What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

Latest Sharings

Sustainability Dialogue Series Surfacing cutting edge solutions and sustainable business practices (AVPN)

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AVPN is launching a series of ESG-focused thought leadership activities and capacity building workshops to share insights and practical guidance for Asia-based businesses and financial organisations that are considering what ESG means for them in the context of the current crisis and beyond. Join the AVPN Sustainability Dialogues to learn from the best in Asian sustainability and investing.

Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 (21 June)

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Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 “Building Forward: Women Political Leaders Determining the New Normal.”

How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic, 6th of July, Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation, University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation Webinar Series How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic Professor Neil Bourne Professor of Matter in Extreme Environments, Co-director of the Thomas Ashton Institute, University of Manchester

9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum – Opening High Level Panel Discussion

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On the 14th of June, FORUM ASIA organized the 9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum (AHRDF), a platform for human rights defenders (HRDs) and women human rights defenders (WHRDs) to discuss work and advocacy efforts, and share the experiences and challenges they face.

Workshop on Innovative Climate Financing Instruments: Supporting Post COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery in Asia-Pacific Small Island Developing States (JUNE 23)

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ESCAP in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) will jointly organize a virtual workshop on resource mobilization in Asia-Pacific SIDS on June 23, with a focus on how SIDS can mobilize more climate finance, either via ‘traditional’ channels or via innovative instruments such as sustainability/green/blue bonds.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June

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On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June

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The 2021 Desertification and Drought Day to be held on 17 June will focus on turning degraded land into healthy land. Restoring degraded land brings economic resilience, creates jobs, raises incomes and increases food security. It helps biodiversity to recover. It locks away the atmospheric carbon warming the Earth, slowing climate change.

16TH OF JUNE WAS Domestic Workers' Day 2021

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Informality and exclusion from labour laws remain barriers to decent work for Asia Pacific domestic workers. Ten years after international convention, domestic workers still fight to be recognized as workers and essential service providers, says the ILO who also published a regional report on the situation in the Asia Pacific: There are some 38.3 million domestic workers over the age of 15.

UNICEF Annual Report 2020

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UNICEF’s 2020 Annual Report underscores how 2020 was a year like no other. School closures, increased vulnerability to abuse, mental health strains and loss of access to vital services have hurt children deeply. But not all children have been affected equally. The pandemic has exposed deep inequalities that have existed for too long, with the worst consequences on children in the poorest countries

Strengthening the ASEAN Education Delivery Systems in Challenging Times

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with the theme of “Strengthening the ASEAN Education Delivery Systems in Challenging Times”, this three-week programme seeks to develop the future leaders of ASEAN, the youths who will take the lead in strengthening the education systems, especially in this new normal, together with the local communities.

#StrengthBeyondAllOdds Female leaders who defy the odds

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'Strength beyond all odds' is the theme for this year's International Albinism Awareness Day and will be the topic to be discussed at Oxford Saïd Business School.

STRANDED, STATELESS, DETAINED: NEW REPORT REVEALS 700,000 ROHINGYA CHILDREN ARE DENIED BASIC RIGHTS ACROSS ASIA

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Save the Children reveals that some of the world’s most persecuted children are denied safety, citizenship and education in five countries across Asia.

South-East Asia Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Finance: Innovating Finance for the 2030 Agenda

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The Southeast Asia Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Finance aims to facilitate mainstreaming of the green/SDG-linked bonds in the region in the overall financing strategy, with a focus on identifying additional needs, tools, and operational frameworks. The salient insights emanating from this discussion will help develop concrete action plans for Southeast Asia’s recovery.

Sustainability Leadership Summit (ILA)

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The International Leadership Association, through this Sustainability and Beyond summit, is inviting change agents and leaders to mobilize, reimagine and collectively accelerate the positive changes needed to meet the daunting challenges facing planet and people.

Youth with disabilities: Opportunities in COVID-19 recovery and onwards to the Youth with Disabilities Summit

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This event is organized by the International Disability Alliance and it will happen today, 17 June 2021 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, New York Time. It is one of the side events of the 14th Conference of States Parties: Side Events with IDA Participation

Asian Impact 25: ADB Distinguished Speaker Program—Edward Glaeser

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Harvard University's Professor Edward Glaeser joined experts from Asia and the Pacific to discuss how ADB can help fulfill the promise of Asia’s cities while focusing on policy priorities for Asia's urban transformation, including the lessons from the #COVID19 pandemic for managing cities and urban infrastructure, especially transport.

Achieving the global goal on water, sanitation and hygiene - investor expectations (WATER AID)

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What is the role of institutional investors in supporting the Sustainable Development Goal on water, sanitation and hygiene? Our new report, produced in collaboration with Chronos Sustainability, sets out the three areas where investors can play a part.

Are university institutions getting social innovation right? (SUMMARY OF THE EVENT BY SIX)

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Over the past 3 years, the Social Innovation through Knowledge Exchange (SIKE) project has brought together a group of universities, across the UK, Germany, Portugal, Croatia and the Basque Country to create an ecosystem that nurtures and supports sustainable, resilient and responsible innovation

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