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“Our initiative is transforming rural livelihoods through encouraging women’s entrepreneurship and gender-equal policies.” Our partners at Responsible Coalition for Resilient Communities (RCRC) and the The Buddha Institute (Buddha Fellowship Program) are working to improve the lives of 50 million families by ensuring rural women have income and agency to actively engage in their communities. Entrepreneurship not only generates income but also empowers rural women by granting them control over resources. This is crucial as women often prioritize investments in food, healthcare, and their children's education. Watch Mukti Bosco and Shipra Singh explain more about their inspiring initiative below. #DevelopmentEntrepreneurship #WomenEntrepreneurship #GenderEquality

The Government Outcomes Lab, University of Oxford recently published a comprehensive report titled ‘The Evolution of Social Outcomes Partnerships in the UK: Distilling fifteen years of experience from Peterborough to Kirklees’. Read this report to discover: 🔎 Diverse applications on how social outcomes partnership, such as Social Impact Bonds and Development Impact Bonds, have been used to address a wide range of social challenges over the past 15 years in the UK, from homelessness to education. 🔎 Data-driven insights from real world data and case studies. 🔎 How outcome funds can contribute to the broader humanitarian innovative finance landscape. Notably, social outcomes partnerships can foster greater localisation and adaptation. While many traditional delivery contracting models stifle innovation with an overemphasis on input and process driven accountability, such outcome-based funding has the flexibility to change the game: 💡 When financial support is directly linked to measurable, context-specific outcomes instead of pre-defined activities, it allows for programmes to adapt and tailor interventions based on local circumstances. 💡 This approach incentivises and empowers local actors, who possess deep community understanding, to design innovative solutions that address specific needs and challenges. 💡 When resources are directed towards effective interventions, it ensures greater impact and sustainability where it is most needed. Check out the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAs4Bb6J Share your thoughts 💭 Do you see potential for social outcomes partnerships in your area of social/humanitarian work or country? #SocialImpact #SocialFinance #ImpactInvestment #InnovativeFinance #HumanitarianInnovativeFinance #Localisation #Adaptation 

Meet our 2024 Tomorrow Maker - Tasha Ritchie! Accountable Futures Collective (AFC) addresses the accountability void between promises made to young people and their experiences in reality. AFC works alongside young people to lead engagement, design, and systemic reform work across sectors to hold systems accountable for their role in young people’s lives. AFC collaborates with organisations and communities to create frameworks, processes, and practices that enable adults and institutions to become more responsive and accountable to young people. Tasha now wishes to develop a social enterprise to support the work of AFC that provides expertise to organisations/communities to co-design and embed accountability methodology that extends current youth engagement practice. The products created through the application of this methodology are fit-for-purpose mechanisms that enable organisations/institutions and communities to become more responsive to young people, and deliver on their missions. 👉 Stay tuned to meet more of our 2024 Tomorrow Makers! #AMPFoundation #TomorrowMakers #SPARKProgram #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialImpact #socentau #socent

🌍 Investing in Our Future: Why Every Dollar Counts in Child-Focused Development Exciting new research by World Vision, in partnership with EYAustralia, reveals transformative insights on the impact of child-focused Overseas Development Assistance (ODA). With every $1 invested in children yielding a $10 return in community and economic benefits, the case for directing ODA towards children has never been stronger. This comprehensive analysis shows that despite children making up 46% of the population in ODA-receiving countries, only 12% of ODA is child-related. Such underinvestment not only overlooks the potential economic benefits but also the chance to significantly advance global sustainable development goals (SDGs). Key highlights from the report include: • A $10 return on every $1 invested in children, combining direct benefits and broader community impacts. • Urgent need for increased child-focused funding to address stark underinvestment. • Strategic recommendations for ODA-contributing countries to amplify impact and meet SDGs. Interested in understanding how strategic investment in children can shape a sustainable future? Read the full report and join the conversation on how we can better allocate resources for maximum impact: https://lnkd.in/gpEwbg-e Let’s commit to making every dollar count for the development of our children and our world! #ChildDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #ODA #WorldVision

I dont really  know if you have a observed with keen interest that most of these institutions/organisations  that   make calls to solicit for submissions of project proposals or ideas from young people are too quick to respond to  projects that centers or borders around hosting a workshop or a public awareness(Sensitization) program than those projects that address the actual practical needs of people .These organisations are quick to fund  conference events or meetings where people just meet to talk , speak good english ,take good photos  and it ends there, but they will find it difficult to  fund an actual need or what is needed to have  the actual problem solved. These organisations will find it difficult to inject funds into projects that stimulate the actual enterprenuerial activity like giving the actual capital to individuals to start the businesses  but will support an event(Conference) where will people will meet talk about entepreneurship and it ends there.Some organisations that claim to advocate for youth /women participation in governance and Civic space dont  address the actual problem, such as limited finance to support those aspiring for leadership, but will  spent  alot of funds on hosting a workshop to talk about challenges that limit youths/women from participating in those spaces when they have the actual means.Recently, in the past 3 weeks  there was a call for application by some Ministry which requested youths to submit innovative solutions/projects either in Mental health , SRHRS and Youth Upskilling, You would be surprise to note that majority of projects which were shortlisted surrounded  on hosting awarnesss program or a workshop of some kind, and for desperate young people the only motivation for attending such events is  to get a transport refund (Allowance).  If we want to promote to the actual youth upskilling or Job creation lets invest in actual solutions that help address the  actual needs like helping with seed Capital , sponsoring of youths for skills development programs like Carpentry, metal fabrication and many others .Kingsley Chipulu Ndola based Youth Advocate

We're excited to launch a new report: “Exploring the Social Enterprise Ecosystem in NSW”, highlighting the findings from Sefa’s EmpowerHer Regional Roadshow.  What we did:  • Secured NSW Treasury funding to boost women-focused social enterprises in NSW.  • Launched the EmpowerHer Activating Changemakers Program to support early-stage social enterprises uplifting disadvantaged women in regional NSW.  • Conducted a regional roadshow across six locations to connect, gather insights, and select two regional hubs to activate.    What we discovered on the Roadshow:  • The importance of a place-based approach and collaborating with local partners to ensure programs are tailored to community needs.   • Avoiding sector jargon when engaging with local communities!  • Ensuring key ingredients indicating a readiness for change are in place, including a curiosity around gender lens programming community commitment to social justice issues, a baseline of economic resilience and opportunity for social enterprises to emerge and thrive  visible role models – “you can’t be what you can’t see”  Looking ahead:  • EmpowerHer Hubs have been activated in Northern Rivers (Mullumbimby)and Riverina/Murray (Wagga Wagga), fostering clusters of impactful activity.   • Expressions of Interest are OPEN NOW for Riverina EmpowerHer: Activating Changemakers Hub: Riverina EmpowerHer Program — Sefa This report underscores the power of community engagement and provides a solid foundation for support in regional New South Wales. We invite you to read the full report and join us in supporting the growth of the social enterprise ecosystem in regional NSW. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gZrQK6pS #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #NSW #WomenEmpowerment

\*\*Social Innovation: Strategies for Building Sustainable and Inclusive Communities\*\* - \*\*Innovation in Social Dimensions: Strategies to Enhance More Sustainable and Inclusive Communities\*\* ### Introduction: The Importance of Social Innovation in Providing Community Capacities In a changing world facing increasing social and economic challenges, social innovation has emerged as a vital strategic factor aimed at improving quality of life and promoting sustainable development. Social innovation serves as a bridge connecting the capacity to address diverse crises and social problems, such as poverty and unemployment, through the application of new solutions and innovative ideas. These solutions range from continuous education programs to social projects and technological initiatives, representing practical models that meet the needs of diverse communities and help in developing their capacities. Statistics and studies indicate how social innovation can make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities. For example, reports have pointed to a decrease in poverty levels in some countries, as in the case of Colombia, which showed how community initiative projects reduced poverty by 20%. This article aims to explore a set of innovative strategies and methods that contribute to strengthening and empowering communities, focusing on the importance of paying attention to social and technical dimensions in achieving desired goals. By narrating success stories and the challenges facing these initiatives, we will provide a comprehensive vision of how to activate the role of social innovation in building more sustainable and inclusive communities, reflecting the necessity of cooperation and interaction within the community to achieve a better future for all. ## Social Innovation: Concepts and Dimensions Understanding social innovation requires examining its numerous components, which include new practices aimed at meeting specific social needs. This innovation involves a diverse range of activities, whether commercial or non-profit, making them effective in addressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare. Thus, it is clear that innovation in this field is not only about solutions but also a way to interact with the community, contributing to the creation of a collaborative and shared work environment. ## Strategies to Promote Social Innovation ### 1. Education and Professional Development Education is a key driver of social innovation. When education and professional development are enhanced within communities, individuals can acquire the necessary skills to face various challenges. For example, educational programs that focus on life skills and critical thinking capabilities provide individuals with the tools needed to develop their own projects, contributing to the fostering of entrepreneurial spirit. Digital educational platforms offering free or affordable courses are an excellent example of how technology can be ...

Channeling the Wisdom of Mike Vance: Innovation isn't just about creating the new; it's about reshaping the old into something extraordinary. 💡 At JA Uganda in collaboration with Junior Achievement Africa, Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, we're not just talking about it, we're making it happen! 🌟 Our youth are not just dreamers; they're innovators, problem-solvers, and community changemakers. Through our Social Equity Program, we ignite the spark of innovation, empowering them with entrepreneurship skills, financial literacy, and the readiness to tackle any challenge head-on. #Innovation #SocialEquityProgram #YouthEmpowerment" Join us in shaping the future! https://lnkd.in/di6pbebW

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Bridging Uganda’s digital divide in cooperatives: A call for inclusive transformation https://lnkd.in/eFaSH7uB - The Cooperator News KAMPALA, November 14, 2024 — The cooperative movement in Uganda stands on the edge of a transformative journey, yet systemic barriers risk leaving rural cooperatives in the past. Recent training sessions on the Coop Profiler software, developed by The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI], which assesses cooperative resilience and performance while providing tools for evaluating operational health and strategic effectiveness, highlight the transformative potential of digital solutions to enhance cooperative efficiency and community engagement. However, TUI’s travels across Uganda’s sub-regions regions of Bugisu, Sebei, Teso, and Lango reveal significant gaps in technology, digital literacy, and the resources needed to …