PracticalInitiatives

Development works better together. Talk about your own work in your own words. PIN your #globaldev #intdev #socent #NGO Initiative to the map!

[Peace Child Intl @PeaceChild]

Today marks "International Day for Biological Diversity" which celebrates the diversity provided by our ecosystem for human existence and well-being on Earth, while helping to prevent climate change and supporting #ecosystem restoration and cleaner water. 🌍

#Biodiversity 🌿

[ODI's Digital Societies @DigiSoc_ODI]

Increasing the numbers of women participants in #development projects or programmes is not the same as demonstrating gender impact.

What should be considered when addressing gender in #impactevaluation?

https://t.co/eYy3ZYHiiC … @un_women @unwomenEval

[PracticalInitiatives @PIN_Network]

An interesting read about a new partnership that may be possible - Islamic social finance: the future of humanitarian partnership? https://t.co/8u2OcCE6s4 #GlobalDev #Devex #Islam #HumanitarianAid #Aid #Finance #GlobalFinance

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Shock rise in global measles outbreaks 'disastrous' for children, UN warns https://t.co/uqIQnD9kIS #GlobalDev #Health #HealthDev #Measles #UN #Epidemic

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Millions of Ugandans quit internet services as social media tax takes effect - is this an attack on free speech? https://t.co/0MZ1rnm6YK #GlobalDev #Uganda #Africa #SocialMedia #Online #Internet #ModernDevelopment #Tax #Taxea

[PracticalInitiatives @PIN_Network]

An interesting read in light of the British news stories regarding Stacey Dooley and Comic Relief. A controversial topic but what is your opinion?!

[Learning Service @Learnser]

"There is no reason to believe a 20-year-old westerner is better equipped to build a local school, plant trees or implement a new educational program than the very individuals who know their community best, and would likely appreciate the employment... https://t.co/ls3VDXtqrn

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

In the arms of an angel 😇

65-year-old Mama Elizabeth is a refugee and a 'guardian angel', advocating against sexual and gender-based violence in the refugee camp where she lives. Her home is a temporary safe shelter for survivors of such violence.

[PracticalInitiatives @PIN_Network]

Could DFID be absorbed by FCO? https://t.co/Pq6gY0lSrj #Devex #GlobalDev #DFID #Politics #ForeignOffice

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'Real risk' of refugees freezing to death in Syria after rains destroy shelters https://t.co/GOPlYnlFVw #Devex #GlobalDev #Syria #Refugee #Migration #Flooding

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DFID prepares for an expected El Niño https://t.co/VNZaxWnx8h #GlobalDev #Devex #DFID #ElNino #Climate #Flooding #Weather #Drought

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Post-Brexit trade: A missed opportunity for development? https://t.co/7B7UNO9r83 #Devex #GlobalDev #Bexit #Africa #UK #Development #EconomicDev #Economic

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Invest in Africa's youth before migration to Europe doubles, says UN official https://t.co/5QdqMSzCMx #GlobalDev #Devex #Africa #Migration #Immigration #Livelihoods

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In the face of climate change, ranking states by prosperity invites disaster https://t.co/YZMeMYTPq0 #GlobalDev #Devex #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Economic #Economy #Wealth

[PracticalInitiatives @PIN_Network]

Beyond a 'flush and forget' mindset in India https://t.co/uxTNfC6Gaz #GlobalDev #Devex #India #Sanitation #OpenDefecation #Toilets

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Why do women still die giving birth? https://t.co/DNo1SagjE4 #GlobalDev #Devex #MaternalMortality #ChildBirth

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We're in constant fear of armed attack as we treat Ebola patients in Congo https://t.co/ihn371xt81 #GlobalDev #Devex #Congo #DRC #Ebola #Healthcare #HealthDev

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World Bank pulls $300m Tanzania loan over pregnant schoolgirl ban https://t.co/Y3uvXjBepx #GlobalDev #Devex #Tanzania #Education #Gender #GenderEquality #WomensRights

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Calls for UK to overturn aid freeze to Zambia despite corruption claims https://t.co/p4Yi21U7Zc #GlobalDev#Devex #Zambia #Africa #UKAid

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'Imagine in five years': how education became a casualty of Cameroon's war https://t.co/fARdw32Maz #GlobalDev #Devex #Cameroon #War #Education

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'Our time is now': world youth poll reveals unexpected optimism https://t.co/FAQlrH7Qa9 #GlobalDev #Devex #GlobalFuture #YouthPoll #WorldYouthPoll