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🌟 Calling All Young Voices in the UK! 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference on the global stage? Your voice matters more than ever, and we want to hear it loud and clear! 🌍 Join us in shaping the future of youth engagement in the UK! 🌍 As the Inclusion and Equal Opportunities delegate representing the UK at the Youth G7 Summit in Rome, we are dedicated to amplifying YOUR perspectives. We believe in creating a future where every young person has a seat at the table and a voice in policymaking. Your input is crucial in informing our research for groundbreaking policy proposals. By participating in our survey, you're not just sharing your thoughts – you're driving real change at the highest levels of government. Here's why you should get involved: ✨ Your voice will be heard by global leaders at the G7 Summit. ✨ You'll contribute to policies that promote inclusion and equal opportunities for ALL young people. ✨ You'll help shape the future of youth engagement in the UK and beyond. Ready to make history? Take a few minutes to complete our survey and be part of something truly impactful. Together, we can build a brighter future for generations to come! Click here to participate: https://lnkd.in/ezmAcXwR Thank you for being a driving force for change! Together, we can make a difference. #YouthEmpowerment #G7Summit #InclusionMatters #EqualOpportunities #YouthVoice

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Highly recommend this course. I learnt loads from Rick and Beverley when I chose to specialise in NGO management as part of my Masters. As well as really engaging, creative content they encouraged us to question existing structures and practice, inequity and norms. They foster connections with some incredible leaders and organisations doing critical work accross the planet including in some of the most difficult and challenging environments in ways that will really push your critical thinking. #Learning #NGO #LeadershipAndManagement

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Trustee Amir Rizwan talking on the Positive Disruptors Podcast about his career in social investment and building ventures with talented individuals. We are incredibly privileged to have his expertise and energy at Forest Community Land Trust 🏡 . Listen below if you'd like to know more about the social investment space!

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Some of my favourite people and channels to follow on Linked In if you care about #feministleadership #socialchange #socialjustice and #systemschange Please add your own recommendations in the comments 👇 💦 We Are Feminist Leaders post deeply insightful content about feminist leadership. Their work building solidarity with Palestinian voices has been the most powerful and meaningful response to the crisis in Gaza I've seen. Co-founder Leila Billing also posts her own thought-provoking content. 💦Vic Hancock Fell is a thought leader and self-described troublemaker in a small charity space. Her content is always outspoken, often funny and challenges the space to be better. Through Fair Collective she's building an innovative space for deeper co-operation and collaboration across the small charity space in the UK & globally. 💦Shake the Table is disrupting global philanthropy. They post a mix of their own and other relevant content about how to resource movements for social change and transform the harmful power dynamics that dominate global philanthropy. 💦Collective Change Lab is dedicated to transformational collective change. Their feed and website are packed full of thought leadership articles, research and resources for anyone interested in changing the system. 💦Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy post regular policy briefings and reports about feminist foreign policy. A useful follow for those interested in exploring what feminist principles mean in the policy sphere. 💦Fawcett Society post all things gender equality and women's rights in the UK. A mix of their own research & other significant developments in their space- if you follow them you'll be up to speed critical policy & campaigning issues in the UK gender equality space. 💦Feminist Centre for Racial Justice focuses on the majority world as geographies from which to build feminist imaginaries of “race”. They post about incredible research all around the world & have a podcast, available on Spotify 🙌 💦African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) are so much more than a funder. As a convening space for the African feminist movement, their content includes reports, events & articles about the vibrant feminist activism and advocacy they support. 💦 FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders has lots of resources on feminist leadership, with a particular focus on it's practise in #civil #society & is building a virtual community of #feminist #leaders, to be launched publicly in May. 💦The Systems Sanctuary support pioneers experimenting with systemic interventions to systemic problems.  💦Global Menstrual Collective If you're interested in the global movement for #menstrualjustice, then this page is the go-to space for thought leadership, global networking & learning. 💦Lead Like A Feminist , my own page and podcast shares insights on these themes. I'm always looking for more great people & pages to follow- let me know your thoughts below 👇

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Why Is the VCSE sector key to optimising Social Value? As CEO of Social Value UK, I witness the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector's crucial role in driving meaningful change on a daily basis. Organisations like whatimpact.com, led by Tiia Sammallahti, and an organisational member of Social Value UK, illustrate this in the work that they do, connecting the VCSE sector with the private sector to optimise social value in a meaningful way via: Community Connection - VCSE organisations, deeply embedded in their communities, understand local challenges and design effective, tailored solutions. Innovation and Flexibility - Without large organisational constraints, VCSE entities innovate and adapt quickly, optimising their impact. Collaborative Partnerships - Collaboration within the VCSE sector amplifies social value, leveraging resources and expertise efficiently. Holistic Approach - Addressing social issues holistically, VCSE organisations create substantial and sustainable social value. Trust and Accountability - With transparency and accountability, VCSE organisations build community trust, enhancing engagement and support. Advocacy - VCSE organisations ensure inclusive, equitable social value creation by advocating for the marginalised. What are your thoughts on the role of the VCSE sector in optimising social value? How have you seen VCSE organisations make a difference in your community? #SocialValue #VCSE #CommunityImpact #SocialValueUK #Innovation #Collaboration #Equity #SocialGood

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📢 🎉 Turning evidence into employer practice - Celebrating Youth Employment Week and Enhancing Employer Support 🎉 📢 Join us for an insightful The Apprenticeship Diversity & Social Mobility Forum for the conclusion to Youth Employment Week with a special webinar designed to celebrate key activities from the week and delve into effective strategies for enhancing youth employment, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. ✨ FREE Webinar on Friday 19th July 10:00 - 11:30 ✨ Hosted by me Jagdeep Soor FIEP, this session will feature pivotal contributions from Youth Employment UK and Youth Futures Foundation, leaders in youth employment initiatives. Hear from the amazing guest speakers who are some of the leading national, if not international leaders in youth employment Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, CEO Youth Employment UK Dive into an interactive session on the Good Youth Employment Benchmark, a collaborative tool co-funded by the Youth Futures Foundation. This session will focus on how employers can leverage this benchmark to measure and enhance their youth employment practices, emphasising supporting marginalized youth and bridging the practice gap with the latest and most effective strategies. Eleanor Marsea, Engagement Manager at Youth Futures Foundation Learn about their role in supporting the Benchmark and the critical importance of building a strong evidence base in the youth employment sector. The discussion will also cover their research on race disparity and introduce practical resources like the employer toolkit to improve employment practices. Martin Chandler, Chief Engagement & Enrichment Officer at Pathway Group Tackling Youth Unemployment, highlighting the critical issue of youth unemployment, exploring innovative strategies to empower young people in today's dynamic job market. This webinar is a must-attend for employers, providers, stakeholders and commissioners looking to improve their youth employment strategies and for those interested in the latest research and tools in the field. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical solutions to drive meaningful organisational change. Registration Link: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gJbGhN4j #youthemployment, #apprenticeships, #apprentices, #careers, #earlycareers, #AmplifyApps, #Multiculturalaa, #equity, #diversity, #inclusion, #socialmobility Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance, Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards, Multicultural Apprentice Network, Apprenticeship Branding Conference, Festival of Apprenticeships, Pathway Group

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🚀 Reflecting on the Journey of Developing Six MVPs 🚀 In education innovation, developing six Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) felt like bringing ideas to life—a journey akin to giving birth to a baby. What made this process particularly fascinating was the pedagogical value of the solutions and the intricate challenge of bridging technical expertise with educational insights across borders and languages. Bringing together teachers from #LATAM to collaborate with Israeli technical teams demanded more than a shared vision—it required a common language, a deep understanding of each solution's essential features, and the ability to navigate the complexities of piloting and testing new solutions. Pitching ideas like a startup or deciphering pedagogical insights like a programmer was no small feat. Yet, within a week, we immersed ourselves in this dynamic exchange, navigating the intricacies of building Gantt charts, preparing for pilot testing, and laying the groundwork for entrepreneurial endeavors. Perhaps the unique setting, like the vast expanse of the desert in Yerucham, fosters this rapid transformation and collaboration. Tomorrow, I'll share insights on the MVPs' pedagogical solutions, but you can also join tomorrow's Spanish webinar to learn more about these solutions. https://lnkd.in/duRSybKb Three Insights to Share: Collaboration Across Borders: Overcoming language and cultural barriers fosters innovation in education. Convergence of Expertise: The synergy between educators and technical teams accelerates the development of impactful solutions. Embracing "Hard Fun," as coined by Ilan Ben Yaakov , encapsulates the essence of our journey—a challenging yet deeply gratifying experience. It needs to be said that Ilan's dedication and hard work have been instrumental in making this entire process possible. I want to give special thanks to Shir Buchbut, Rotem Peleg, Asaf Prince, Aminadav Freundlich, and Romi Di Capua & Co. from the MindCET- EdTech Innovation Center —, MVP Studio, who worked behind the scenes to make this possible.

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Join me today at #UKREiiF2024 as I answer the question: 'Is social value the key to productive people and prosperous places?' I'd love to read your thoughts in the comments...

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One of the dominant element in our current systems is the individual, however, we humans are social creatures. Being part of a group is part of being human. It's part of our nature, being part of a family, a village, the family market you visit daily. We all feel a sense of belonging to our book readers club, miners working association, farmers of neighboring plots of land, vegetarians and so on. So why then, do we not use this sense of belonging, more, better, to create a society where all 'left behind' communities are more included? This is a question that's on my mind since I've written Reimagining Financial Inclusion 📙. How do we "play as a group", and do it better - more inclusive? Ever since, I've invested my time, efforts and network, to deepen our insights to answer that question. And, I have to admit, I'm a tiny bit proud, that we're advancing our learning jointly 'as a group' of like-minded people & partners. Here's one piece of knowledge, we've created together, and we'll have more to come. Let's crack this nut 🥜 together! Please, join, comment, share your thoughts or people or partners you feel need to be included.

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We each have the power to change our societal narrative and discourse by using the media tools at our disposal as a force for good. To make meaningful change we need a ground swell of voices. Silence is no longer an option. ✔️Lead with acceptance and humanity ✔️Amplify marginalised voices ✔️Shutdown disinformation ✔️Call out bias and sterotyping ✔️Enforce zero tolerance for hate, racism and bigotry Through #ActsOfInclusion we can 'be the change we want to see in the world'. #IndividualAccountability #CollectiveResponsibility #StepUpStepIn

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Thank you for the shout out, Abhay Phadnis ! I'm so grateful for your support and recognition. 💜 We hope that the powers that can direct social change and shape our future recognise the value of "unpaid" care work, the gendered nature - and most importantly the consequences when we solve for gender equality by directing everyone to "work" in only one way (that is measured by the economics metrics) There is a risk to our well-being and health if everyone is measured and rewarded by the money we produce. Power ought to be decoupled from economics and wealth creation. It's a significant discourse today and one that we need to be critical of. We need to review and redesign our systems, by understanding how the current system is dysfunctional! However, the current system serves those in power... So where is the incentive, motivation or agency to change? Would love to hear perspectives! #unpaidcare #CareEconomy #leadership #HealthTech #CareTech #wellbeing #employeeWellness #socialChange

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Triangle Trust 1949 Fund is now open for their first funding opportunity of 2024. They are looking to fund work with young women and girls who are either already caught up in the criminal justice system or are highly vulnerable and likely to enter it. Ultimately, projects will need to either be working towards reducing reoffending behaviours or first convictions. More information about the criteria and how to apply can be found on www.triangletrust.org.uk #fundraising #fullcircleconsulting #charity #femalefounder #charitysupport

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This article featured in the Asian Impact Management Review last year. In this piece, I explore the power of data-driven insights and staff training in revolutionising after-care support for elderly patients. This is really the beautiful part where impact measurement and management converge and you get to see the tangible results from looking at what the data is telling you in real-time. I believe it is possible for every organisation to make impact matter within everything they do, and that's why I do this work. Read the full article https://lnkd.in/eEYGFJeP #SocialImpact #ImpactMeasurement #ImpactManagement

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An interesting read about participatory grantmaking, keeping communities at the heart of their processes. What's even more interesting is someone from the global south writing about development space in the north. Now, how often do we see that? Talk about shifting power! Puja 💡 🌟

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📰 Big news from me! Next week I'm releasing a new global white paper commissioned by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative - “From Waves to Ecosystems: The Next Stage of Democratic Innovation.” I've been working on it for over a year, in discussion with many of you, and I hope you'll join for the launch webinar on June 26!🚀 What's it about? As you may have noticed, anti-democratic movements are surging around the world, trying to undermine elections and replace them with oligarchy. Pro-democracy movements usually focus on defending elections, but most people think that elections alone are not enough to deliver government by and for the people. How can we renew democracy and move beyond its current limitations? For over 5,000 years, advocates have built up and promoted competing waves of electoral, direct, deliberative, and participatory democracy. We are now seeing a transition, however, from waves to ecosystems. In the past, we have surfed from wave to wave, in search of the one magical innovation that will fix democracy. The next stage of democratic innovation, however, connects different democratic practices into balanced ecosystems. The only solution is many solutions, connected together. Join me, Timothy Shaffer, Carla Bezerra, Sarah Lister, Graham Smith, and Celina Su to discuss the roadmap for this next stage of innovation, including key challenges and strategies for building healthy ecosystems of democracy. Register now - space is limited! ✅ Thank you to the Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware for inviting me to serve as a Research Scholar and produce the paper, and to People Powered for allowing the time to write. https://lnkd.in/eyq78YE7

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