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Every child deserves a chance to thrive, no matter where they are born. Today, I want to share the story of a resilient child in Africa who, despite facing poverty and oppression, is striving for a better future. 🌍This child, like many others, dreams of going to school, having enough to eat, and living a life free from fear. But, these basic rights are often denied due to circumstances beyond their control. We have the power to change this. By providing access to education, healthcare, and necessities, we can help break the cycle of poverty and give these children the future they deserve. 🎓🍎🏥Let’s stand together to make a difference. Your support can transform a life and create a ripple effect that will impact generations to come. Remember, every child matters, and every action counts. ❤️Read more about ColourRise Inc.'s goals at our Link in Bio. #EveryChildMatters #AccessToEducation #FutureGenerations #TransformALife #MakeADifference #BreakTheCycle #EndChildPoverty #EducationForAll #ChangeALife #FAZZA #Faz3

Every child deserves a chance to thrive, no matter where they are born. Today, I want to share the story of a resilient child in Africa who, despite facing poverty and oppression, is striving for a better future. 🌍This child, like many others, dreams of going to school, having enough to eat, and living a life free from fear. But, these basic rights are often denied due to circumstances beyond their control. We have the power to change this. By providing access to education, healthcare, and necessities, we can help break the cycle of poverty and give these children the future they deserve. 🎓🍎🏥Let’s stand together to make a difference. Your support can transform a life and create a ripple effect that will impact generations to come. Remember, every child matters, and every action counts. ❤️Read more about ColourRise Inc.'s goals at our Link in Bio. #EveryChildMatters #AccessToEducation #FutureGenerations #TransformALife #MakeADifference #BreakTheCycle #EndChildPoverty #EducationForAll #ChangeALife #FAZZA #Faz3

📢 Unbound's 2022 Annual Report is out now, spotlighting the incredible impact of supporters like you! 💌 The 2022 Annual Report showcases the direct and meaningful influence you have on individuals and families worldwide. 💫 From providing direct cash assistance to funding critical local programs, every step we take together empowers communities to build strong support networks and achieve their goals. 🤝 Highlights from the report: 💛 Over $115 million disbursed in aid, directly impacting lives globally. 💛 268,723 sponsored children, youth, and elders in 430 communities participated in Unbound programs. 💛 723,488 heartfelt letters exchanged, nurturing transformational relationships. 📰 Read our latest article "Life-Changing Impact" to learn more about the impact Unbound has made 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/g4g3X4QR] #Unbound #Wewalktogether #AnnualReport #Impact #Article

In a world where every child should be cherished and protected, Palestinian children are often overlooked by global childhood organizations. Their plight is a stark reminder of the inequality that persists in our societies. #EqualityForAll #ChildRights These children, like any other, deserve the chance to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment. Yet, their daily lives are filled with challenges and adversities that most of us cannot fathom. 🌍🕊️ #EndTheNeglect #ChildrenFirst It's disheartening to see that despite their innocence, Palestinian children are deemed less deserving of attention and support. This disparity highlights a significant gap in our global humanitarian efforts. #SupportPalestinianChildren #HumanRights We must raise our voices and advocate for these forgotten children. They deserve the same opportunities and protections as every other child in the world. 📢✊ #StandUpForPalestinianChildren #GlobalSolidarity Let's work together to ensure that no child is left behind, regardless of their nationality or circumstances. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those who need it most. 💞✨ #HopeForAll #UnityForChange

No child should go hungry in school. Bevan Foundation research indicates that children in Wales are routinely excluded from accessing free school meals because of their parents' immigration status. Our new briefing provides insights into why entitlement to free schools meals is an essential part of tackling poverty and hunger in children affected by no recourse to public funds: 💡 Restricting eligibility for free school melas based on parents' immigration status disproportionately affects children from black and ethnic minorities and results in discrimination. 💡Lack of access to free school meals restricts access to the School Essentials Grant. 💡The Welsh Government should extend eligibility for free school meals to children affected by no recourse to public funds, in line with current eligibility in England. Catch up here: https://ow.ly/lXwe50SCuC0

🌟 Empowering Kenya's Future: Combating Youth Unemployment and Supporting Street Children! 🌟 🇰🇪 Kenya is a land of immense potential, but let's face the facts: 🚫 Youth unemployment stands at a staggering 35%. 👦 Over 250,000 street children fight for survival daily. 🌍 Our global community is built on compassion and collaboration. Together, we CAN make a difference! 🤝 NGOs, it's time to unite and take action! With just a 5% increase in youth employment, we could uplift thousands of lives. 💼 Skilling programs, mentorships, and job placements – the keys to transformation! Let's make it happen! 🙏 Join hands with NGOs like Orphan Reach Network- https://lnkd.in/d3CZQJmk and be part of this change! Together, we can create a brighter future for Kenya's youth and give street children a chance at a better life. 🌟 Share your ideas on how we can make a lasting impact! Together, we are the catalysts for change. 🌟 #YouthEmpowerment #Kenya #NGOCommunity #MakeADifference

To honor #WorldChildrensDay, we asked young people what they would want leaders to consider to create a better, safer world for children. Sneha, a National Youth Council Member at UNICEF USA, asks CEOs and leaders to acknowledge the impacts of child poverty on education, health and development. She asks them to invest more in children and to give them opportunities to raise their voices — opportunities they deserve. #WCD2023

ICYMI: the Community Affairs Senate Committee released its report on poverty in Australia. We welcome the recognition of the prevalence and harm caused by child poverty (Chapter 4) and urge Government to be ambitious in setting a national definition of poverty and legislated targets. After all, what gets measured, gets done. Amanda Rishworth Jim Chalmers Poverty deprives children of the material basics and impacts on wellbeing, inclusion and participation as an an active agent in their own lives. These are fundamental rights. When these rights are not met, the harm is lifelong. For more detail on our advocacy position, see: https://lnkd.in/daJTsw3x or contact Howard Choo Shout out also to our friends at The Children's Policy Centre for the development of the MOR for Children Framework - a child-centred framework for assessing multidimensional child poverty. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d2DBbWJS Cadhla O’SullivanSharon Bessell https://lnkd.in/d3dsWJT8.

I came across the concept of ‘toxic generosity’ recently. "Give once: you elicit appreciation; Give twice: you create anticipation; Give 3 times: you create expectation; Give 4 times: it becomes entitlement; Give 5 times: you establish dependency." And if you stop giving, then you may create resentment and anger - in some cases despair. Does this ring a bell? Whether in personal relationships, family contexts, handout by Governments, foreign aid, CSI/CSR? We do know that such support reduces child hunger, improve school grades, community health and help reduce poverty. BUT, are we not creating a problem here, a dependency through our well-intentioned efforts, based on our needs analyses, public participation (in some cases…), our innovative and smart solutions to meet those needs, to satisfy their expectations, whether regulatory or by the impacted, poor and marginalized? Do we “inadvertently present a one-sided negative view, which often compromise, rather than contribute to community capacity building. People in the communities start to see themselves as deficient and incapable of taking charge of their lives and of the community.” (Kretzmann and McKnight). So, we end up following this 'generosity' cycle...and to break THAT is not 'child’s play'! Perhaps we should, according to Kretzmann and McKnight's Asset‐Based Community Development (ABCD) approach of 1993, "construct a new lens through which communities can begin to assemble their strengths into new combinations, new structures of opportunity, new sources of income and control, and new possibilities for production." Let's take a holistic approach to break the cycle of dependency and build pathways out of poverty, with dignity. #dependency #csi

Insightful post about navigating hurdles in your daily lives. "When people need help, they understand it’s rarely those who have had the most opportunities who can be of most help, but those who have had the least." Including people with a lifetime of experience navigating systemic hurdles demonstrates a skill set not often found with those who have never had to do this. #livedexperience #equitableaccess #socialwork #socialworkers