Hey everyone! Did you know yesterday 30 June was Democratic Republic of the Congo's Independence Day? 🇨🇩 A day to celebrate the country's incredible history, vibrant culture, and the enduring spirit of its people! However, Congo also faces significant challenges which lack mainstream attention. In March 2024, the UN reported that the number of internally displaced people in DRC had reached 7.2 million-one of the largest in the world. Thousands of families are on the roads or in camps without water, food, or shelter. We created this special Congo activity pack which explores the wonders of the Kuba Kingdom, the inspiring story of Patrice Lumumba, the remarkable activist Rebecca Kabugho, and the musical legend Fally Ipupa. It's a fun way for all ages to learn about Congo and celebrate its spirit. We sent out this pack to all our subscribers in June. If you're not subscribed and would like your own pack, please comment "CONGO" below and we'll send you the digital download link. All proceeds from these downloads will go to @gomaactif, a vital independent non-profit citizens' initiative. Goma Actif mobilizes volunteers to deliver food, water, shelter, and medical care directly to families impacted by the conflict in North Kivu. By supporting them, we can make a real difference in the lives of those in need. #Congo #KubaKingdom #patricelumumba #rebeccaKabugho #Fallylpupa #ChildrensActivities #africanhistory #SupportCongo #GomaActif
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🌍 Join Us in Making a Difference! 🤝 Sudan Hope Link Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about the humanitarian and economic situation in Sudan. We are not about politics; we are a force for positive change, striving to mobilize resources and reach the international community on Sudanese matters. 🤲 Your Support Matters! 🌐 Spread Awareness: Share our posts and information on social media to raise awareness about Sudanese issues. ⏰ Volunteer Opportunities: Get involved in volunteer opportunities or events to make a direct impact. 🤝 Partnerships: Explore potential partnerships with businesses, organizations, and community groups. 📣 Advocacy: Advocate for Sudanese issues by contacting local representatives and participating in advocacy campaigns. 📅 Attend Events: Join us at our future fundraising events or awareness campaigns to show your support. 📚 Educate Others: Share educational content about the Sudanese humanitarian and economic situation. 👥 Connect on Social Media: Follow us on social media and invite others to stay updated on our activities. 🤝 Encourage Collaboration: Encourage individuals or organizations with relevant expertise to collaborate with us for more effective solutions. 📬 Contact Us: If you are interested in being part of our mission, please reach out to us through our page or email us at hopefosudan@gmail.com. Together, let's create a brighter future for Sudan! 🌟 #SudanHopeLink #HumanitarianAid #GlobalImpact
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🌍 Heartfelt Reflection on Recent Events in Kenya❤ 🌍 Recently, Kenya witnessed peace demonstrations by Youth and Local Communities advocating for more sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities. This has been one of the most historical moments in our endeavors at Kijiji Kwetu, as we engaged with youth from diverse communities in Nairobi and Thika to push our leaders toward greater accountability and transparency.⚖ 🤝 Meeting with Mama Mbogas, farmers, local businessmen, and businesswomen during this endeavor proved that we are stronger when united.💪 🌍 However, what deeply saddens us is the Githurai incident. On the fateful 25th of June, children, youth, women, men, and local communities were killed in cold blood. This tragedy occurred barely two months after our Kijiji Kwetu: Our Sustainable Village Initiative visit to the Goshen Children's Home and the local communities in our efforts. (https://lnkd.in/dGMM2UrS) Our hearts bleed for all the lives lost, for the children left orphaned, for the women turned widows, and for the men turned widowers. 💔 Our hearts bleed for the communities left destabilized and hurt. 💔 Our hearts bleed for the Ngong residents who have recently experienced such an ordeal. 💔 🌱 We sat down and thought, "Do you know how much it costs to raise a child from age zero to 21 only to be killed by a bullet?" Raising that child involves finances, emotional support, prayers, and a village.👧🏿👦🏾 ✌ Our call to action for all leaders: being a leader isn't about wielding power or authority but being selfless and kind. Be human. As we paid a visit to the families affected in Githurai, it was a poignant reminder that life is more precious than an extra coin. 🫂 🤝To the children, youth, and local communities who have departed sooner than expected, may your souls rest in peace. 🕊 #Peace #Unity #CommunityStrength #JusticeForGithurai #JusticeforRongai #KenyaStrong #Leadership #Humanity #KijijiKwetu #SustainableCommunities #Resilience
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Dear friends and family, We are a passionate team committed to making a positive impact in Uganda. Our Mission: At Josephine Orphan Children Centre, our mission is clear: to create lasting change and improve the lives of those in need. We believe that by joining forces with like-minded partners, we can achieve remarkable results. 👉Why Partner with Us? 🌷Collective Impact: Together, we can amplify our efforts and create a more significant impact. 🌷Local Expertise: Our team has deep-rooted connections in Uganda, allowing us to understand the local context and challenges. 🌷Holistic Approach: We address various aspects, including education, healthcare, livelihoods, and community development. 👉How You Can Get Involved: 🎋Collaborate: Let’s explore partnership opportunities. Whether you represent an organization, have specific skills, or share our vision, we welcome your collaboration. 🎋Financial Support: Your contributions directly fund our projects on the ground. 🎋Advocacy: Spread the word about our cause. Follow us on social media, share our posts, and engage with our content. 🎋Volunteer: If you’re ever in Uganda, consider volunteering with us. Your time and expertise are invaluable. Next Steps: I invite you to visit our website https://lnkd.in/em67EP2S to learn more about our work. Feel free to reach out via email (orphanshome2013@gmail.com) if you’d like to discuss potential collaboration further. Thank you for considering our invitation. Together, we can create a brighter future for Uganda—one where every life matters. #visitouehomeofhope #peace #contributions #partnership #collaboration #helping #share #sharethelove.
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Last week, we hosted our second installment of our “Mobilizing for Gaza” webinar series. We addressed the failings and hypocrisy of the feminist movement’s silence on the ongoing genocide in Gaza, while uplifting the vital work of women-led grassroots groups in addressing the immediate needs of the people of Gaza. Moderated by BuildPalestine Co-Founder Besan Abu-Joudeh, we were joined by Asmaa AbuMezied and Reem ElKhaldi, Esq. We encourage you to catch up with the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eqYb3qFr Here are donation links to pertinent and trusted mutual aid initiatives shared by our speakers: Unity for Gaza: Mutual Aid & Resilient Livelihoods: https://lnkd.in/eKxcVA2w Healing Our Homeland: https://lnkd.in/eGhhdmZf Some key takeaways: 💡 Palestine has a rich history of grassroots, feminist organizing. Over time and post-Oslo, the feminist movement has been co-opted by traditional NGOs. 💡 Israel has killed over 9000 women in Gaza and women represent 75% of the injured. By annihilating women and their function in community and family care, this genocide is an assault on all facets of Palestinian life and society in Gaza. 💡 The demonization of Palestinian men through harmful and racist propaganda, as well as the devaluing of their lives as less innocent or worthy of protection than women and children is also a feminist issue. It is a feminist responsibility to call for the protection of ALL life in Gaza. 💡 We can incrementally reclaim the feminist struggle in service of Gaza by supporting locally led efforts driven by and for Palestinians. This is how we circumvent the problematic, conditional funding of traditional NGOs whose mandates undermine the principles of self-determination, decolonization, and liberation. 💡 True feminism is advocating for all life. To keep ourselves committed to the fight, we must cultivate hope as a discipline (as quoted by bell hooks), without romanticizing the ugliness of the past, present, and future of the Palestinian struggle.
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In light of the critical situation in Haiti, it's essential for countries worldwide to come together and support those in need. The recent events have shown the urgent need for assistance and solidarity. PLEASE join hands and stand with Haiti during this challenging time. Partner countries, organizations, and individuals, PLEASE step up efforts and provide the necessary aid to help rebuild and support the affected communities. Together, we can make a difference. #StandWithHaiti #SupportHaiti #Solidarity #SOSHAITI
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Our partners in South Sudan, Transformation of the World in Christ, successfully conducted a 3-day peace and reconciliation conference between the Misseriya community in Sudan and the Dinka of Twic County in South Sudan. The conference was attended by 100 representatives from Misseriya and 100 representatives from Dinka Twic community. This peace conference has led to... • The free movement of people and goods. • Rebuilding of markets along the border. • Inter-governmental relationships within the local governments. • Reduced child trafficking and child labor. • Access to clean and safe drinking water. • The establishment of new trading centers. • Operationalization of schools. This is a very significant step in the stabilization of the communities living along the Sudan and South Sudan borders. #nonprofit
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🌍 Spotlight on Sudan: Embrace APAC presents #WorldRefugeeDay 🌍 At LinkedIn, we believe in fostering spaces of belonging for underrepresented and historically excluded employees and allies. Embrace is an employee resource group aimed at amplifying the experiences of marginalized groups, including displaced immigrants, refugees, and first-generation employees. Recently, we highlighted the crisis in Sudan through an insightful session led by Abdalla Abakar, a Sudanese Microsoft employee based in Munich. Abdalla provided a comprehensive overview of the conflict in Sudan, tracing its origins to General Bashir's rule and the use of militia in Darfur. He explained the ongoing power struggle between the national army and rapid support forces, resulting in widespread displacement, violence, and a severe humanitarian crisis. With over 10 million people displaced, a collapsed healthcare system, and a looming food crisis, the situation is dire. How big is 10 million? It’s nearly double of Singapore’s entire population that is seeking refuge. Abdalla's association in Germany, Hilat Al Bir, has been instrumental in building schools and healthcare facilities in Sudan and is now focusing on providing food and basic necessities to the displaced population. I encourage everyone to research the situation in Sudan, share information within your networks, and consider donating to Hilat al Bir. #EmbraceInitiative #SudanCrisis #DiversityAndInclusion #SupportSudan #LinkedInForGood #LinkedInGives Sanjot Singh Serena Jweinat Vaishnavi Singh Reema Railkar Catherine Flynn
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Violence escalates in eastern #DRCongo Following the recent attacks by the militant group M23 close to the provincial capital of Goma in eastern DR Congo, the situation for #refugees in the region is worsening. "Thankfully, our projects in Ituri are not currently affected by this wave of violence from the M23. However, other armed groups are terrorising people in the Ituri region," says Miriam Suhr, our Program Manager for the DR Congo. "Of course, this increasing violence also has an impact on our work. Supply routes are becoming inaccessible, for example, and in some health zones we have to provide medical care to more and more people due to the increasing number of refugees. This is also pushing our capacities to their limit time and again." ➡️ Read more about the situation here: https://lnkd.in/e_cSHVdN ➡️ To support our work in the DR Congo, donate here: https://lnkd.in/ecM_ghPS #MalteserInternational #WithRefugees #Displacement #Health #HumanitarianAid
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Supporting Palestinians is crucial for them and us as we are watch helplessly Palestinians being annihilated. Do these things. 1. Donating to humanitarian organizations- There are various NGOs and humanitarian groups that provide aid to Palestinians. Research and choose reputable organizations to donate to. 2. Advocacy:Raise awareness about the Palestinian situation, write to your government representatives, and participate in peaceful demonstrations or events that support their cause. 3. Educate yourself:Learn about the history and current issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Understanding the complexities of the situation is crucial. 4. Promote dialogue and peace: Encourage peaceful negotiations and dialogues between parties involved in the conflict. 5. Support businesses: If possible, buy products from Palestinian businesses or organizations to help their local economy. 6. Stay informed:Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the region through credible news sources. #🇵🇸
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⛔️🖲ATTENTION 🖲⛔️ ‼️#Feminists, Human Rights Advocates, #Philanthropists, and #Allies‼️ 📢 Attention LinkedIn Community: Let’s Amplify Awareness for Sudan!📢 #Sudan is currently facing a severe #humanitarian #crisis that requires our #urgent attention and #action. Ongoing #conflicts, #economic #instability, and #political #turmoil are devastating the lives of millions. The #international #community must come together to #support #Sudan in this critical time. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and countless others are facing severe #hunger and #starvation. The ongoing #conflicts and #political instability have devastated communities, leaving many without basic necessities. It's crucial for the #international #community to recognize this #crisis and take action. We must raise #awareness, #advocate for #peace, and #support relief efforts to help those in desperate need. The people of #Sudan need our #solidarity and #support now more than ever. Here’s how you can help: 📍Raise #Awareness: Use your platform to share updates and information about the situation in #Sudan. The more people know, the stronger our #collective voice. 📍#Advocate for #Peace: Encourage your governments and international #organizations to push for peaceful #resolutions and #humanitarianaid. 📍#Support #Relief Efforts: #Donate to reputable organizations providing aid and #support to those affected by the crisis in #Sudan. Let’s stand in #solidarity with the people of #Sudan and amplify their voices. Every bit of #awareness and #support counts in making a difference. #StandWithSudan #SudanCrisis #GlobalSolidarity #HumanRights #Sudan 🇸🇩 🇸🇩 🇸🇩 🇸🇩 #RaisingAwareness #Aid #AmplifyVoices #HumanRights #CollectiveVoices Thank you for your #support!
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