We’re thrilled to welcome technologist, author and sustainability advocate Kiara Nirghin as Room to Read’s newest global ambassador. Internationally recognized as a scientific and cultural pioneer for her generation, Kiara inspires children of all genders to break barriers and champion change for the world. More about Kiara and the fundraising campaign she’s launching today to benefit girls’ education: https://bit.ly/3XVM3aU
Are you looking for funding for your project💡? This upcoming Be.CULTOUR webinar will explore innovative investment models for #CircularCulturalTourism and how sustainable financing can support social and community-led entrepreneurship. Register below👇
Listening to Vu Le https://lnkd.in/ggMmAtSq and Hilda Gottlieb https://lnkd.in/g3msHrTh having a powerful learning exchange about where we are now and what questions might engage and influence more equitable and loving ways of being and moving forward - moment by moment, project by project, generation by generation.
"Introducing Reciprocity Giving: Transforming Generosity into Global Impact
I'm thrilled to share a new approach to giving that empowers both donors and recipients.
We have launched an Indigogo campaign to introduce this unique approach to providing support to regenerative projects that we hold dear to our heart as they are led by inspirational change makers.
https://lnkd.in/gzVkh7f9
Our Impact Giving campaign is all about reciprocity giving. When you contribute, not only do you support regenerative projects and initiatives around the world, but you also receive 'Reciprocity Giving Vouchers.' based on 30 minutes of an experts time for each $15 dollars a backer contributes.
These vouchers are to be donated to one of our supported projects, doubling the impact of your contribution. Projects can then choose from a range of services offered from support in development accounting and book keeping skills, grant writing to social media support.
We believe in creating opportunities for positive change globally. That's why 50% of the campaign's backing goes toward supporting projects, With the other 50% we use some on our internal costs but the majority of these funds will be used to pay people providing advisory services creating much needed work opportunities and the globe.
For those people in developed countries they can volunteer to provide their time offering their expertise to the projects and individuals from less developed regions can earn much needed income.
It's a win-win where generosity and expertise meet to change the world.
Join us in this reciprocity giving journey, and together, we can create a profound and lasting difference.
Our first target is $30,000 AUD and so we hope our Linkedin community can support this unique approach to making a difference to some amazing projects.
Your contribution matters, and it brings us one step closer to our shared goals. Thank you for being part of our mission!
"This week, my focus in the sustainability landscape has been on DEI—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—a topic that's far more than just a trending hashtag. Our progress, or lack thereof, in DEI can have material impacts on both our social fabric and business performance. I've critically examined how DEI metrics are embedded in well-known frameworks such as GRI and SASB and what they really mean for us. Intrigued? I invite you to explore this nuanced topic in greater detail in my latest blog post, where we go beyond the numbers to assess the true humane implications of commitment to DEI." It is not what you think. Trust Me; https://lnkd.in/gstqVjtQ
It’s still so important that we give attention to the role of women and girls in STEM. Despite work to change things, girls still feel less connected to STEM than boys, have access to fewer STEM subjects in all-girl schools and are not performing as well at higher maths. Women are still under-represented at senior levels in STEM roles in academia and industry - LinkedIn data shows that only 1 in 8 C-suite STEM roles are held by women, compared to 1 in 4 in non-STEM. So there’s lots more to do. It’s not all about the leaky pipeline of STEM graduates - we need to think about how stereotyping of children from the early years impacts their future choices, the culture and precarity that can exist in STEM workplaces and how we can use the conversation about women in STEM to consider how we make it an inclusive place for everyone… let’s throw the doors wide open and welcome everyone. There is certainly plenty to discover, and multitudes of problems to solve! #moregreatminds#internationaldayofwomenandgirlsinSTEM#womeninscience
New Article- Empowering Rural Women: Catalysts for Sustainable Development in the European Union
✍️ This article was written by Anastasia Costantini (Diesis Network ) & Claudia Petrescu (Centrul pentru Legislație Nonprofit).
"By harnessing the transformative potential of green entrepreneurship and sustainable development, rural women can overcome socio-economic barriers, drive innovation, and build resilient communities."
👉 Read the full article here!
https://lnkd.in/e2Sb8knW
Our latest annual report highlights several examples of IREX’s global impact working to empower youth, cultivate leaders, strengthen institutions, and extend access to quality education and information. Read how we continue to work for a better world: https://bit.ly/3VYaQu9
In 2023 we awarded a seed grant to Ecopracticas for "New Voices, New Horizons", a groundbreaking project aimed at amplifying fresh narratives surrounding our collective carbon footprint and its implications for the future, particularly through the eyes of youth.
This initiative is not just about raising awareness; it's about empowering young voices to shape the discourse and drive action towards a more sustainable world. "New Voices, New Horizons" serves as a catalyst for change, bringing together a team of passionate professionals with diverse backgrounds in sustainable development, journalism, sociology, education, and business.
At the heart of this project is a commitment to collaboration, transdisciplinary thinking, and intergenerational dialogue. Drawing from their experiences in advocacy and education through the EcoPrácticas Foundation, the team is dedicated to fostering innovative approaches that resonate with younger generations.
Thanks to support from a TPP grant, "New Voices, New Horizons" has launched a dynamic media platform, providing a space for young leaders to showcase their initiatives and ideas for sustainable development. Additionally, they have revitalized a 12-year-old educational campaign, focusing on community-based projects led by youth.
Through this initiative, Ecopracticas is not only amplifying the voices of the next generation but also inspiring action and driving meaningful change towards a more sustainable future for all. Watch this inspiring video to learn more about their vision and impact.
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“Philanthropy practitioners, institutions and the sector at large are questioning themselves and their practices, continuing to learn and exchange ideas on how they can do better. The transformation agenda is the result of an ongoing quest to be better and do better. To help clarify what that means in practice, we have identified ten key principles to guide philanthropy’s transformation.”
Principles – Wings
A Rebel Girl and our friends at Room to Read coming together. ⚡ Stay Rebel Kiara Nirghin