Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition’s Post

Building partnerships is essential to elevate grassroots youth voices into the rooms where policies are made.

✊OP-ED ALERT: Even if you don’t see yourself as an “activist” or the marching type, there is room for everyone in the movement towards a more just and sustainable present and future. We show up for system change with the votes we cast, the protests we attend, the voices we amplify, and the causes we advocate for – in small gestures and grand actions, write Claire Rousell, Lisa Makaula, Aphiwe Ngalo, Geronimo De Klerk, Afika Ndlela and Stella Hertantyo on why we marched for System Change last week and the many ways we can move from protest to progress. 🌍 While creating the demands for the mass action on 21 March 2024, civil society groups and March for Systems Change organisers identified six intersecting areas, forming part of the current social and ecological crisis, that need urgent attention to create a more just and sustainable society. 🌱 “It has never been clearer that the dominant systems are failing the majority of people and that the world is ripe for systems change. While it may seem as though there are no coherent alternatives, the seeds of new systems are growing from the ground up.” 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dWm-yC5w #MarchForSystemChange

I love this post on Jessica Pang-Parks MES, CVA blog, a conversation with Faiza Venzant, CVA about the Equity in Action toolkit, and more broadly about equity as a value in volunteer management. As volunteer managers approach #IVMDay24 tomorrow and reflect on our new normal, conversations about equity must be centered in our work, this blog really demonstrates why.

It’s #ProBonoWeek! Join us as we celebrate the dedication of our advisers and panellists who are committed to promoting fair and equitable access to justice. Stay tuned throughout the week to learn more about the impactful work they do! #WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice"

Here's proof. Socially Responisble Public procurement can create innovative housing solutions. 🏘️ In Seville, Spain, it works. Listen to Samuel Barco, Expert on Socially Responsible Public Procurement, explaining how Seville City Council did it: After preliminary market dialogues, they invited social organisations through a competitive process to develop community housing cooperatives. The buildings are constructed and owned by the cooperative itself. https://lnkd.in/dV2PFkuM #WeBuySocialEU

👀Watch the video and familiarize yourself with the basic information and the achievements and activities so far that have been realized in the "SUDECU" project! 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dWz8zYqD -The SUDECU program is supported by the Zurich University of Teacher Education and funded by the Charity Fonds of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland PHZH International Projects in Education Kanton Zürich #competencedeveleopment #youth #parents #democracy #culture #sustainable #skillsdevelopment #ReferenceFrameworkofCompetencesforDemocraticCulture (RFCDC)

💡 "How can you procure without needing a social clause?" Find out how public procurement can benefit your community! 🎥 Lorraine Corcoran, Director at Social Enterprise Republic Ireland (SERI), shares valuable insights: - Social enterprises bring unique local value - Working together in consortiums makes bidding possible for social enterprises - Social organizations' impact on communities deserves fair pricing #WeBuySocialEU #EUPublicProcurement https://lnkd.in/dFGAW7ku

In the face of today’s challenges—rising authoritarianism, climate instability, and economic uncertainty—many are looking for ways to build stronger movements and foster long-term change. JASS (Just Associates)’ Just Power: A Guide for Activists and Changemakers offers a thoughtful resource with practical tools and insights drawn from years of experience. It’s designed to support those striving to make a difference in the world, whether through advocacy, grassroots organizing, or community building. Explore the guide and see how it can inform your work: https://ow.ly/vBpq50TCMtX

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For six months, our campaign has been crisscrossing the country to deliver a message about how we can forge a new civic path. At a time when people are fed up with our politics, this civic campaign is spreading across the nation. Here's 3 takeaways as to why. 1) When traditional candidates only go where their voters are, this campaign is embraced by communities across the political spectrum. 2) When people feel immense fear and anxiety over the direction of the country, this campaign is providing comfort and hope. 3) When everything seems stuck, this campaign is showing people a practical path forward that starts in their local communities. It’s clear to us. More politics won’t solve the challenges facing our communities today. But we can forge a civic path that creates real change. Let’s go together. https://bit.ly/4e4Dssb