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Promoting Democracy: Pathway To Peace & Development
May 26 at 12:00-1:15pm One individual can change the world by making clear choices, continually investing in oneself, working determinedly on a dream, and replicating professionalism in progressively expanding operational contexts and geographic/demographic spheres. Our speaker Dr. Jeff Balch will talk about about his path from student activist to knighthood; about the choices he made along the Read More »
Read MoreNew Social Justice Technology: Know Your Reyets
Wa’il Ashshowwaf participated in the 2019 Professional Fellows Program as a Fellowship Host. He also travelled to Morocco in January 2020 as a delegate where he presented workshops and facilitate training sessions in addition to connecting with alumni of the program in support of their work. In this day and age, the rise of protests Read More »
Read MoreOur Climate Crisis: Turning Angst into Action
Feeling a little anxious about the state of the environment? You are not alone. A recent Pew Center Poll revealed that majorities in most countries surveyed find global climate change a major threat to their nation, with concerns only rising since 2013. Moreover, in 13 out of the 26 surveyed countries climate change was actually perceived as the top threat. Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 12:00PM Eastern for the next Global Viewpoints Forum!
Read MoreCountering Violent Extremism by Investing in Youth as Partners
Join us on Thursday August 27th, 2020 for the next Global Viewpoints Forum with Ahlem Nasraoui. She will be speaking about her work within the Young Leaders Entrepreneurs and sharing experiences and work tools from three projects (Unleash, Peace Lab, and Peaceathon). She will give tips on building peace in vulnerable communities while engaging youth as partners.
Read MoreGlobal Viewpoints Forum: Measuring & Evaluating Success
Building a social project or business and want to grab the attention of funders and investors? Looking to hone your impact pitch? Then join us Thursday, April 16th at 12 noon EST on Zoom for “Taking the Guesswork Out of Impact Measurement” with Avery Ouellette
Read MoreAgricultural Youth Leadership
Kelsie (Hanlontown, Iowa) attended Global Youth Village this past summer, and was one of six students selected to be part of the Youth Leadership Program — Turkey & USA. This U.S. Department of State initiative links young farmers who are opening the eyes of their peers to food production and careers in agriculture.
Read MoreZero Discrimination Day: Defining Issues and Taking Action
ero Discrimination Day is observed to promote equality before the law and in practice of the law – throughout all the member countries of the United Nations. Launched by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé, the first celebration of Zero Discrimination Day happened on March 1, 2014.
Read MoreSocial Cohesion in Action
Last year I was lucky enough to be selected to take part in a Social Cohesion Exchange programme between the UK and United States. The programme enabled me to learn from US community organisers and practitioners to develop a own social action project once I returned to the UK.
Read MoreWorld Environment Day
Last month our #EYLeaders took time out to do some amazing work with the land at Community First Village, an organization that does great work with low-income and displaced people in Austin, TX.
Read MoreGender Inequality, a Universal Issue!
Have you ever questioned how gender inequality happens?
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