Arigatou International has launched the 2nd call for the Children’s Solutions Lab, inviting applications from the public throughout the month of March. In these applications, children’s groups (at least 4 children) around the world are invited to submit projects led by them that can propose context-sensitive and unique solutions to poverty affecting children in their communities. The projects are expected to address the ethical challenges and the cultural norms that can lead to poverty and suggest solutions for this based on education. These children can be attached to an organization, school, social club or place of worship. While the ideas are by children and implemented by children, adults in these groups/organisations will are encouraged to be available to support the children.
First launched in 2020, the the Children’s Solutions Lab aims to support young people in taking action to address poverty affecting children in their communities through solutions based on education. The Children’s Solutions Lab seeks to promote ethical reflections among children about the root causes of poverty and how some cultural norms can impact the wellbeing of children and, ultimately, lead to child poverty. Overall, aims create meaningful, participatory spaces and opportunities where children are empowered to lead, develop and implement relevant actions with regards to addressing poverty, through education.
Like in the first call, applications will undergo an international selection process though which 5 finalists will emerge. The 5 will be supported through a micro-grant and accompaniment from Arigatou International to implement their idea. The first Children’s Solutions Lab process attracted applications from 37 organizations, representing 23 countries. Five finalists from Cuba, India, Peru, Kenya, Serbia were selected and supported to implement their idea. The process reached to more than 2000 children.
By being part of the Children’s Solutions Lab, you contribute to the greater need to have children as active participants in issues affecting them and communities at large.
Apply to the Children’s Solutions Lab today: bit.ly/33XhTe4 or http://arigatouinternational.org/all-with-children/empowerment/children-solutions-lab/
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Representatives from ministries of education, intergovernmental organizations, multilateral agencies, civil society organizations and research institutions are collaborating in the development of a fellowship program on ethics education.
The purpose of the Ethics Education Fellowship Program is to strengthen the capacity on ethics education in formal educational settings as a key contribution to developing national programs that foster learning to live together through intercultural and interfaith education. The Fellowship Program targets representatives from ministries of education or other government offices from six countries in Africa and Asia, that are interested in ethics education to foster learning to live together and social cohesion in their countries.
By creating a network of formal education institutions and a platform for sharing and building capacity within the ministries of education, the Fellowship Program seeks to promote a sustainable continuation and expansion of ethics education activities in the participating countries.
The partners include Arigatou International, Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace – Global Humanity for Peace Institute, Higher Committee for Human Fraternity, KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, UNESCO Office for Eastern Africa and the UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office; Indonesia National Commission for UNESCO – Ministry of Education of Indonesia; Kenya National Commission for UNESCO – Ministry of Education of Kenya, and Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO – Peace and Reconciliation Unit, Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka.
The project, which is being convened by Arigatou International – Geneva, was kicked off with a partners’ meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on 7 – 8 March 2022. Representatives from each partner organization participated in the meeting, where they had the opportunity to discuss the common vision of the collaboration. A technical team was formed to carry out the action plan of the Fellowship Program and its implementation. It is expected that national consultations will take place in each of the participating countries to assess needs and opportunities, and to define their scope of implementation. The first international capacity building workshop will take place in October this year, followed by national training workshops for educators, and subsequent implementation in schools. A review meeting will take place in 2023 to share experiences, lessons learned and further the project.
At the end of the meeting, there was general excitement about the diverse expertise of the partner organizations as well as the potential to contribute towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, notably target 4.7 which aims to support global citizenship education and a culture of peace.
This collaboration was initiated as a follow-up to the Global Symposium, Transforming Education held online on 22-23 November 2021.
We thank our partners for walking with us on this new project. We look ahead to helping promote ethics education into national education policy and programming to collectively contribute to building more peaceful, inclusive, and cohesive societies.
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Representatives from ministries of education, intergovernmental organizations, multilateral agencies, civil society organizations and research institutions are collaborating in the development of a fellowship program on ethics education.
The purpose of the Ethics Education Fellowship Program is to strengthen the capacity on ethics education in formal educational settings as a key contribution to developing national programs that foster learning to live together through intercultural and interfaith education. The Fellowship Program targets representatives from ministries of education or other government offices from six countries in Africa and Asia, that are interested in ethics education to foster learning to live together and social cohesion in their countries.
By creating a network of formal education institutions and a platform for sharing and building capacity within the ministries of education, the Fellowship Program seeks to promote a sustainable continuation and expansion of ethics education activities in the participating countries.
The partners include Arigatou International, Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace – Global Humanity for Peace Institute, Higher Committee for Human Fraternity, KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, UNESCO Office for Eastern Africa and the UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office; Indonesia National Commission for UNESCO – Ministry of Education of Indonesia; Kenya National Commission for UNESCO – Ministry of Education of Kenya, and Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO – Peace and Reconciliation Unit, Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka.
The project, which is being convened by Arigatou International – Geneva, was kicked off with a partners’ meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on 7 – 8 March 2022. Representatives from each partner organization participated in the meeting, where they had the opportunity to discuss the common vision of the collaboration. A technical team was formed to carry out the action plan of the Fellowship Program and its implementation. It is expected that national consultations will take place in each of the participating countries to assess needs and opportunities, and to define their scope of implementation. The first international capacity building workshop will take place in October this year, followed by national training workshops for educators, and subsequent implementation in schools. A review meeting will take place in 2023 to share experiences, lessons learned and further the project.
At the end of the meeting, there was general excitement about the diverse expertise of the partner organizations as well as the potential to contribute towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, notably target 4.7 which aims to support global citizenship education and a culture of peace.
This collaboration was initiated as a follow-up to the Global Symposium, Transforming Education held online on 22-23 November 2021.
We thank our partners for walking with us on this new project. We look ahead to helping promote ethics education into national education policy and programming to collectively contribute to building more peaceful, inclusive, and cohesive societies.
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The struggles and achievements of women across time and across the world cannot be commemorated in one day. Nonetheless, I take this moment to celebrate and honor the achievements made by women and girls across the GNRC Network and around the world on this important occasion of International Women’s Day.
The theme of this year’s celebrations, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, aligns well with GNRC’s mission, vision and work we do across the world. It goes without saying that women are the backbone of the society. As we have witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic, women have been at the frontline, helping to curb the spread of the virus while caring for their families and the larger community, and bearing the brunt of the negative economic and social impacts of the crisis.
I take this opportunity to pay special tribute to the women who have supported GNRC work despite the enormous challenges they faced. Many are bridging the divide by assisting underprivileged communities and those most vulnerable, specifically children, young people, and mothers. They are working with faith communities, faith leaders and local governments to ensure services reach communities, and that issues affecting children and youth, including climate change, are addressed. The achievements of the GNRC have been due to their tremendous efforts.
However, much more needs to be done to realize gender parity. Gender based discrimination and harmful social and cultural norms continue to prevent women and girls from achieving their full potential. Women are hit hardest during crises, yet they remain absent in decision-making roles. They continue to be sexual-harassed, abused, and receive low pay.
In 2022, we say this must stop! As we recognize the women and girls who are leading the charge on progress, we must create awareness on gender equality and the importance of having women take their rightful place in decision-making processes. More work is needed in the areas of expanding girls’ education and ending gender-based violence and child marriage. Let us envision a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Let us strive to promote a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all humanity, for the benefit of future generations.
Gender equality is key to peace and sustainable development. Together, as faith communities, professionals, men, women, boys, and girls, let us create a sustainable future for everyone.
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Arigatou International Geneva organized four focus group meetings with children from Brazil, Indonesia and Portugal in the framework of the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) through its Education Working Group.
The IF20 offers an annual platform for religious, faith and interfaith organizations communities to constructively engage with the agendas set by the G20 leaders. For 2021, the G20’s agenda focuses on People Planet Prosperity, and the IF20 dedicates its reflection and dialogue on the theme of A Time to Heal.
To understand the perspectives of children on how education can contribute to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IF20 Education Working Group, of which Arigatou International Geneva is a member, launched a Global Listening Initiative (GLI). Over 2000 young people aged 14-19 from 26 countries participated in the initiative, identifying actions for educational transformation, and providing key information on their lived experiences in diverse contexts.
The participants were invited to reflect on their experiences of life and education during the Covid-19 pandemic; identify who and what have been most supportive to their learning and well-being; and propose educational policy priorities that can explicitly support their healing, learning and flourishing.
The focus group meetings organized by Arigatou International Geneva brought together 46 children aged 14 to 18 from Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities, and over 12 accompanying adults including teachers, social workers and non-formal educators working with children in the framework faith communities.
The meeting in Brazil was organized in collaboration with Ms. Shirley Jungman and with youth and educators from Lar das Crianças da congragação Israelista Paulista. In Indonesia, in collaboration with Mr. Fendra Kus Nuryadi and Ms. Wati Wardami and with students and educators from eight different schools. In Portugal, it was organized in collaboration with Mrs. Manuela Leal from Apostolate Mouvement of Children, as well as with youth from the Professional School Vértice and the support of Mrs. Caroline Gomes.
On 28th September, an IF20 high-level dialogue took place on Zoom, chaired by the IF20 Vice President, Professor Katherine Marshall. National politicians, interfaith leaders and international educational directors drew on their expertise and experiences and explored how these priorities and proposed action might be meaningfully integrated into relevant contexts. Most importantly, selected young people who took part in the Global Listening Initiative joined global leaders and shared their voices and their rationales for such policy priorities and subsequent action.
Arigatou International Geneva supported the preparation of the children and young people attending the event to be active and engaged participants during the meeting.
The dialogue aimed to discuss policy recommendations together with young people, government representatives, religious leaders and civil society representatives. The meeting moderated by Dr. Katherine Marshall, was attended by the Finland State Secretary, the Deputy Minister of Education of Portugal, a member of the Argentinian Parliament, as well as by the President of the Global Tolerance Council in the UAE, among others.
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