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Watch this video to learn how BRI serves our educators, students, and communities by teaching the fundamentals of citizenship and fostering civil discourse. Support our mission today! #civiceducation #billofrightsinstitute

In 2022, the Rozsa Foundation received feedback from our community suggesting that as a private foundation, we could play a significant role in advocating for increased government support for the arts sector. This resonated with our values and vision, leading us to allocate more resources to arts advocacy. We've been active in advocacy at all levels of government, from local to federal. We've joined initiatives like the Nonprofit Vote and the Canadian Arts Coalition, and we've invested in our own knowledge through professional development programs. Recently, there have been positive steps in Alberta, with the government announcing increases in funding for the arts. This is encouraging news. Moving forward, we plan to stay connected with relevant government ministries and continue advocating for the arts sector. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gA3jfNaC And don't forget, the dialogue series question for the week is: We want to hear from the community about what they think are important issues for government attention in the arts sector. What are your public policy priorities? Let your voice be heard! In case you missed out on what the 'Dialogue' series is, it is where we take a thought-provoking question or idea from our latest newsletter article and toss it out to our community, asking: 'What's your take? We invite you to dive in however you like! Share your thoughts by commenting, sending messages, recording audio clips, or emailing us —whatever suits you. 'Dialogue' is about your perspective on topics that impact the community. Your thoughts are the heartbeat of this series, so we encourage you to engage! . . . #rozsafoundation #artadvocacy #dialogue #art #artists #yycarts #alberta

❓ Do you remember a time when you were/almost fell victim to fake news? How did you feel/react? Can you think of how acting on the information would have affected you or impacted your ability to exercise and partake in informed decision making processes? Lately, it feels like without the necessary fact-checking and critical thinking skills, we're all vulnerable to information disorders that seem to continuously contaminate various information sharing channels. It's becoming harder to access factual information. Given that we are not knowledgeable about everything around us, there is a continuous and urgent need to raise awareness around issues of misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. As a society that constantly fights for access to information, our fight needs to wholistically address all information needs that we lack as communities. We need access to accurate and timely information to make informed decisions and actively engage and partake in civic engagements. Community Podium has been having conversations raising awareness on misinformation, disinformation and malinformation, explaining to communities what these mean and how they impact stakeholder participation and limit civic engagement and participation in decision making processes. In the conversation below, I and Makhosi Sibanda explore this as we highlight the impact information disorders have on democracy, and also equip listeners with information on how they can spot disinformation. 💪 We have seen that one step towards fighting fake news involves introspecting and minding our own information sharing habits. What do you do if you receive a 'forwarded many times' message? Do you just scan through and pass it on without question? ❗ As you think about your own information sharing habits, here is one practical exercise that can take you a step closer to consuming fact-checked and verified information. We call this the S M E L L test: S: Source where you're asking yourself who is providing the information? M: Motivation where you're asking yourself why are they telling me this? E: Evidence where you're asking yourself what evidence is provided for generalizations? L: Logic where you're asking yourself if the facts logically compel the conclusions? L: Left Out where you're asking yourself what is it that's missing that might change my interpretation of the information? In your opinion, what strategies and action do you think we should employ as communities to guard our right to civic participation as we fight the spread of fake news? Let's hear what you have been doing right, and what you think should be done as far as fighting misinformation, disinformation and malinformation is concerned. To learn more, you can click the link below to follow the conversation at length. https://lnkd.in/d5m8XJgv #misinformation #disinformation #malinformation #informationsharing #civicengagement

For black and brown artists to escape the “starving artist” narrative, we need a spotlight, center stage. But the unfortunate truth is, artists from our community often don't find those opportunities on the stages that define personal brands and careers. As an organization created by artists, for artists, my team decided to start from the bottom and build our own stage with edenat.org. This #GivingTuesday, you can help us get one step closer by donating to our mission—to create a paradise on earth for artists of color. 100% of your gifts go to: - Bringing the captivating 'Witness' Exhibit by Genel Ambrose to Miami during Miami Art Week, highlighting black women artists. - Offering exhibition opportunities to 10+ underrepresented artists of color. - Providing lunches to 250+ artists during our Creative Entrepreneurship Summit. - Creating performance opportunities for 5 talented musicians of color. - Ensuring fair compensation for 20+ artists, creators, and chefs. - Hosting a community service day, distributing 1,000+ lunches to Miami citizens in need. Will you help us reach our goal? Click to support! https://lnkd.in/g4FebUTz If you can’t donate, don’t trip! A simple re-share will create a whole lotta impact. See the comments for the event site if you want to attend! #EdenAt #GivingTuesday2023 #SupportArtistsOfColor"

So Love Can Win Fund! from Akonadi Foundation. The fund will grant up to $500,000 in one round to organizations who seek to ignite and implement a radical collective vision of freedom and racial justice in Oakland. Akonadi will invest in efforts that uplift Oakland, foster togetherness and belonging, and move us towards inspiring collective action in service of a racially just Oakland. Round 1 will open Monday, May 6 and close on Friday, June 7, 2024. Applicants will be notified of So Love Can Win grant decisions by Wednesday, July 10. So Love Can Win provides general operating grants of $10,000 to organizations, initiatives, and projects in Oakland that employ the following strategies: local racial justice organizing, art and culture, healing and wellness, and journalism or narrative change. Grants may be used for organizational sustainability. LEARN MORE AND APPLY Please spread the word and invite groups and projects to apply! We look forward to supporting the incredible ideas and initiatives within our Oakland community. About Akonadi Foundation Akonadi Foundation’s mission is to support the development of powerful social change movements to eliminate structural racism and create a racially just society. With an emphasis in Oakland, Akonadi Foundation seeks to stop the criminalization of youth and young adults of color, end the school to prison pipeline, and build responses to harm that nurture wellness and well-being. Over the last two decades, the Foundation has given over 1,800 grants totaling $43 million to nonprofit organizations, primarily in the Bay Area as well as across the country. For more information on the foundation, visit: Akonadi.org.  https://lnkd.in/gk2A77A3

Check this out to learn more about the Women in Leadership of Central Illinois scholarship for local women! Applications are due the first week of March. They are simple and straight forward to complete, so no worries about timing. Go get it!

In today's dynamic philanthropic landscape, achieving true equity and lasting impact is a shared aspiration. Check out this article for some valuable recommendations to guide philanthropies on this transformative journey: https://lnkd.in/e4_CrSGf

What does Inclusion of Diversity mean to you? To me it means listening to the experience of another without judgment, without the need to rescue or celebrate our differences and similarities. It means sitting with another and seeing them the way they long to be seen, no matter how difficult or challenging their story is to you. I cannot begin to imagine what it must be like living in the Ukraine right now, let alone what it means for someone who is deaf. I invite you to join me this Saturday with my friend Anthea Indira Ong at the highly-acclaimed 4-zone Hush Experience - a powerful and transformative journey where participants are led by Deaf facilitators into a state of quietude and introspection. In silence we remember who we are, and who we are to each other. How can we bring the worlds of Hearing and Deaf together? How are we in Singapore connected with those who are suffering in Ukraine with the devastating effects of the war? How would the Deaf hear the warning siren? How could the Deaf be reached for rescue when they are under fallen rubble?

Trust In Community - The TIC Group✅ Our Mission Create A Meaningful Impact “Empowering Communities Through Compassionate Giving” "Trust in Community" was born from a deep-seated desire to create positive change, support those in need, and be a voice for the voiceless. Our mission is clear: "Empowering Communities Through Compassionate Giving." We envision a world where compassion knows no bounds, where communities rally together to uplift one another. Our Vision Our vision is to build a platform that not only provides essential support, care, and resources to those in need but also raises awareness of critical issues. We aim to educate and inspire younger generations to become compassionate leaders, dedicated to looking after their neighbours and communities. Get Involved We invite you to join us on this transformative journey. Whether through mentorship, advice, donations, or connections with investors and influencers, even just sharing our story and its mission, your involvement is pivotal. Together, we can make a difference and build a brighter future for all. At Trust in Community, we believe that support is a two-way street. By supporting those who need it most, we become stronger together as a community and together we can create positive change. https://lnkd.in/eW6NfVhc Take Action ✅

Volunteers are a tremendous workforce 💪 and embodiment of selflessness. They bring leisure, culture, and sports to life, illuminating community organizations worldwide 🌏. Do you know any volunteers who inspire you? Tag or mention them in the comments on this post. On this World Volunteer Day, the Vendere Group aims to highlight the names of those who play an essential role in our society, working for various causes, from the environment to education, health, and human rights. Did you know that the impact of associations is immense ? They often face major challenges in mobilizing resources 👭 and raising awareness about their missions. That's why we want to emphasize the importance of supporting and getting involved with associations. #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteers #volunteers #volunteersday2023 #VolunteerSpotlight #association