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The Continuing Care Council recognizes the importance of diversity in person-centred care. Regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, language or socio-economic status, member organizations are making progress in ensuring high-quality care and service can be provided in their facilities.   Recently, American researchers released data collected between 2014 and 2020 showing racial and wealth disparities determined whether older adults received the care they wanted. Older adults of colour reported experiencing worse health during the pandemic due to a confluence of factors. They reported less telehealth use (including less access to telehealth), more delayed care, and their care preferences not being considered. Adopting policies and procedures that allow for the strong delivery of care and services to all Nova Scotians is important to the continuing care sector and member organizations are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the sector. https://lnkd.in/gHN5DmBB

USAID launched a new civic engagement project to support Ethiopia’s growing civil society sector on December 11, 2023. The USAID Ethiopia Civic Engagement Activity is designed to strengthen Ethiopia’s social fabric in support of more inclusive, peaceful, and responsive governance.  The $21.5 million activity will be implemented by Creative Associates International and end in 2027. The activity was launched in the capital city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  In celebration of Ethiopian culture – and in respect to civil society’s role of developing Ethiopian solutions for Ethiopian problems – engaged in a lively panel discussion after a customary coffee ceremony, invoking the longstanding Ethiopian tradition of debating important issues over coffee. The four-year activity will utilize a number of approaches to engage civil society actors, including grants to organizations – such as research institutes, civic incubation centers, and civil society organizations and networks – which are actively involved in promoting civic participation.  “By bolstering Ethiopian organizations’ abilities to engage in advocacy, dialogue, and collective action for peaceful, democratic progress, USAID is ultimately empowering the voices of Ethiopians across the country, including marginalized groups,” said USAID/Ethiopia Mission Director Scott Hocklander, at the event. USAID is devoted to the health, welfare, and prosperous future of the people of Ethiopia.  In 2022 alone, USAID invested more than $1.8 billion across the country in humanitarian and development aid.  Today’s announcement is another example of cooperation between the American people and the people of Ethiopia.

The Kaydee Foundation is committed to advocating and implementing comprehensive support services that uplift underprivileged populations and guide them towards self-sustenance. Our projects are designed to promote financial inclusion, encourage diversity, promote gender equality, and mitigate health and social issues across multiple states in our nation. Our core objective is to encourage the advancement of underprivileged communities and align with inclusive socio-economic expansion. We believe that creating opportunities for individuals and promoting gender equality for women are essential components of a thriving society. By empowering underserved people, we aim to have a ripple effect on society, improving the quality of life for everyone involved. At the Kaydee Foundation, we design comprehensive programs and initiatives that focus not only on economic empowerment but also on broader social and health aspects. We understand that social issues such as poverty, lack of education, and inadequate healthcare can negatively impact an individual's ability to thrive. Therefore, our projects are designed to address these issues and provide holistic support to underprivileged communities. Through our mother organization, VFS Capital, we have been able to extend our reach and impact more people across the nation. Our website provides detailed information about our foundation, the projects we undertake, and the impact we have made in various communities. We welcome individuals, businesses, and organizations to partner with us and support our mission to uplift underprivileged communities and promote inclusive socio-economic expansion. https://lnkd.in/gS57edmR

Here's an opportunity for us to build toward next year 2024 and every year thereafter - "30in30" - Month for Human Rights - as below !! "30in30 - From Remembrance to Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights 2023" ( November 11 to December 10 ) - A possible shared effort to get all Canadians to pause and fully consider the real meaning and underlying significance of Remembrance Day - as well as its visceral connection to the International Day for Human Rights - let's consider the fact that there are 30 days between November 11 ( Remembrance Day ) and December 10 ( the International Day for Human Rights ) with December 10th of course being the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ( UDHR ) in 1948 ! As the UDHR - in its 75th anniversary year - has 30 Articles - one for each of the 30 days that separate these two reflective moments in our shared provincial, national and international consciousness - "30in30 - From Remembrance to Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights" is an opportunity to consider each of the Articles - day by day - as we travel from "remembrance" to why it was and is that we engage(d) in such violent forms of conflict resolution - to the preservation and/or pursuit of freedom, equity, inclusion, fairness and human rights !! Understanding the significance of the 30 day connection between Remembrance Day and the International Day for Human Rights - the "30in30" month long learning initiative provides the space to more creatively apply an equity and justice informed understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, our Human Rights Codes and Commissions, the Canadian Human Rights Act and other of our equity and justice relevant domestic laws and policies - as well as how they connect with the full spectrum of international human rights legal instruments. Instruments such as the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ( UNDRIP ), the International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination ( ICERD ), the twin International Covenants on - Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ( ICESCR ) and Civil and Political Rights ( ICCPR ), the Convention on the Rights of the Child ( CRC ), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ( CRPD ), the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women ( CEDAW ), the Statement on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ( December 2008 ) and many critical others ! In this the 75th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ( UDHR ) - Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change encourages everyone to creatively harness the 30 days as and how they wish - and in whichever way makes most sense to them - to connect your special events or regular programming or otherwise take best advantage of the opportunity for teaching and learning and for taking human rights ACTION !!

[Part 2/2] (South India Centre for Kapu community for Kapu/ Balija/ Vontari/ Telaga communities) contd d) Advocacy and Representation: The center should advocate for the rights & interests of the community. Community members should be able to voice their concerns & influence policy decisions that affect them. The South India Centre for the Kapu community can become a successful and influential institution that contributes positively to the socioeconomic and cultural development of the Kapu community by considering both the government's perspective and the community's needs. Collaboration, inclusiveness, and a crystal-clear vision will be essential to its success. Creating a South India Centre for the Kapu community presents a number of opportunities and obstacles. 1) Traditional Kapu Strengths and Abilities:  Creating a knowledge center that preserves and promotes the traditional abilities and strengths of the Kapu community can be an essential step in preserving their cultural heritage and identity. This center could provide workshops, seminars, and training programs for the transmission of traditional information, crafts, arts, and practices to younger generations. In addition, it could facilitate cultural exchange and collaboration with other communities. 2) Fund Crowdsourcing Center:  The establishment of a fund crowdsourcing center could be advantageous in assisting diverse socioeconomic initiatives within the Kapu community. It could raise funds for educational scholarships, healthcare programs, skill development initiatives, and entrepreneurial endeavors that empower community members and meet their particular needs. 3) Working Against 'Divisive' Agendas:  A major challenge for any community center is to promote community unity and prevent the spread of divisive agendas. The center can play a crucial role in fostering acceptance, tolerance, and mutual understanding among the diverse Kapu community factions. It should actively discourage any efforts that could lead to internal divisions and instead prioritize shared interests and collective advancement. 4. Vote Consolidator: Becoming a vote consolidator for a particular political party raises concerns about the center's impartiality and neutrality. While it is essential for the center to collaborate with various political parties and advocate for the community's interests, the center's credibility and ability to represent the entire Kapu community may be compromised if it aligns itself exclusively with one party. Regardless of party affiliation, the center should prioritize advocating for policies and initiatives that benefit the community. It is essential that the South India Centre for the Kapu community remain inclusive, nonpartisan, and centered on the overall betterment of the community. It is possible to achieve a balance between cultural preservation, socio-economic development, and political engagement by emphasizing transparency, open dialogue, and community participation.

You are cordially invited to attend in person or online an international conference on the history of socialism and communism, from October 26 to 28. The conference, titled "Different Shades of Red: Rediscovering the Plurality of Socialism and Communism in Europe in the 20th Century" brings together speakers from Québec, Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, and many European countries. The conference aims at bringing to light forgotten or neglected experiences and theories. Socialism does not confine itself to the postwar welfare state model, and communism is not restricted to the Stalinist state. We will examine movements, groups, formations, practices, institutions, figures, and theories that depart from the models that still dominate historical narratives and popular representations. Participants will scrutinize, among others, peripheries, marginalized groups, dissidence, internationalism, and experiences in self-organization. Venue : Université de Montréal, building 3200 Jean-Brillant Street In person: free of charge, no registration needed. On Zoom: to get your free ticket, visit https://lnkd.in/ermq-YMJ. You will receive the links and passwords shortly before the event.   For the conference schedule, visit https://lnkd.in/ewygmeCm.  

The vital conditions—particularly, belonging and civic muscle—are an important way to help communities advance equitable health and well-being, especially for BIPOC communities that have been systematically marginalized and face disproportionately poorer health outcomes. Stewards across the U.S. are demonstrating how building belonging and civic muscle in their communities can combat the disconnection, fragmentation, and systemic exclusion that perpetuates disproportionate struggling and suffering. To effectively improve minority health outcomes, we need to move away from a business-as-usual approach of relying on top-down, reactive solutions that continuously disempower the same communities, squander resources, and are an impediment to long-term change. Learn how stewards from WA State to DE are widening the circle of human belonging to shape a future where all people thrive—no exceptions: https://lnkd.in/eWzCzvRA #NationalMinorityHealthMonth #minorityhealth #vitalconditions #healthequity #stewardship Civic Commons Black Mothers in Power Imagine Fox Cities

Want to learn more about youth-led and youth serving organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean to better co-create solutions for youth and children in LAC? Look no further, and register to this upcoming webinar

Thought provoking research for regulators of all professions. Opportunity to consider how we use key levers for tackling inequalities experienced by consumers: leadership, collaboration, capacity and data.

Do you know the Netzwerk Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft? They're kicking off networking in Austria!! On zoom: Feb 2, 9-11m, details on the PDF. The network serves to make each other strong and visible. Issues that arise with the topics of motherhood and academia do not only affect mothers*. They concern everyone, because care work is the basis of society and every form of human coexistence and collaboration, the networks website says (https://lnkd.in/dDX8yDGV). Dr. Lena Eckert and Dr. Sarah Czerney will give an input, and moderators will be Rahel More, Carla Küffner, Ricarda Motschilnig, Lina Riegler-Berket, Angela Wegscheider & Astrid Wirth. Be part of it! Also check out Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz' networking offers for uni staff with families or intending to have families, organized by unikid & unicare : https://lnkd.in/dyKkHWkT Sonja Berger #motherhood #academia #vereinbarkeit #equality #femaleempowerment #postdocs