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Seeing Youth leaders on stage and policy makers engaging on matters #AfCFTA brings hope. It such discussions that our common problems are solved. let's embrace the shared values. #OneAfrica #IgnitingTheFutureForTheYouthInTrade #Agenda2063

Childfree has no borders — it’s a global experience! In this replay from the 2023 Virtual Childfree Convention, Childfree International Part 1 explores the unique insights and challenges faced by #childfree individuals worldwide. ChildfreeConvention.com https://lnkd.in/gCnH9iTe

What does it take to win? 🏆 #ADSOConf2023 delegates are hearing from colleagues at Wirral Council who won the #ADSOAwards2022 Team of the Year! They are describing their journey and lessons learned! #bestpractice

What a great resource, trying to understand who is the workforce behind providing services identified in the context of the European Child Guarantee. How many are they and how are they doing? Particularly interesting to delve into the health workforce, and while I appreciate a wealth and breadth of professions, including community health workers, one cannot but wonder where are the public health professionals in here (health promotion and disease prevention)? Is nutrition really only about preparing and serving food (at schools)? An example of growing childhood obesity is clearly a sign there's more to it than just eating.. how about obesogenic environments? But all in all, seems like a great resource indeed. Ping Gabriella Sutton Ingrid (Joaquina) Stegeman Sebastian Lindt EuroHealthNet #Schools4Health

Policy brief launch 12 September. The quote of today evolves around the million dollar question on evidence and impact. It has been interesting to look at this and it is so important that we reach a breakthrough stage soon. The only way we can do that is through very open and inclusive collaboration including field practitioners and going beyond the usual suspect constellations of people and organisations. #NDPCpolicybrief #arts #design #crosssector #collaboration #innovation #evidence #impact #CCS #sustainability #artisansofinnovation #NDPC Johanna Kouzmine-Karavaïeff (Suo)

Our founding Director Jon Molver was at the NASCEE conference on Wednesday, moderating a panel discussion with Western Cape Education Department officials Haroon Mohammed and Jacqui/ Jacqueline Boulle on “What makes for effective partnerships with government”. Both shared stories of successful partnerships, highlighting that above all, shared objectives are fundamental to the success of partnerships. Both also helpfully outlined what it is that both parties can bring to effective partnerships.  Government needs civil society to contribute: - A deep understanding of the local context - Extensive networks - NPO’s resources and expertise In return, government offers the following: - Access - A substantial platform for growth and scale - Advocacy Finally, our government representatives gave us 3 things civil society should start doing, 2 things we should stop doing, and 1 thing we should keep doing. In their views, NPO’s should: Start - Viewing government as a partner - Talking, and working together collaboratively with other NPO’s - Developing better M&E Stop  - Being territorial and competitive  - Viewing government as a source of funding Keep on - Telling the human story It was so refreshing to attend and assist at a civil society networking event that had gone to the trouble of inviting government to join. Kudos to NASCEE for leading the way on this, and to Western Cape Education Department for being ready, willing and available to give insightful, honest and helpful feedback to the sector. More collaborative, honest and open sessions like this across sectors will most definitely contribute to us #WorkingBetterTogether, and to a stronger, equitable education system. 

🎇Event Reflection🎇 A few weeks ago, OPEN held a fantastic forum that highlighted OPEN and Children Australia's shared learnings and tips in building everyday evidence use, the importance of evidence and how to use the existing evidence base. To highlight the key takeaways and relevant resources we have compiled an event reflection and recording of the event. The session celebrated how far the child and family services sector has come on its evidence journey and shared some easy steps to get going on your evidence journey. Some key takeaways included: 📌 Success lies in the design - use a theory of change/logic model to define your program on a page 📌Improvement throughout the program and organisational evidence use 📌Using the existing evidence base You can read the event reflection and watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/g94zZCE9

Take a look at the impact of the NMN Program. Here is our annual report for 2022