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📢📢📢📢On 17 October, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of 10 #nonprofits graduating from the 2023 Digital Equity Accelerator! The 2023 Accelerating Digital Equity Global Summit will convene global leaders across philanthropy, technology, government, international development, and social impact to collaborate on ways to close the digital divide in the interest of social and economic justice globally. Who should join: -VC investors, heads of corporate social responsibility and ESG, and philanthropic leaders -Corporate executives and senior staff working across global markets in technology; -Non-profit leaders working on economic inclusion, racial equity, and the digital divide; -Economists, human rights advocates, reporters, and economic development professionals interested in deepening their knowledge base in solving complex, intersectional social challenges through a targeted focus on the digital divide; and -Government and public sector officials invested in infrastructure, employment, healthcare, and educational outcomes. This is a can’t-miss conversation in digital equity and digital inclusion. Spread the word and join us for a riveting program showcasing social innovation and tech. Register today : https://lnkd.in/d2aTme9c Ahmed Ismael - Smiley HP The Aspen Institute Digify Africa Dignity for Children Foundation Ecubed DBE #DigitalInclusion #DigitalDivide #DigitalEquity #GlobalGoals

We've learnt so much from the young people we've worked with over the years, and this weekend we're running our second residential with our Young Evaluators Network who are co-designing and co-delivering a fresh evaluation of the #iwill Fund. So today, we would like to know what's the most valuable lesson you've learnt from working with young people? 💡 Let us know in the comment section below! 👇 #youthwork #youthvoice #impact #youthengagement

#RealLives ➡️ signifies our #focus on the experiences and aspirations of young people in the real world. We value their voices, perspectives, challenges, and dreams. 💜 It’s all about the issues that matter most to them in their local communities. #RealMoney ➡️ underlines our commitment to putting #money into young people's hands. We empower them to create and manage their local youth fund and make decisions about where those funds are invested. It's not just about talk; they allocate real funds to support youth-led initiatives. #RealChange ➡️ is our ultimate goal. We strive to make a meaningful and tangible impact on young people and the communities they call home. Our #approach fosters personal #growth in skills and self-esteem while simultaneously driving #positive transformations within communities, future-proofing their resilience. The #impact of the YouthBank model reaches far and wide, shaping young leaders and communities alike. Here's a glimpse into the powerful #outcomes it delivers: 🔍 Youth Empowerment: It promotes young people as decision-makers at the local level, empowering them to shape their own destinies. 💡 Community-Centered Funding: It uses funding as a mechanism to address issues and problems that young people themselves recognize as important in their communities, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability. 🛠️ Skill Development: It equips young people with a robust toolkit for life, guiding them through decision-making methodologies and supporting their journey towards active participation and growth. #YouthBank #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #Leadership #DecisionMaking #Empowerment #YouthLeaders #EmpoweringYouth #CommunityChange #LeadershipDevelopment #Impact #YouthEmpowerment #Philanthropy #Innovation #Motivation #Education

We welcome Oxfam's excellent report Inequality Inc. and its support of social enterprises and cooperatives as “equitable business models” to “reinvent business”, recently covered in Pioneers Post. Social investors in the equality impact investing field can play an important role here - especially by targeting SEs and cooperatives that are explicitly equality transformative, i.e., those that aim to tackle the root causes, or structures of inequality, one of the five EII investing strategies. #equalityimpact #socialchange #philanthropy https://lnkd.in/gBpXSkay

"Participatory grantmaking centers around an ethos that the people who are being most affected by decisions have a right to make those decisions." 🗣️ - Terry Odendahl This quote encapsulates the heart of participatory grantmaking and mirrors the core values of the YouthBank Model 💝💝 🌏 YouthBank sites around the world are embodying this ethos by putting power into the hands of young people and allowing them to drive decisions that shape their communities. The YouthBank Model's commitment to "nothing about us without us" is more than a slogan; it's a way of life. Through this approach, young individuals are not just beneficiaries of funding; they are active participants and decision-makers, shaping their futures and addressing the issues they care about. As a result, the participatory grantmaking process itself becomes a transformative journey ➡️✨️➡️ Young people increase their knowledge, develop leadership skills and build valuable relationships, all while gaining a deeper sense of agency and influence in determining their life priorities. 💪🏽🥇 Kudos to YouthBank for championing participatory grantmaking and empowering young people to be the change they want to see in the world! 🌎🌈☮️💜 #YouthBank #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #Leadership #DecisionMaking #Empowerment #YouthLeaders #EmpoweringYouth #CommunityChange #LeadershipDevelopment #Impact #YouthEmpowerment #Philanthropy #Innovation #Motivation #Education

With YouthBank, we're not just dreaming of change; we're making it happen in the real world, one young #leader at a time. What embodies the essence of our #work is our #mission and impact: 🌟Real Lives. Real Money. Real Change. 🌟 Let's break it down: Real Lives 🎀👧🏽🎀🧒🏻🎀👦🏾🎀👦🏼🎀👱➡️ signifies our #focus on the experiences and aspirations of young people in the real world. We value their voices, perspectives, challenges, and dreams. 💜 It’s all about the issues that matter most to them in their local communities. Real Money 💰💸💰💸💰💸 ➡️ underlines our commitment to putting #money into young people's hands. We empower them to create and manage their local youth fund and make decisions about where those funds are invested. It's not just about talk; they allocate real funds to support youth-led initiatives. Real change 🌏♻️🌱🌏♻️🌱 ➡️ is our ultimate goal. We strive to make a meaningful and tangible impact on young people and the communities they call #home. Our approach fosters personal #growth in skills and self-esteem while simultaneously driving #positive transformations within communities, future-proofing their resilience. Join us in this incredible journey of #empowerment and #transformation 🚀❣️ #YouthBank #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #Leadership #DecisionMaking #Empowerment #YouthLeaders #EmpoweringYouth #CommunityChange #LeadershipDevelopment #Impact #YouthEmpowerment #Philanthropy #Innovation #Motivation #Education

Digital Inclusion Week starts today! Why is Digital Inclusion critical in Essex County? We asked Essex County’s nonprofit leaders, the boots on the ground in this work, why expanding access to devices, the Internet and digital literacy training is so important for our communities. In this short video on ECCF’s Advancing Digital Equity initiative, you’ll also hear from ECCF, digital equity advocates and our partners about how working TOGETHER is the best way to expand digital inclusion. This work takes all of us. #DIW2023 #DigitalInclusion #DigitalEquityNow https://lnkd.in/ePnXrKdc

🚀 In 2024 we have reached €10 billion in social inclusion bond issuance. 🔎 But what are social inclusion bonds? And how do they help us respond swiftly to crises and meet the social needs of our member countries? Find out in the infographic below ⬇

Embracing difference voices and ways of thinking isn’t just an act of inclusivity; it’s a strategic imperative that has the power to reshare the landscape of wealth management for the better. In this interview, Magui Santos Silva, Software Engineer, Calastone, touches on chipping away at the imposter syndrome she felt in the lead up to IMpower and what more can be done within the industry to embrace the different voices of the wealth management industry. Watch the full interview here: http://spr.ly/6045uuRit #IMpower #FundForum #wealthmanagement #inclusivity #diversity

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