Arigatou International launched the 2nd physical space of the SDGs Academy for children in Sri Lanka on 17th October 2022, during commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP). The space, dubbed Model classroom is hosted within the Sarvodaya Shramadana movement headquarters in Sri Lanka and is managed by the End Child Poverty Knowledge centre, hosted within the same precincts.
Like it’s predecessor in Kenya, the Model Classroom seeks to provide children with simplified and easy-to-use learning tools on the SDGs. It will deliver this goal through the SDG model classroom for children that offer safe virtual and physical child-friendly spaces for interaction and exchange. Additionally, activities within the SDG Model classroom will involve a storytelling campaign for children on the SDGs, and multi-level gaming mobile applications and web apps that are relevant to children ages 4 and above.
Attending the launch, Arigatou International Directors – Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, (GNRC) , Maria Lucia Uribe (Ethics Education) and Fred Nyabera (end Child Poverty) lauded the establishment of the SDGs Academy for Children as safe spaces for children not only to contribute to achievement of the SDGs but also as great spaces for meaningful children participation. It was also noted that the work of the Academy was well within the 10 Panama commitments (GNRC 5th forum; 2017) as well as the Arigatou International ethos in general. Fred Nyabera also took this opportunity to remind participants that this launch was part of the commemoration of ECP@10 and IDEP as well.
While welcoming the launch of the Academy, Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, President of Sarvodaya Movement noted that children and young generation were the leaders for Sustainable society and sustainable future. And with the launch of the SDG model classroom in Sri Lanka, it would be a wonderful opportunity for all children to learn on SDGs”.
The launch event involved an intergenerational dialogue through which participating children got an opportunity to seek answers and have their voices heard with regards to achieving the SDGs. The conversation was mainly centred around Education (SDG4), Climate Change (SDG13) and Peace (SDG16).
Ms. Emma Brigham, the Deputy Representative of UNICEF Sri Lanka emphasized that the crucial role education plays in promoting Sustainable Development and addressing environment-related issues and climate actions.
Sanara, 17 years young girl shared her experience with Arigatou International End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre and how she had expanded her knowledge about the SDGs.
The event bought together over 50 participants physically and a host of other joining online; via zoom. Participating organizations included: UNICEF Sri Lanka, The Sustainable Development Councils in Sri Lanka, UNDP, Save the Children Sri Lanka, The Asia Foundation, World Vision, the Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya and GNRC committee.
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Arigatou International launched the 2nd physical space of the SDGs Academy for children in Sri Lanka on 17th October 2022, during commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP). The space, dubbed Model classroom is hosted within the Sarvodaya Shramadana movement headquarters in Sri Lanka and is managed by the End Child Poverty Knowledge centre, hosted within the same precincts.
Like it’s predecessor in Kenya, the Model Classroom seeks to provide children with simplified and easy-to-use learning tools on the SDGs. It will deliver this goal through the SDG model classroom for children that offer safe virtual and physical child-friendly spaces for interaction and exchange. Additionally, activities within the SDG Model classroom will involve a storytelling campaign for children on the SDGs, and multi-level gaming mobile applications and web apps that are relevant to children ages 4 and above.
Attending the launch, Arigatou International Directors – Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, (GNRC) , Maria Lucia Uribe (Ethics Education) and Fred Nyabera (end Child Poverty) lauded the establishment of the SDGs Academy for Children as safe spaces for children not only to contribute to achievement of the SDGs but also as great spaces for meaningful children participation. It was also noted that the work of the Academy was well within the 10 Panama commitments (GNRC 5th forum; 2017) as well as the Arigatou International ethos in general. Fred Nyabera also took this opportunity to remind participants that this launch was part of the commemoration of ECP@10 and IDEP as well.
While welcoming the launch of the Academy, Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, President of Sarvodaya Movement noted that children and young generation were the leaders for Sustainable society and sustainable future. And with the launch of the SDG model classroom in Sri Lanka, it would be a wonderful opportunity for all children to learn on SDGs”.
The launch event involved an intergenerational dialogue through which participating children got an opportunity to seek answers and have their voices heard with regards to achieving the SDGs. The conversation was mainly centred around Education (SDG4), Climate Change (SDG13) and Peace (SDG16).
Ms. Emma Brigham, the Deputy Representative of UNICEF Sri Lanka emphasized that the crucial role education plays in promoting Sustainable Development and addressing environment-related issues and climate actions.
Sanara, 17 years young girl shared her experience with Arigatou International End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre and how she had expanded her knowledge about the SDGs.
The event bought together over 50 participants physically and a host of other joining online; via zoom. Participating organizations included: UNICEF Sri Lanka, The Sustainable Development Councils in Sri Lanka, UNDP, Save the Children Sri Lanka, The Asia Foundation, World Vision, the Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya and GNRC committee.
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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), October 17th 2022, is an opportunity to increase awareness, community actions and advocacy towards ending child poverty.
This year’s IDEP theme is “Dignity for All in Practice: The Commitments we Make Together for Social Justice, Peace and Planet.”
Across the world, about 1 billion children are multidimensionally poor, meaning they lack basic necessities such as nutritious food, quality education or healthcare. This IDEP, we are called to speak up and tackle the underlying issues that cause child poverty. These include social and economic inequalities, corruption, violent conflicts, climate change and environmental degradation, and violence against children.
As we continue to celebrate 10 years of Arigatou International’s End Child Poverty initiative, we invite you to commemorate the IDEP October 17th 2022 together with us, through the ECP@10 Campaign.
4 Ways You Can Participate:
Participate in the 10-for-10 challenge through making an ECP@10 pledge for action. These are impactful individual, group and community actions that empower children and help them to overcome poverty. You can choose to volunteer your skills and expertise during the IDEP, October 17th, by serving children affected by poverty. Or make it a long-term engagement by becoming a regular End Child Poverty volunteer in your community. You can also work together with your friends and your network to donate funds or other necessary resources, towards benefitting children in your community. On our website, we have provided 10 simple action ideas you can undertake. Any action, big or small, counts. Use this link to make your ECP@10 pledge through our website.
During IDEP, October 17th, and throughout the month of October 2022, join us as we commit to mobilise planting of 1,000,000 trees across various locations. You can grow 1 tree, 10 trees, 1,000 trees, or any number of trees according to the resources available to you. Invite your friends and other organisations you to join you. Consider sponsoring another organisation by providing them with seedlings, space to grow the trees, or funds to support tree-planting in their location. By taking part in the tree planting, we are all together contributing in positive climate action and safeguarding the environment. Find out more, on our website.
Create opportunities to listen to children and to work together with children in developing solutions to alleviate child poverty. Consider working with local schools, social clubs, or faith-based institutions in your community, to create safe spaces for children to commemorate IDEP and participate in the ECP@10 campaign. For more information on enhancing meaningful children’s participation, check out our free resources, including a free online course, on our website.
Make your IDEP, October 17th, commemoration memorable by talking about it through your social spaces. Let people know what you are doing towards ECP@10, and how they too can take action. Share your ideas on how your community can come together to end child poverty, as well. Follow us on social media and post your stories and photos using the ECP@10 online community hashtags: #EndChildPovertyAt10 and #ECPat10 and #AllforChildren
Stay up to date on all ECP@10 Campaign events …
Subscribe to our mailing list and be the first to know about upcoming ECP@10 Campaign events. Join our ECP@10 online community, stay connected and tag us through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, for more updates. Remember to use #EndChildPovertyAt10, #ECPat10 and #AllForChildren on all your social media, so that we can stay connected.
About Us:
The Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty (End Child Poverty) mobilises faith communities and faith-inspired resources to overcome poverty that affects children. We are a multi-faith, child-centered, global initiative of Arigatou International. Together with the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), Prayer and Action for Children, and Ethics Education for Children, we comprise the 4 initiatives of Arigatou International.
Find us here:
Email: endchildpoverty@arigatouinternational.org
Website: https://endingchildpoverty-10years.org
Facebook: End Child Poverty
Twitter: @IIECP
Instagram: @endchildpoverty_arigatou
YouTube: End Child Poverty – Arigatou International
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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), October 17th 2022, is an opportunity to increase awareness, community actions and advocacy towards ending child poverty.
This year’s IDEP theme is “Dignity for All in Practice: The Commitments we Make Together for Social Justice, Peace and Planet.”
Across the world, about 1 billion children are multidimensionally poor, meaning they lack basic necessities such as nutritious food, quality education or healthcare. This IDEP, we are called to speak up and tackle the underlying issues that cause child poverty. These include social and economic inequalities, corruption, violent conflicts, climate change and environmental degradation, and violence against children.
As we continue to celebrate 10 years of Arigatou International’s End Child Poverty initiative, we invite you to commemorate the IDEP October 17th 2022 together with us, through the ECP@10 Campaign.
4 Ways You Can Participate:
Participate in the 10-for-10 challenge through making an ECP@10 pledge for action. These are impactful individual, group and community actions that empower children and help them to overcome poverty. You can choose to volunteer your skills and expertise during the IDEP, October 17th, by serving children affected by poverty. Or make it a long-term engagement by becoming a regular End Child Poverty volunteer in your community. You can also work together with your friends and your network to donate funds or other necessary resources, towards benefitting children in your community. On our website, we have provided 10 simple action ideas you can undertake. Any action, big or small, counts. Use this link to make your ECP@10 pledge through our website.
During IDEP, October 17th, and throughout the month of October 2022, join us as we commit to mobilise planting of 1,000,000 trees across various locations. You can grow 1 tree, 10 trees, 1,000 trees, or any number of trees according to the resources available to you. Invite your friends and other organisations you to join you. Consider sponsoring another organisation by providing them with seedlings, space to grow the trees, or funds to support tree-planting in their location. By taking part in the tree planting, we are all together contributing in positive climate action and safeguarding the environment. Find out more, on our website.
Create opportunities to listen to children and to work together with children in developing solutions to alleviate child poverty. Consider working with local schools, social clubs, or faith-based institutions in your community, to create safe spaces for children to commemorate IDEP and participate in the ECP@10 campaign. For more information on enhancing meaningful children’s participation, check out our free resources, including a free online course, on our website.
Make your IDEP, October 17th, commemoration memorable by talking about it through your social spaces. Let people know what you are doing towards ECP@10, and how they too can take action. Share your ideas on how your community can come together to end child poverty, as well. Follow us on social media and post your stories and photos using the ECP@10 online community hashtags: #EndChildPovertyAt10 and #ECPat10 and #AllforChildren
Stay up to date on all ECP@10 Campaign events …
Subscribe to our mailing list and be the first to know about upcoming ECP@10 Campaign events. Join our ECP@10 online community, stay connected and tag us through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, for more updates. Remember to use #EndChildPovertyAt10, #ECPat10 and #AllForChildren on all your social media, so that we can stay connected.
About Us:
The Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty (End Child Poverty) mobilises faith communities and faith-inspired resources to overcome poverty that affects children. We are a multi-faith, child-centered, global initiative of Arigatou International. Together with the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), Prayer and Action for Children, and Ethics Education for Children, we comprise the 4 initiatives of Arigatou International.
Find us here:
Email: endchildpoverty@arigatouinternational.org
Website: https://endingchildpoverty-10years.org
Facebook: End Child Poverty
Twitter: @IIECP
Instagram: @endchildpoverty_arigatou
YouTube: End Child Poverty – Arigatou International
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Globally, nearly 1 billion children are affected by multidimensional poverty.
This means that almost half of the world’s population of children lack basic necessities such as nutritious food, clean water, a safe home, or even healthcare. This multidimensional poverty robs children of their dignity and creates an increased risk of erosion of their rights. In every society currently, children face the adverse impacts of socioeconomic inequalities and corruption. Climate change and environmental degradation are rampant, and violent conflicts and violence against children are on the rise.
Now, more than ever, communities need to rally together to alleviate these underlying causes of child poverty.
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), marked annually on October 17th, presents a timely opportunity for us all to rally concerted efforts aimed at ending child poverty. It enables individuals and communities to renew commitments to promoting children’s rights and overall well-being.
This year’s IDEP, October 17th, 2022, is guided by the universal theme “Dignity for All in Practice: The Commitments We Make Together for Social Justice, Peace and Planet.”
To commemorate IDEP, Arigatou International—End Child Poverty, together with our partners and many others, will make pledges for action through our ECP@10 Campaign. We will mobilize communities to plant 1 million trees, create safe spaces to listen to children, and meaningfully involve children in actions to alleviate poverty. The campaign will enable us to jointly amplify awareness, relevant advocacy, and community actions empowering children and helping them overcome poverty.
As we begin the countdown to this year’s IDEP, October 17th, 2022, we welcome you to join us in the ECP@10 Campaign, commemorating 10 years of action towards overcoming child poverty.
Find out more about how you can participate in ECP@10 campaign, here.
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