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We believe that providing a strong foundation for women's groups is crucial. Training in management and financial literacy are the basic building blocks for groups empowerment. 16 members of the Women's Community Enterprises (KUEP) in Suka Damai and Sungai Lilin Villages, Musi Banyuasin District, South Sumatra received training to enhance their skills in finance and management. The training was part of CARE Indonesia's Women’s Empowerment Program in Palm Oil Communities. #FinancialLiteracy #WomenGroups #WomenEmpowerment

Next Wed., 6/5, join ASU School of Social Work to celebrate the release of the "Routledge International Handbook of Social Development, Social Work, & the Sustainable Development Goals," featuring a chapter by CSD’s Aytakin Huseynli, Ph.D. Register to save your spot: https://bit.ly/4dVZTQk Access Dr. Huseynli’s chapter online: “The Role of Social Workers in Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Azerbaijan” By Aytakin Huseynli https://lnkd.in/g6sdrqc5   The chapter discusses the role of social work in Azerbaijan in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Before discussing social work's role in meeting SDGs, the chapter gives a background about the history of social protection and social work, and their pre, during, and after Soviet time development. The chapter describes the current system of social protection which was inherited from the Soviet regime like many post-Soviet countries. Later the chapter debates the unique achievements and challenges of social work in playing a decisive role in achieving of 10 out of 17 SDGs in Azerbaijan. Social workers of Azerbaijan face a double challenge: first, establishing themselves professionally and second, playing their important role in achieving the SDGs. However, despite being a very young profession, with a history of no more than 17 years, social workers in Azerbaijan are actively involved in the implementation of SDGs 1, 5, 10, and 16.   #SocialWork #SocialDevelopment #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SocialProtection #GlobalGoals

🎉 Once again, Finland leads the flock as the world's happiest country in 2024! It's a moment of pride and a testament to the Nordic spirit, with our neighbors – Denmark (2nd), Iceland (3rd) Sweden (4th) and Norway (7th) - also shining brightly at the top. 🌍   Despite our lead, complacency isn't in our nature. The quest for happiness is ongoing, and we need to stay determined to explore new avenues to enrich our communal well-being further. It's not just about maintaining the lead; it's about continuously enhancing the quality of life for every Finn.   How, you may ask? Through the power of friendship skills. Yes, you heard it right. ‘Each of us is sweet just like this’ – Arla Luonto+ message celebrates embracing diverse individuality, community, support, and lifting each other up. In our quest to nurture these skills, we're not alone. Arla has joined hands with Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto - Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, embarking on a mission to bolster friendship skills among young Finns. This initiative is more than just an investment in friendship skills & happiness; it's a commitment to fostering deeper connections and building a more cohesive society. 🤝   #Finland #Happiness #ContinuousImprovement #FriendshipSkills #ArlaTeot #ArlaLuontoPlus #häästääg #Kaveritaidot

April 30, 2024 Youtz Media collaborated with Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga RI (Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia) & Pijar Foundation to form an event called Koference 1000 Indonesian Community Leaders, with the theme "Collaborating to Build the Country for Golden Indonesia 2045". Taking this opportunity made my perspective wide open. I learned many lessons from this event. Being brought together with great people from all over the archipelago, of course there are many good things that I can learn during the event. Thinking critically about how education, health, and welfare can be sustainable

TIST Cluster Servants in Isingiro, Kenya, are working together to distribute Profit Share vouchers to TIST Farmers who have planted and cared for their trees! TIST has a policy of sending one man and one woman together to new areas when introducing TIST. Having one man and one woman as a team makes it possible for women - especially in cultures where the gender dynamic is still shifting - to feel more comfortable asking questions and speaking up, because they see that TIST values women as a core part of the program. There are many benefits of having men and women work together: 1. Diverse Perspectives: Men and women bring unique perspectives to the table. When Cluster Servants collaborate, collective wisdom is amplified, allowing complex challenges to be solved with creativity and innovation. 2. Enhanced Problem-Solving: Different viewpoints lead to more comprehensive problem-solving. Teamwork allows Cluster Servants to tackle issues from various angles, resulting in more effective and well-rounded support for the farmers they serve. 3. Balance and Harmony: Combining the strengths of both genders fosters balance and harmony in any team. 4. Stronger Communities: When men and women work together, they create role models for future generations by instilling values of equality and respect, paving the way for a more inclusive society. Thanks for your support of TIST Farmers doing work for people and planet! @tistprogram #ouransweristrees #teamwork #genderequality #genderinclusion #inclusivesociety #inclusiveworkplace #menandwomen #workingtogether #helpingfarmers

"A purportedly child-friendly program aims to indoctrinate the next generation of Papua through socio-economic approaches, suggesting that their forests are unimportant and that palm oil cultivation can better implement business principles (i.e., generate profit) for interested parties. The true intention of these parties is to acquire Papuan land rather than uplift the Papuan people, exploiting the perceived lower quality of human resources in the region. These parties possess significant financial resources and government backing, while the local population lacks comparable power and resources." https://lnkd.in/gySEhnYk

Our holistic approach in achieving gender justice and social inclusion is also applied in the acceleration stunting reduction program in West Sumbawa Regency, a collaborative work with PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara, the West Sumbawa Regency Government, and YCP. Through the management of nutrition gardens, including in Talonang Baru Village where YCP supported with training to women farmer groups in December 2023, various vegetables have been harvested. The harvested produce is then used as ingredients for Provision Additional Nutritious Meals (PMT) menus for children with stunting and expected mothers with chronic energy deficiency. #StuntingReduction #YayasanCAREPeduli #HolisticApproach #GenderEquity #SocialJustice

Social Auditing and Accountability training was conducted at Tading Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag, from 3rd to 5th September 2023. A total of 45 members ( 20 F & 25 M) attended the training. This activity is under the project titled "Strengthening the Rights of Youth and Women in Rural Communities through a Human Rights Based Approach to Development," funded by European Union and implemented by HELVETAS Bhutan, IDEA and Tarayana Foundation. #ruraldevelopment #socialauditing #accountability #transperancy #genderbalance #participation

On Sunday night (02/04), Indonesian presidential candidates Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto, and Ganjar Pranowo engaged in their last round of election debate ahead of February 14 elections. 🗳 💡 The debate encompassed key themes: social justice, culture, education, technology, health, public services, human resources, and social inclusion. Here are 3 key takeaways from some of the social themes discussed. 🧑🏽🏫 ON EDUCATION ↳ Anies: Advocates for expedited teacher certifications, scholarships for educators' children, exempting educators’ residences from property tax (PBB), framing education as an investment rather than a cost. ↳ Prabowo: Views education as a systemic issue, emphasizes budget transparency, and advocates for STEM study scholarships abroad. ↳ Ganjar: Highlights inadequate teacher compensation, suggests educators that are paid provincial minimum wage (UMP) be supplemented by a 10% increase, and proposes education billing based on economic status. 👥 ON DISABILITY RIGHTS ↳ Anies: Emphasizes comprehensive data and government budget allocation, advocates collaboration with Social Services (Dinas Sosial), and views disability rights as both a human right and a national responsibility. ↳ Prabowo: Commits to integrating people with disabilities into the workforce and proposes increased budget allocation for disability-inclusive programs and infrastructure. ↳ Ganjar: Introduces an identity card program (KTP Sakti) for data collection on people with disabilities, emphasizes inclusion and agency in policymaking, and ensures that "no one is left behind." 🌎 ON INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS ↳ Anies: Suggests engaging with migrant activists to address issues faced by Indonesian migrants abroad and advocates for a balanced approach involving government and activists. ↳ Prabowo: Recognizes migrant activists' support for Indonesian workers globally and stresses the importance of strengthening worker protection laws. ↳ Ganjar: Prioritizes accurate data collection of Indonesian workers abroad in collaboration with embassies and the Foreign Affairs Ministry and highlights the state's duty to protect workers abroad. #DebatCapres #DebatPilpres2024 #DebatKelimaPilpres2024 #Pilpres2024

📣 Localizing the SDGs through community engagement is key! In Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital city, the United Nations in Indonesia, ESCAP and UNDP are collaborating to ensure inclusive and sustainable development. By engaging local governments, persons with disabilities, women, youth and local communities in stakeholder consultations, we're shaping a comprehensive VLR report. https://buff.ly/3K3dmbb