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10 August 2016 | Indigenous Peoples, | Youth
Giving indigenous peoples rights and control over their education is crucial for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and “leaving no one behind.” Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Education, particularly for indigenous youth, were the focus of…
10 August 2016 | Poverty Eradication, | Youth
The African Centre for Community and Development focuses on agriculture, communication for development and capacity building of vulnerable sub-populations. The Green Cradle project focuses on integrating women and youth in agriculture, agroforestry…
10 August 2016 | Poverty Eradication, | Youth
The African Centre for Community and Development focuses on agriculture, communication for development and capacity building of vulnerable sub-populations. The Green Cradle project focuses on integrating women and youth in agriculture, agroforestry…
04 August 2016 | Indigenous Peoples, | Poverty Eradication
New Zealand History: Righting the Wrongs
The nation of New Zealand was founded in 1840 when the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by indigenous Maori tribes and the British Government. New Zealand is rich in opportunity for development of natural…
04 August 2016 | Indigenous Peoples, | Poverty Eradication
New Zealand History: Righting the Wrongs
The nation of New Zealand was founded in 1840 when the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by indigenous Maori tribes and the British Government. New Zealand is rich in opportunity for development of natural…
04 August 2016 | Indigenous Peoples, | Poverty Eradication, | Youth
An Innovation for Social Inclusion
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is a residential institute founded by Dr. Achyuta Samanta for 25,000 neglected and deprived indigenous children located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. As a model…
04 August 2016 | Indigenous Peoples, | Poverty Eradication, | Youth
An Innovation for Social Inclusion
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is a residential institute founded by Dr. Achyuta Samanta for 25,000 neglected and deprived indigenous children located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. As a model…
04 August 2016 | Indigenous Peoples, | Poverty Eradication, | Youth
An Innovation for Social Inclusion
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is a residential institute founded by Dr. Achyuta Samanta for 25,000 neglected and deprived indigenous children located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. As a model…
29 July 2016 | Youth
For young athletes, forced from their homes due to conflict and disaster, the chance to compete on the world stage is not only an opportunity to bring global attention to the refugee crisis, but to become symbols of hope for refugees worldwide. At…
22 July 2016 | Families
The central goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development focus on ending poverty, promoting shared economic prosperity, social development and people’s well-being while protecting the environment. The International Federation for Family…
20 July 2016 | Poverty Eradication
The theme “ensuring that no one is left behind,” for the 2016 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development is a powerful promise made by the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but the “no one left behind” buzz…
19 July 2016 | Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples make up 5 per cent of the world’s population, but 15 per cent of the poorest. They lag behind on almost every social and economic indicator and continue to face persistent marginalisation. As a broad and universal policy agenda…