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14 November 2016 | Poverty Eradication
The 2016 Beijing Forum was held from 4 to 6 November 2016 in China under the general theme “The Harmony of Civilizations and Prosperity for All”. The Forum aims at promoting the study of humanities and social sciences around the world. It endeavors…
24 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, Youth
The first MOST Forum of Ministers of Social Development for Central Africa is taking place in Yaoundé, from 24 to 26 October 2016, at the invitation of the Government of Cameroon. Co-organized with the UNESCO's Management of Social Transformations…
24 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, Youth
The first MOST Forum of Ministers of Social Development for Central Africa is taking place in Yaoundé, from 24 to 26 October 2016, at the invitation of the Government of Cameroon. Co-organized with the UNESCO's Management of Social Transformations…
18 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication
Johnny Ocean, a 27 year-old from New York City cannot read or write at his age level. He has always experienced the inequities of living in poverty. “If we don’t feel comfortable, chances are we won’t go to school, end up in jail or get stuck in low…
17 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication
Vivekananda Sevakendra-O-Sishu Uddyan (VSSU), a social developmental organization, was established in 1986 with a vision for community development through community resources. It is presently serving over 130,000 direct beneficiaries of 710 villages…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication
Every year, on the 17th of October, people around the world gather together to mark the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty. This post on Storify was contributed by Donald…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication
Porini is a civil society organisation that has, over the last ten years, assisted different indigenous communities in Kenya in the areas of community ecological governance, food and seed sovereignty and earth jurisprudence. Our current flagship…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, Women, Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, Women, Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, Women, Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
10 October 2016 | Disabilities, Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
“Why must I be in bondage – doesn’t everybody deserve to be free?” she asked with tears in her eyes. Laura (name changed) has been living in physical bondage “for years” but was allowed by her caregivers to attend a mental health camp run by the…
10 October 2016 | Disabilities, Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
“Why must I be in bondage – doesn’t everybody deserve to be free?” she asked with tears in her eyes. Laura (name changed) has been living in physical bondage “for years” but was allowed by her caregivers to attend a mental health camp run by the…