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#odddayswithjon It takes a village to raise a child In traditional Asian culture, the community plays a huge part in supporting each other. Back in the 60s in Singapore, staying in a village (kampung) meant that we could roam about safely and popped into any neighbour's house, as all doors were kept opened during the day time. And I witnessed the community spirit, or the village spirit, at work in Viet Nam where I was invited to share in a youth summit by VietHope - a charity organisation who provides scholarships for needy students. In its 14th year, the summit was held in Can Tho, in a resort that is owned by one of VietHope's beneficiaries. What a success story! To arm these youths with lifeskills, the summit had sessions on softskills, project management, critical thinking and communications. These were immediately practiced with 2 field sessions in an orphanage and a home for people with needs. I also delivered a short sharing on self motivation and self mastery. And to add on to the learning journey of the youths, past alumni members also joined in. Students from the last summit came back as volunteers and the summit was also organised and run by more senior students. What did I learn from them: 1. It takes a village to raise a child. VietHope had their management team, representative from the US charter, trainers, facilitators, alumni members, volunteers, corporate sponsors, students all giving their support to make it a success. 2. Determination Language was a difficulty for me as my tieng viet was limited. But with a capable translator, it allowed the students to understand about positive framing, to bring them success. And they were very eager to learn, by constantly asking questions to clear any doubts. They respected the opportunity to learn from the facilitators. 3. Framing Their motto was skills, knowledge and persistence. With these new learnings, they showed they could re-frame themselves positively to impact those around them. 4. Pay it forward Each of them after the summit has this burning desire to do good for their own community too, and especially for Viet Nam. I am proud to be on this journey with them. Connect with me 👉 Jonathan Wan for my future sharing on mentorship, coaching and youth development. Hit the 🔔 in my Profile page to be notified on my Linkedin activities. #youth #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment #vietnam #cantho #viethope #leadership #summit #

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SHOMEA in partnership with Amaan Africa will be having a 2 days FREE Digital Skills training on the 12th and 13th of April 2024 at CIBAEEVA Orphange Dschang West region, Cameroon. Teaching orphans graphic design and content creation with Canva is a strategic move that aligns with the broader goal of empowering vulnerable populations in this digital age (SDG4). SHOMEA's partnership with Amaan Africa in the "Digital Bridge and Mentorship for Orphans" project is an exemplary initiative that recognizes the transformative potential of digital literacy. It aims to equip orphans with valuable skills that can open up opportunities in today's technology-driven world, thereby fostering their independence and self-reliance. In the digital era, proficiency in graphic design and content creation is not just about artistic expression; it's about acquiring a set of skills that are increasingly in demand across various sectors. For orphans, learning these skills can be particularly life-changing (SDG1). It offers them a way to tell their stories, express their identities, and communicate with the world on their own terms. Moreover, mastering platforms like Canva, which is user-friendly and accessible, makes it easier for them to showcase their creativity and engage with a global audience. This not only boosts their confidence but also enhances their employability (SDG8)giving them a competitive edge in the job market even if they cannot afford for such trainings due insufficient resources. The project also emphasizes the importance of mentorship, which plays a crucial role in guiding orphans through their learning journey. After the training, we will provide personalized support, delegate a project lead at the orphanage to help navigate the challenges that come with learning something new. They will practice constantly with the computer and internet connection donated by Shomea. We are not just teaching orphans how to use digital tools; they are connecting them with a world of possibilities, empowering them to envision and work towards a brighter future. You can donate digital gadgets or cash to support DBMO project. shomeacares@gmail.com Shomea #DBMOproject #digitall #orphans #amaanafrica #shomea #sdg17 #sdg1 #sdg4 #sdg8 #globalgoal #edtech #canva #cibaeeva #westregion #cameroon #africa #sdg10

Digital inclusion should be a fundamental child’s right in the 21st century: Connect - Communicate - Commit with MoMo. Without a connection, you can not get to know each other. Without communication you can’t exchange thoughts, feelings and ideas. Once there is connection and communication you can start to understand and commit to support each other and collaborate based on the ideal of solidarity, equity and inclusion. MoMo Education is Solidarity in Action. Thanks to our partners Vrijwilligers Centrale Amsterdam, EDGE Workspaces, Leerpodium, Wilde Ganzen UNESCO Chair on Environmental Education, and individual donors MoMo developed from a pioneer organization into a professional organization. In the past 3 years, we have developed a global citizenship education program to connect students (10-12 and 13-15 years) from both ends of the wealth divide in Kenya and the Netherlands. Our 2024 plans are ambitious; to connect more than 40 schools on 3 continents, continue developing and improving our Digital Education Exchange Platform, DEEP and to start a new program for 16+ students. MoMo is reaching out to like minded individuals, organizations and companies. We are offering partnerships, so that we can have a positive impact on children rights in a digital age together with you! Get in touch and become part of the MoMo Movement! #Equalopportunity #Education #SolidarityinAction #MoMo #DEEP #Kenya

In our increasingly interconnected world, empowering persons with disabilities through education and economic opportunities is not only a noble goal but also a strategic necessity for advancing global progress. As we strive to construct inclusive and resilient societies, investing in this endeavour is crucial. Through the Trainee Disability Inclusion Facilitator (TDIF) model, we not only impart knowledge about inclusion but also cultivate champions of change within the disability sector. #SparkProject #RuralTransformation #DisabilityInclision

244 million children and young people between the ages of 6 and 18 worldwide are still out of school and have limited access to quality education.   Thus, we are thrilled to partner with unconnected.org to digitally connect underprivileged children - many of whom have little to no access to education - to online learning courses and programs through unconnected.org's education partners. By fostering their digital literacy and skills development, these children can look forward to a brighter future.   To date, our funding and our donation of internet connectivity through our roaming and e-SIM service, Jetpac | Travel eSIM, has powered over 300,000 lessons for underprivileged students in Indonesia and Africa.    Read for more information: https://shorturl.at/BY147 #Circles #Unconnected #CSR #CSRPartnership #jetpac #purposedriven #CorporateSocialResponsibility #DigitalInclusion #TransformingLives #KeepLearningKeepGrowing #SocialInclusion #ConnectingtheUnconnected #Sustainability #SocialImpact #Community #Charity #NGO #SocialResponsibility Rameez Ansar, Adeel Najam, Denise Pu, Pearlyn Yeo, Rishi Rajendram, Andeline Arifin, Avnish Kalhan, Emily Chua, Kelvin Chua, Krystal K., Naufal Miswadi

The #fundraising journey starts today! Our guiding philosophy is "helping others help others". That's why we employ teacher trainers 👩🏫 from among our targeted demographic to provide free teacher training to women 🧕 in the MENA region, who then pass that benefit on to their communities 🌍 Your single #donation creates a domino effect which helps women professionals at three different levels. We've all had moments in our career where a single person had a positive impact that we still feel today. That that's why we ask you to consider being that person for somebody in Syria today. #equityineducation https://lnkd.in/eWgUx7Fs

Such an inspiring initiative by UNICEF, the Generation Future programme, which is making a significant impact in Stung Treng, Cambodia. Launched in 2021, this initiative nurtures youth-led projects, equipping students with vital skills in coding, digital design, and leadership. In rural areas like Stung Treng, educational opportunities can be limited, especially for girls. Traditional gender norms often restrict their academic and career choices. However, projects such as Code for Girls, Cyclo Day, RULErs, and MeaKea are breaking these barriers, providing students with the tools and confidence to pursue their dreams. UNICEF Cambodia’s Generation Future is about more than education—it's about empowering the next generation to lead their communities towards a brighter future, making sure no one is left behind in the digital age. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ekuTYRpX #DEI #BridgingTheSkillsGap #DigitalSkills

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗗𝗚 #𝟰 The achievement of SDG #4 will ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all SDG #4 plays a central role in building sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies. But how do we go about implementing this Sustainable Development Goal? The successful implementation of SDG #4 is based on 3 key pillars: Today we are discussing the first pillar; 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Effective Learning Environments are education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive. These facilities provide a safe, non-violent, inclusive learning place that promotes an effective learning environment for all. This target addresses the need for adequate physical infrastructure and safe, inclusive environments that nurture learning for all, regardless of background or disability status. #sdg4 #effectivelearning #itai 𝘛𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘐𝘛𝘈𝘐 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘵: https://itai.africa/

In 2017 I started working just 2 days a week for UNICEF's global innovation to support the scale up of #UPSHIFT. I was literally infected by the enthusiasm of young UPSHIFTers and really excited to get the opportunity to build on the work of Joshua Harvey in Kosovo, Brian Cotter in Vietnam, Eva Kaplan in Jordan and Nikola Vulic in Montenegro (along with lots of their colleagues and co-collaborators). But we were a small band of believers at that point and there were many reasons people didn't like UPSHIFT. ❌ It was seen as a 'boutique', non-scalable service offering. ❌ It was seen as something that would never work outside (upper) middle income countries. ❌ It was (and still is!!) hard to measure growth in skills such as creativity, teamwork, leadership, communication. ❌ It's reach and impact was shared across multiple results areas and teams; both a superpower and a challenge in terms of ownership. So it was with great excitement in late 2022 that I re-joined the innovation team (alongside the new day job) to author this report on scaling UPSHIFT into education systems globally. It's still early days for this work, with big challenges ahead, but of the now 46 countries running UPSHIFT, 10 have already started to integrate UPSHIFT, with another 28 in various stages of planning. This report has 6 in-depth case studies, with huge thanks to Dhuwarakha Sriram Ravi Theja Bale Manasa Priya Vasudevan Terry Durnnian Pramila Manoharan Khushbakht Hojiev Yukari Tsunokake Besan AbdelQader Beena Kuttiparambil Mavzuna Nurkhanova Sonam Wangchuk ☀️ Kozeta Imami Laurat Raca (+ colleagues) for their time in sharing the great progress in India, Uganda, Tajikistan, Jordan, Bhutan and Kosovo. As Governments around the world seek to build skills for the 21st century, #UPSHIFT presents a unique opportunity of a locally adaptable programme that builds on a global practice and evidence base. It's a very exciting time for the #UPSHIFT community at UNICEF, led by Herve Morin. https://lnkd.in/eXYT3SFm