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At #AVPN inaugural Faith and Giving Learning Circle, I discussed the “wicked problem” of violence and exploitation for hidden and vulnerable communities - and how this violence undermines all of our other social impact investments. #InternationalJusticeMission shared how multi-sectoral collaboration with like-minded partners, including government, local community and corporations, to implement an effective Protection Model is key to ending violence, increasing protection, and fueling growth and health in our nations. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gjAz_QvW. We can do and achieve more Together! Rae Lee Lynn Choo Sangeetha Watson Siddarth Chatterjee Naina Subberwal Batra Miwa Chan Sinni Lim David Braga John Tanagho

A quick reminder of what we do 1. Empowering youths, vulnerable children, orphans out of social marginalization, isolation discrimination. 2. Providing skill acquisition and social support to youths, vulnerable children, widows orphans and the general less privileged in the society. 3. Enlightening on the inclusiveness of the less privileged from social marginalization, isolation and discrimination. 4. Assisting in the process of social integration and personal realization of underprivileged children, young people, adult and families 5. Providing medical services to the less privileged in our society 6. Promoting peaceful co-existence, unity and harmony in our society at large by bringing the vulnerable from the poverty line 7. Assisting the teaming population of the underprivileged.

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

We are heartened to hear the new Government's commitment to halve Violence Against and Women and Girls in the King's Speech yesterday. Our CEO Cherryl Henry-Leach responds to Labour's statement with a call for a whole system approach to effectively create positive change, including: - A clear delivery plan that keeps the safety of victims and survivors central to its development.  - Investment in the sector so that vital support provided by specialist organisations is sustained.  - Access to Justice will not re-traumatise victim-survivors and they experience trauma-informed support at every stage from disclosure - Improvements to the NHS include a Coordinated Community Response to health and domestic abuse. - Expectation that all education settings respond appropriately to domestic abuse and actively promote and teach healthy relationships. - Reduce homelessness, recognising domestic abuse as a lead cause, whilst protecting survivors and guaranteeing victims' rights. Read the full blog post at https://lnkd.in/eNT8agYr

When approaching an Indigenous community expect that you’ll need to properly inform, consult, involve, collaborate and empower each other to achieve success. Indigenous peoples are often asked to provide their time and are contacted by multiple institutions. Keep in mind you’ll need to: ✔Build a program or initiative with the support of the community before you begin planning. Avoid bringing a developed plan to a community or nation unless they have asked for it. ✔ Have clear intentions. ✔ Plan time for visiting and relationship-building. ✔ Understand that many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities may have difficulty trusting non-Indigenous partners or organizations due to both historical and ongoing effects of colonial trauma. ✔ Consider reciprocity and be prepared to explain how your project or initiative benefits the community. ✔ Expect to answer questions about budget availability. #UWaterlooCoop #Coop #EDIR

Save the Children – #London – #UK Around the world, too many children start life at a disadvantage simply because of who they are and where they come from. Millions of children are dying from preventable causes, face poverty, violence, disease and hunger. They are caught up in war zones and disasters they did nothing to create. And they are denied an education and other basic rights owed to them. All children deserve better. We champion the rights and interests of children worldwide, putting the most vulnerable children first. With 25,000 dedicated staff across 118 countries, we respond to major emergencies, deliver innovative development programmes, and ensure children's voices are heard through our campaigning to build a better future for and with children. https://lnkd.in/eMeG2Vu8 #NGO #SAvetheChildren

Reminder of what will represents Empowering youths, vulnerable children, orphans out of social marginalization, isolation discrimination. 2. Providing skill acquisition and social support to youths, vulnerable children, widows orphans and the general less privileged in the society. 3. Enlightening on the inclusiveness of the less privileged from social marginalization, isolation and discrimination. 4. Assisting in the process of social integration and personal realization of underprivileged children, young people, adult and families 5. Providing medical services to the less privileged in our society 6. Promoting peaceful co-existence, unity and harmony in our society at large by bringing the vulnerable from the poverty line 7. Assisting the teaming population of the underprivileged.

Mercy Connect Strategic Plan As a Christian organisation, in the Catholic tradition, we are driven by the Mercy ethos of caring. It underpins all we do at Mercy Connect as we strive to ensure that every person living with a disability has equity in our society. Our Strategic Priority Areas to develop include: Community Services - Develop holistic, innovative, high quality and inclusive community services to respond where there is an identified need. Social Justice - To steward the Mercy Ministry Companions theological formation process and advocate for social justice. Respect - Deepen our commitment to respect the dignity of every person with a preferential option for the poor and marginalised. Safety and Wellbeing - Ensure accountable and integrated systems that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of those we service and those we work alongside. Sustainability - Strengthen organisational and financial sustainability. The Mercy Connect Strategic Plan 2024 - 2027 is now available on our website. #MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow

🌐 Reflecting on the 2024 Asia Regional Freedom from Slavery Forum: Empower, Expose, Eradicate 🌟 From August 6th to 8th, the online 2024 Asia Regional Freedom from Slavery Forum convened a dynamic group of professionals, advocates, and survivors to tackle modern slavery with the theme "Empower, Expose, Eradicate: Uniting Against Modern Slavery and Exploitation in Asia." Day One: Empower Focused on equipping communities with essential tools to combat exploitation. Highlights included discussions on educational strategies, economic empowerment through vocational training, legal aid for victims, and survivor-led initiatives. Key sessions featured impactful speakers like Shom Prasad Luitel, Loan Luong, R. Karuppusamy, Nitchaya Laohaphan, Jaye de la Cruz Bekema, Vivian Issac, Ma. Cecilia Oebanda-Pacis, Bryon Lippincott and Lucy McCray. Day Two: Expose Centered around revealing hidden injustices. We presented current data on modern slavery, explored media’s role in storytelling, and examined transparency in global supply chains. Noteworthy discussions were led by Mustafa Qadri, Sarah Lince, Matt Friedman, Jen Green, Carmina Charmaine G. Domingo, Khristine Kay M. Lazarito-Calingin, Marta Furlan, and Mina Chiang, with a focus on mobilizing resources and driving accountability. Day Three: Eradicate Focused on dismantling modern slavery through legislation, international cooperation, and community engagement. Panels featured insights from Eugenio Gonzales, Adrian Pereira, Mallika Karunan, Kosal Hor, Aaboo Varghese, Luong Le, Sreyna Sam, Kuldeep Singh Chauhan, Bart Van Oost, and Bhanuja Sharan Lal covered topics from strengthening legislation to successful cross-border rescue operations. A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, moderators, and attendees, including Davina Durgana, Bukeni Waruzi, Giselle Balfour, and Nicholine Zaragosa. With nearly 1,500 participants over three days, the forum was a testament to our collective commitment to ending modern slavery. Together, we are making meaningful progress towards a world where every person is free from exploitation. Let’s continue to drive change and hold ourselves accountable in this crucial fight. 🌍🔗 #FreedomFromSlavery #ModernSlavery #HumanRights #AsiaForum2024 #GlobalImpact #Advocacy #SocialJustice

🌍 Today, May 25th, we observe the International Missing Children's Day. 🌍 This day serves as a poignant reminder of the countless #children who disappear every year, leaving families and communities in anguish and uncertainty. Each missing child is a call to action for us all to create a safer and more just world. 🔍 SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions - aims to end abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against children. By working towards this goal, we can ensure that every child has the right to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment. Protecting our children means building a society where they can thrive without fear. It means stronger laws, better enforcement, and comprehensive support systems for families. It means raising awareness and fostering a global commitment to justice and safety. 💙 Join us in spreading awareness and supporting this vital cause. Every voice matters in the fight to safeguard our children’s future. Let’s stand together to ensure that no child goes missing, and no family suffers in silence. Together, we can make a difference. 🌟 #InternationalMissingChildrensDay #SDG16 #SDSN #Peace #Justice #ChildProtection #SafeWorld #EndViolence #HopeForChildren UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth SDSN Youth Solutions Program UN SDSN Youth Greece SDSN Greece SDSN Europe REDS / SDSN Spain UNSDSN Turkey UN SDSN Youth Black Sea