian Americans, particularly in immigrant communities. Dr. Justin Lee, a CARE Global Faculty member, highlighted the importance of raising awareness to improve cardiac arrest survival rates among Asian Americans through the “Today You Were Ready” campaign on KCBS Radio. The campaign aims to raise awareness about Hands-Only CPR among Asian Americans, particularly AAPI women. Its goal is to empower AAPI women to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies and encourage their communities to perform Hands-Only CPR on women. Access the talk here:https://lnkd.in/g-iBYe_J #Cardiovascularhealth #heartdisease #Heartattack #CPR #cardiacarrest #Asianhealth #asianamericanhealth #Stanford #Health #research #education

This is very important to guide best practice and foundational supports. Please consider having your say

Existing evidence asserts to the potential of #chws in effectively delivering #inclusive #holistic #ecd #interventions while using digital technology to optimize CHW performance! Come join us for an exciting panel discussion where we will unpack how we can leverage digital technology to increase access to ECD service delivery by #chws!

Have you signed up yet for our upcoming learning experience on Decolonizing Trauma-Informed Practice? This is an offering you will not want to miss, facilitated by Sabrina Meherally and sahibzada mayed (صاحبزادہ مائد). Throughout this session, we will critically examine existing frameworks and paradigms, aiming to dismantle institutionalized approaches to trauma that contribute to the pathologization of people’s lived experiences. By exploring the origins of common trauma-informed practices and the significance of the liberatory harm reduction movement, we will contextualize trauma within an abolitionist and anti-colonial context. Through thought-provoking reflections and creative prompts, we will imagine alternative pathways, emphasizing non-prescriptive, non-pathologized, care-based methodologies that prioritize individual agency and community empowerment. Registration is still open: https://lnkd.in/gsg7vcB9

Bioethics services are often perceived as not being fit-for-purpose to deal with contemporary and often time-sensitive issues. In our recent paper from our European Research Council (ERC) funded TechChild project, we highlight the need for time-sensitive, flexible bioethics services, with increased inclusion of palliative care input as early as possible to support children and their families. ECHO - European Children's Hospitals Organisation All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care EAPC Palliative Care Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice

🌍 5th World Congress on Justice With Children: host a satellite event !   We’re excited to announce that applications are now OPEN to Host a Remote Satellite Event as part of the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children (2-4 June, 2025)!   By hosting a Satellite Event, you have the opportunity to organise a key event in your country or region that directly connects with the World Congress on Justice With Children. These events are designed to engage local experts, policymakers, professionals, children, and youth on critical justice issues relevant to your national or regional context.   📌 What does hosting a Satellite Event involve?   • Organise a national or regional roundtable or event aligned with the key themes of the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children. • Your event can take the form of a Panel Discussion, Action-Oriented Working Group, or Certified Training Workshop,  Research workshops or a Dynamic and learning-by-doing session ensuring a rich exchange of ideas that bridges the global and local conversation. • Satellite Events will be part of the official World Congress JWC program, contributing to a broader global movement for child-centred justice.   📚 Take a moment to read the Guideline to Host a Remote Satellite Event, and don’t forget to submit your application! Deadline: November 1st. https://lnkd.in/ezvkendd   #JusticeWithChildren #WorldCongress #ChildRights #SatelliteEvent #GlobalInitiativeJWC #CallToAction #OrganizeYourEvent #JusticeForChildren #ApplyToday