Service with Smiles! The Alliance for Baxter Women business resource group recently hosted a volunteer event with Feed My Starving Children in Northern Illinois. Baxter volunteers helped pack more than 27,000 meals to send to children in Nicaragua. That amounts to feeding 74 children for an entire year. #BaxterGivesBack #LifeAtBaxter
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On #internationalwomensday2024 I can't do better than share this post from the brilliant Caroline Teti #Cash #Women #EconomicEmpowerment #InvestInWomen
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#InvestinWomen #AccelerateProgress Sharing my firsthand experience of how GiveDirectly donations impact women in living in poverty this #internationalwomensday. As a woman born in the rural villages of western Kenya, I watched mothers toiling to make life livable for their children, forgoing the basics to give us access to the little they could. It was not uncommon for women to go hungry or lack decent clothing to give their children a chance to eat and dress. Charities that showed up would often reinforce this desperation rather than relieve it. I saw mothers with babies strapped on their backs scrambling for food handouts when a charity arrived unannounced and disorganized, with a limited supply. Others endured doing hard labor when a program promised a paltry payment for those strong enough to work. After university, I worked on water and sanitation projects, but it wasn’t until 2016 when I took a job implementing GiveDirectly’s basic income study that I understood the unique power of direct cash. Money sent directly to women living in poverty is a promise of courage, control, and choice. Evidence shows women can use cash to improve their health and that of their children, increase savings, start businesses, and attend school. With cash, domestic violence decreases and joint decision-making between wives and husbands increases. That said, unconditional cash is not a silver bullet. Some studies find the positive impacts are more pronounced for men than for women, and in some families, an influx of cash may exacerbate, not reduce, conflict. This is why GiveDirectly continues conducting rigorous research – the more we know about how cash helps, the better we can design our programs. Our goal is to be a valuable partner in the decisions recipients make about their lives. Recently, I visited Mozambique to see how your donations deliver hope to women living in these remote rural communities. Effie explained her decision to send her daughters away for school with pride: they will not get married off at 14 years, bear children when young, and experience gender-based violence as other women in their village have. Rita could not hide her joy! Receiving $40 a month allowed her to resume her HIV antiretroviral treatment. She’d defaulted because she lacked bus fare for the hospital 12 miles away. Now she has hope in living longer and caring for herself and her family. This International Women’s Day, I feel proud to have given dignity and choice to women living in poverty. #InspireInclusion #iwd2024 To learn more, listen to my recent appearance on @Charlie Bressler’s @the Life You can Save podcast:
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The simplest possible explainer of our organisation's work is: 1) advocacy, 2) research, and 3) community building for the rights and wellbeing of trans people in Europe and Central Asia — read more in this post and support <3
💪🏽TGEU — Trans Europe and Central Asia — is a trans-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing the rights and wellbeing of trans people. 🫂 We represent over 200 member organisations in more than 50 countries. Together, we’re building a better future for trans communities. 💼We have three main areas of work: advocacy, community building and research. 📢Advocacy ⚖️ We advocate for the rights of trans people at the EU and UN levels, ensuring that marginalised groups are prioritised. We collaborate with our members to support national advocacy efforts and ensure advocacy work is coordinated at the regional level. 🤝🏽 Community Building 🌍 We invest in the capacity, skills, and wellbeing of trans communities and organisations. By providing support and opportunities, we strengthen trans rights movements and foster solidarity. Every two years, we host the largest gathering of trans activists in the region: the European and Central Asian Trans Council. 🔍Research 📊 Through research, we gather vital data on the challenges our communities face. This helps us and our allies advocate for laws and policies that improve trans lives. 🫶🏽 All of our work is focused on creating legal, social, and political change to improve the lives of trans people. Help us continue our work by donating! ✨Support our work: https://lnkd.in/dXZpDsg4 #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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💪🏽TGEU — Trans Europe and Central Asia — is a trans-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing the rights and wellbeing of trans people. 🫂 We represent over 200 member organisations in more than 50 countries. Together, we’re building a better future for trans communities. 💼We have three main areas of work: advocacy, community building and research. 📢Advocacy ⚖️ We advocate for the rights of trans people at the EU and UN levels, ensuring that marginalised groups are prioritised. We collaborate with our members to support national advocacy efforts and ensure advocacy work is coordinated at the regional level. 🤝🏽 Community Building 🌍 We invest in the capacity, skills, and wellbeing of trans communities and organisations. By providing support and opportunities, we strengthen trans rights movements and foster solidarity. Every two years, we host the largest gathering of trans activists in the region: the European and Central Asian Trans Council. 🔍Research 📊 Through research, we gather vital data on the challenges our communities face. This helps us and our allies advocate for laws and policies that improve trans lives. 🫶🏽 All of our work is focused on creating legal, social, and political change to improve the lives of trans people. Help us continue our work by donating! ✨Support our work: https://lnkd.in/dXZpDsg4 #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Championing Children's Rights: How We Can Support the Next Generation International Children's Day is a vital moment to reflect on the fundamental rights and well-being of young people worldwide. The UN Convention on the Child outlines core rights, including access to education, healthcare, and a decent standard of living. However, over 250 million children globally are out of school, and 1 in 6 live in extreme poverty, lacking essential needs. Other pressing issues include child labor, violence, exploitation, and the impacts of displacement and humanitarian crises. These deprivations undermine children's ability to survive, develop, and participate fully in society. How Can You Make a Difference? While the scale of these problems is daunting, there are meaningful ways we can take action: 1. Educate yourself and others about children's rights and challenges. 2. Volunteer or donate to reputable child-focused organizations. 3. Use your voice to advocate for policy changes that protect children. 4. Practice everyday acts of kindness to uplift young people in your community. When we come together to champion the next generation, we can build a brighter, more equitable world for all children to thrive. This International Children's Day, let's recommit ourselves to this vital cause. #InternationalChildrensDay #ChildRights #Advocacy #Philanthropy #Education
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Today, people all across Canada will try to give a voice to those who no longer have one. Red Dress Day, first observed in 2010, happens every May 5th and was inspired by Jamie Black, a Métis artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jamie hung hundreds of red dresses in public places to represent missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and to bring awareness to the issue. While wearing red on May 5th continues to be a wonderful sign of solidarity, please also commit to taking action: 1. Educate Yourself Learn about the systemic issues facing Indigenous communities and the root causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. 2. Amplify Indigenous Voices Share resources, stories, and initiatives led by Indigenous individuals and organizations. Let's ensure their voices are heard loud and clear. 3. Support Indigenous-Led Initiatives Donate to organizations working on the ground to provide support, advocacy, and healing services to Indigenous communities affected by violence. 4. Advocate for Change Call on policymakers to prioritize the safety and well-being of Indigenous peoples. Demand action to address the gaps in justice, healthcare, and social services. Together, we can turn awareness into action and create a future where every Indigenous person feels safe, respected, and valued. #RedDressDay #MMIWG #Canada #IndigenousRights
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Do you want to make a living or a life? Winston Churchill reminds us that giving is the key to a meaningful life. Find out how you can make meaningful gifts to people with disabilities and their families, and change lives. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtErR5B9 #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusivityMatters #DonateForACause #VolunteeringOpportunities #VolunteerOttawa #Ottawa #ABLE2
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On day 4 of #VolunteersWeek, Spirit Suggests... 💡 Be transparent about access provisions for volunteer roles from the start. Let's ensure volunteering is inclusive for everyone without placing undue burden on disabled people. More in this in our Inclusive Volunteering report: https://lnkd.in/gNE_EdHh #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek #CommunityImpact #LongTermChange #VolunteerOpportunities #inclusivity #accessibility
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Stand with Us: Push for #GlobalAction to #EndViolence against #StreetChildren As we count down to this landmark event, the gravity of our mission becomes ever more pressing. 1 billion children are victims of violence - a staggering number that profoundly impacts the lives and futures of countless young people, including many living on the streets. Violence in the form of mental, physical, economic, or social abuse is an ongoing crisis for street children. They are often subjected to severe exploitation and denied fundamental rights, driven to the streets by circumstances beyond their control. Our combined efforts are critical in addressing these pressing issues and providing meaningful support. We are the first generation with the knowledge, and the power, to ensure every child is protected. Our collective responsibility is to safeguard these vulnerable children and pave the way for a future free from violence. We earnestly call upon our community to urge their Ministers to attend the inaugural #GlobalMinisterialConference on Ending Violence Against Children this November. This conference represents a pivotal opportunity for global leaders to commit to actionable solutions and foster collaborative efforts at the grassroots level. It is essential that every child, including those in street situations, has the chance to live a life free from violence. Our ongoing work, alongside government initiatives and social organizations, strives to lift these children out of their critical circumstances. Let us unite to amplify our voices and advocate for impactful change. Let’s make a difference together. Visit https://lnkd.in/eVK8J4Xv for more information and join the movement to protect every child. #EndChildViolence #GlobalConference #InOurHands #ChildProtection #ViolencePrevention #ChildRights #HumanRights #ViolenceIsNotTheAnswer #StreetChildren #Advocacy #NGOAction #CollectiveEffort Safe Society | Consortium For Street Children | Plan International | BRAC | Global Fund for Children | Toybox | Street Child United | Azim Premji Foundation | Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation | BBC | Street Children Empowerment Foundation (SCEF) | CRY - Child Rights and You | Kindernothilfe e.V. | The Asia Foundation | Girl Effect | AWO Bundesverband e.V. | Airport Authority | Global G.L.O.W. |
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Everyone in our country deserves the right to get the support they need 🌈 LGBTIQ+ communities are some of the most under-resourced in Australia. For every $100 of government funding, LGBTIQ+ organisations receive just 6 cents. Yet government funding is still a primary source of funding for these organisations. By creating grants programs that are tailored to the needs of our community, we can make a real difference for those on the frontline - which is exactly what we, with our good friends GiveOUT Australia, have done through the AWARD WINNING Amplify Pride Fund. We are community, for community. When we work together, we can help the people that need it the most, to get the support they need. [ID: a white background with rainbow paint stripes coming down from the top. Text overlaid. The Aurora and GiveOUT logo down the bottom, and to the right a purple illustration of one hand giving money to another hand]
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