Supporting Women in Politics
Women have the right to participate in political processes that affect them, their families, and their societies. Countries with increased women’s participation and leadership in civil society and political parties tend to be more inclusive, responsive, egalitarian, and democratic. When women meaningfully participate in peace processes, they can help to expand the scope of agreements […]
Encouraging Men
Men play a vital role in providing leadership and security for their immediate family, and must be encouraged to take and pay keen interest in what goes on in their community. Bringing a group of men together with specific interest will boost the peace, security and stability of the society. Men are the highest income […]
Education
Education is a foundational driver of development, and fundamental to achieving self-reliance. Education is transformational for individuals and societies–it creates pathways to better health, economic growth, a sustainable environment, and peaceful, democratic societies. A person’s earnings increase by 10 percent with each year of school they complete. Women with higher levels of education have healthier […]
Reducing Inequalities
The most vulnerable nations – the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing states – continue to make inroads into poverty reduction. However, inequality persists and large disparities remain regarding access to health and education services and other assets. There is growing consensus that economic growth is not surfficient to […]
Engaging Women in Community Development
There is a balance and calm that women bring to the table in resolving community issues. Over the years women participation in community issues has been relegated and not encouraged in some cultures and communities. Many women do know get involve in issues because of certain stigma attached to them and because of these many […]
Engaging the Youths as Partners in Development
Young people between the ages of 10 and 24 are about 1.9 billion; they are the largest generation of youth in history. About 90% of them live in developing nations where they make up a large proportion of the population. Their numbers are expected to grow—between 2015 and 2030 alone, about 1.9 billion young people […]