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It is crucial that child leaders have more knowledge about the importance of safeguarding in order to better prepare and guide them as they assume significant roles of advocacy in their communities. During the #child leadership training, our articulate #safeguarding champion Mandy Ruka, shared World Vision's child and adult #safeguarding policy with the child leaders as well as the invited stakeholders. #childleadershiptraining World Vision

There's no shortage of challenges faced by communities and families across the nation. For most of these issues, the way that communities successfully tackle big problems takes more than just one group to pull on the rope. It's the community assets on the sidelines that are needed to move the dial. (How is that for 3 metaphors in three sentences?) ...not in isolation, and not by just getting angry or loud - through cooperation and leverage. Here's a fresh way to access resources we've been developing since 2003. Here's a fresh way to access these resources https://lnkd.in/eyy4Xphz #communityleadership #communityorganizing #leadership #faithdrivenentrepreneur

YOUth Are Worth leadership investment! Did you know groups that teach leadership, advocacy and organizing help youth see new ways of engaging in the world and teach how to change harmful systems. Tag your favorite program investing in youth leadership below! #YJAM2024, #youthareworthit

Youth-serving organizations almost always emphasize cultivating leadership skills, but how often are those youth empowered to be the architects of their own vision when putting those skills into practice? How often are youth set to work executing a vision that adults have already created, on their behalf? Kate Lord and Janae Phillips of She's the First, a global organization that teams up with grassroots leaders to make sure girls are educated, respected, and heard, share what they’ve learned from making the leap into youth-led advocacy campaigns: 💡Commit to living in a girl’s world (you work for them) 💡Be prepared to go BIG 💡Embrace (and trust) big feelings 💡Work to translate your jargon 💡Give permission to fail Learn how your organization can yield decision-making power to the youth you work with 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYsK9gDU

So, Why Engage Youth in Community Service? Most of the times, individuals, entities and initiatives ignore the power of involving the young people on matters of serving the community. But in reality, engaging youth in community service not only benefits the community but also nurtures a sense of responsibility and empathy among young people. When these young people volunteer their time and skills, they learn valuable lessons in teamwork, leadership, and civic engagement. Community service projects such as environmental clean-ups, mentoring programs, and food drives provide opportunities for young people to make a tangible impact and contribute positively to society. How can we create more opportunities for youth to engage in meaningful community service? It's time to explore innovative ways to inspire and support young volunteers in making a difference in their communities. Together, we can empower the next generation of compassionate leaders. Photo: Green Generation Initiative #YouthService #Volunteerism #CommunityEngagement #Empowerment #CivicResponsibility

Great opportunity to learn more about advancements in the field of neuromodulation! Thanks North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) for sharing! Check out the article below to see the clinical applications on how neuromodulation can positively treat patient symptoms and study effective treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders! Neuromodulation in 2035 TDCS and TMS: Current noninvasive systems rely on electrical activation of the nervous system without compromising the skin. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) drives a current between at least 2 external electrodes. The proposed mechanism is that neural activity is promoted by the current flow under one electrode, and is inhibited under the second. Clinical applications are being explored in rehabilitation, neuropsychiatry, epilepsy, and memory enhancement. A challenge with tDCS is getting currents to penetrate to the targeted neural circuit without causing skin irritation. One method for addressing this is to use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). TMS uses a high current pulse through a coil placed over a specified region of the skin. The current pulses create a large magnetic field (approximately 1 T for peak over 100 μS), which induces a countercurrent that can excite the nervous system. https://lnkd.in/e9e-JFzP Curious to learn more and how non-invasive neuromodulation can be used to help treat patients through clinical practice or research? Don't hesitate to reach out! #neuroscience #neuromodulation #TMS

Big thanks to the incredible teachers and coaches who joined us for the 2024 Teacher Coach Workshop, and to Justice Jack Landau for his insightful remarks on the unit questions! Your dedication helps prepare the next generation of civic leaders. Interested in making a difference? Volunteer for We the People and support our amazing student teams! https://lnkd.in/g4HkP3ku #CivicsEducation #WeThePeople #Volunteer"

🌟Bulletin Piece of the Week🌟 🚀 Ready to dive deeper into systems change but unsure where to begin? We've got you covered! Check out "Getting Involved in Systems Leadership: Resources and Action" in the latest issue of the Bulletin. 💡 You'll find a treasure trove of ideas, tools, and websites to help you: Connect with elected officials 🤝 Stay updated on key policies 📜 Expand your professional network 🌐 🔗 Read more and take action here: https://lnkd.in/ggYaRBZJ #SystemsChange #Leadership #Advocacy #PolicyUpdates #ProfessionalDevelopment

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve." -Dr. Albert Schweitzer #service #volunteerism #giveback #givebacktothecommunity #albertschweitzer #ortizleadership #ortizleadershipsystems #leadership #leadershiptips

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve." -Dr. Albert Schweitzer #service #volunteerism #giveback #givebacktothecommunity #albertschweitzer #ortizleadership #ortizleadershipsystems #leadership #leadershiptips