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#tbt CreativeChange 🎨 The arts and culture serve as potent catalysts for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering unique avenues for engagement and impact. 💬 Through various #artistic expressions, they raise awareness and evoke emotions, driving action on #social, #environmental, and #economic issues. #Artists advocate for change, mobilizing support for SDGs and fostering #dialogue for understanding and #empathy. 📈 Arts #education empowers individuals with knowledge and inspires #sustainable action. Additionally, cultural preservation contributes to #povertyalleviation and sustainable urban development, promoting economic opportunities for communities. 💡 #Artistic expression fosters #innovation and creative problem-solving, crucial for addressing #SDG challenges. By embracing the arts, communities tap into economic potential, fostering growth, and promoting #cultural #diversity. ☮ Integrating #arts and #culture into sustainable development efforts enhances engagement, promotes social cohesion, and accelerates progress towards #SDGs. 👉 Would you agree? Learn more about our CreativeChange Project and share your perspectives and arts-infused impact efforts with us at art4development.net #changemaker #artist #art #art4development #creative #change #sustainability #socialimpact #envrionmentalimpact

Open Calls for Art Exhibition with the UN SDG Action Campaign and HUG, Apply until 15 August 2024 The United Nations SDG Action Campaign and the HUG, a global community for artists, have launched two collaborative Open Calls for upcoming art exhibitions. Artists from around the world are invited to submit artwork that reimagines and recalibrates political, economic, social, and environmental systems for a peaceful, just, and inclusive present and a hopeful future. Submissions are open until 15 August 2024. This is a chance to contribute to a powerful movement using art to take action, inspire change and promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   The selected artworks will be showcased in the coming months at key milestone events including the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York and the UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony in Rome.     Open Call: Hope in Action: Transforming Tomorrow | Submission link: https://bit.ly/sdgart1  Seeking artwork on current issues such as Climate Action, Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment, Food Security, Peace, Youth, and Digital Technologies.    Open Call: Economic Justice - Building a Just Future | Submission link: https://bit.ly/sdgart2   Seeking artworks on the theme of Economic Justice    Submission Details Deadline: 15 August 2024 Formats Accepted: 16:9 or 9:16 in jpg, jpeg, png, .mp4 Artwork must align with the thematic priorities and reflect a positive, hopeful tone Participation is free of charge 

On this International Youth Day, the theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development" resonates with my journey in photography. What started as a simple “click” to capture moments has evolved into a powerful tool for driving progress and sustainable development. Photography has not only shaped my life but has also opened doors to mentoring young photographers and consulting for organizations, enabling me to engage in dialogues that influence policy and community development. In our rapidly advancing digital world, youth are not just participants but are taking charge and leading the way by harnessing technology for the greater good. Each click, whether of a camera shutter or a mouse, holds the potential to inspire action and build a sustainable future. Let’s continue to explore digital pathways, take the lead, and use our talents to drive positive change. Happy International Youth Day! #youthday #internationalyouthday #YouthInclusion #DigitalInclusion #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment

Celebrating the energy, creativity, and potential of our youth today! Here’s to their drive to create a brighter future and lead with innovation. Happy International Youth Day! 🌍🚀 #InternationalYouthDay #youthempowerment #youthvoices #futureleaders #youthinaction #globalyouth #youthforchange #empoweryouth #youthpower #changemakers #ITcompany #ConsoleBitTechnologies

👠 "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" Event: Celebrating Empowerment! 👠 Dear LinkedIn community, I had the pleasure of attending the inspiring "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event at New Generation University, hosted by the League of Orators. As an advocate for empowerment and positive change, I was thrilled to be part of this impactful gathering. 🌟 Key Takeaways: 1. Strength in Unity: Witnessing diverse voices come together to celebrate women's resilience and achievements was truly heartwarming. We are stronger when we stand united. 2. Breaking Stereotypes: The event encouraged open discussions on self-confidence, breaking gender stereotypes, and fostering supportive communities. Let's challenge norms and redefine what's possible. 3. Believe in Impact: Our collective efforts matter. Whether through storytelling, collaboration, or shared experiences, we can create lasting change. Let's continue to inspire and empower one another. 🔴 Motto: Red. Rise. Rule. Let's rise above societal expectations and empower each other. As Amb Yasmin Jemal, Founder and President of Know My Generation, says: "We believe in impact, and together, we can create positive change." Thank you to the League of Orators and all participants for an enlightening experience. Let's keep the momentum going! 💪 #Empowerment #GenderEquality #Inspiration #ChangeMakers

The ongoing games in #Paris marked a profound shift in hosting mega events, focusing on #sustainability, #innovation, and #inclusivity. 🦾 Paris 2024 isn’t just about medals; it’s about setting a new standard for events worldwide: 👉 Sustainability is integrated into every aspect, from infrastructure to reducing carbon footprints. 👉 Innovation goes beyond technology by reimagining processes. 👉 Inclusivity ensures diversity and accessibility in all aspects of the event. 👉 Legacy prioritizes long-term community benefits over short-term spectacle. Explore more in our latest report: ➡ https://lnkd.in/d9x3N6Pz #RolandBerger #SustainableFuture #InnovationInEvents #Inclusion #LegacyBuilding Alia Sabala, Faris Momani

On one of our recent projects - futures perspectives and facilitation in the cultural sector.

“A sustainable and fair future will be a distant dream if we do not work with children and give them the space to collaborate and creatively work together to find solutions to global issues. Children are solution finders.” - emphasizes Konstantina, our dear host from Stimmuli For Social Change Greece. Children, as Konstantina rightly points out, are natural solution-finders. Their untapped creativity, unfiltered perspectives, and boundless imagination hold the key to finding innovative answers to some of our world’s most complex challenges. By giving them the space to collaborate and express their ideas, Global Children’s Designathon becomes a catalyst for nurturing the next generation of problemsolvers and changemakers. 🚀 We hope you are inspired to join the designathon movement. Join the platform and learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-kbEYFe #GlobalDesignathon #SustainableFuture #MakeItCircular #ChangemakerChildren #DesigningForChange #CreativityUnleashed #SustainabilityMatters #CircularEconomy #CircularDesign #Invitation #Collaboration #GlobalEducation

Every day, people from all over the world, spread information about the highest value — Human Life. ❓ Is it possible to have a world where this value comes first? 💫 Imagine a world where humanity is united in one big family, where differences in cultural traditions and mother languages are not sources of conflict, but of richness and harmony. A world where people respect each other's beliefs, values, and identities, and celebrate their diversity as a strength, not a weakness. A world where people cooperate and collaborate for the common good, and where peace, justice, and solidarity prevail. 🔶 This may sound like a utopian dream, but it is not impossible to achieve. ✅ We as Humanity have the potential and the power to make this vision a reality. We have the knowledge and the resources to do so. We have the examples and the inspiration to follow. All we need is the will and the courage to act. Let us not wait for others to do it for us, or for the situation to get worse. Let us start today, and let us start with ourselves. Let us imagine, and let us create, a world where humanity is united in one big family, where diversity is a blessing, and where unity is a beauty. 🌎 Together, we can create a more beautiful, harmonious, and sustainable world for all. Let's build a Creative Society! ⭐️ The official website of the Creative Society Project: creativesociety.com 🙏How do you spread information about the most important project of all mankind - the Creative Society project? We are looking forward to your examples. #ShareYourStory #CreativeSociety #GlobalCrisis #Responsibility #ActNow #SPEAKUP #ThursdayVibes #ThursdayThoughts #ThursdayMotivation #314Day

Great article introducing Art Community Engagement - Engaging the art community acts as a catalyst for constructive social change. Communities can tackle urgent issues, give voice to underrepresented groups, and promote inclusivity by working together on art projects. Through artistic expression, people can use art as a tool for advocacy and empowerment to creatively convey their goals and concerns. This kind of participation goes beyond merely appreciating art; it turns art into a vehicle for activism and public discourse. By collaborating on artistic projects, community members can address critical societal issues, bring attention to marginalised voices, and foster an inclusive environment. Art becomes a medium for activism, transforming public engagement and sparking meaningful conversations. Through this collective effort, communities not only appreciate art but also harness its power to drive positive change.