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

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STUDY ON SOCICAL CAPITAL IN SINGAPORE PUBLISHED: MORE CAN BE DONE TO BUILD THE BRIDGES

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The interesting report has been recently published by the Institute of Public Policy, part of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, shows that peoples tend not to mix enough with those different from them, living in "parallel world"

TONY BLAIR'S INSTITUTE PUBLISHES REPORT ON POPULISM in EUROPE

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It is hard to define what is populism as it an ideology that can span from from left to the right political spectrum. The report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change defines it as " “claim to represent the true will of a unified people against domestic elites, foreign migrants or ethnic, religious or sexual minorities". It seems that it can further increases and be the "new normal".

Vulnerable Youths in Nepal are part of the equation

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With the elections concluded, we need to believe in the potential of youths living in vulnerable conditions as positive agents of change. Rather then being a burden, they are an untapped resource that can greatly contribute to the advancement of Nepal.

The Government of Canada set up National Reconciliation Counci

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By setting up the Council, Prime Minister Trudeau implements one of the key recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

EU IS PROMOTING YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN TUNISIA

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Finally we got a great initiative to support the youths of Tunisia, probably the best success story coming out from Arab Spring.

Singapore: Laws Chill Free Speech, Assembly End Repressive Prosecutions, Regulations, and Civil Suits (Human Right Watch)

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The Singapore government’s use of overly broad criminal laws, oppressive regulations, and civil lawsuits severely curtails freedom of speech and assembly, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

The State of the World’s Children 2017: Children in a Digital World

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The report represents the first comprehensive look from UNICEF at the different ways digital technology is affecting children, identifying dangers as well as opportunities.

INTERVIEW WITH PAWAN GHIMIRE, PIONEER OF ADAPTIVE SPORTS IN NEPAL

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Pawan Ghimire who lost his sight during the civil war that plagued Nepal, is the founder of Cricket Association of Nepal, Vice-President of the World Blind Cricket Limited and founding member of National Disability Sports Network Nepal. The interview is published on Empowering for social inclusion, the booklet recently launched by ENGAGE with support of Embassy of Switzerland.

Amnesty International report condemns EU nations in horrific abuse of migrants and refugees

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European governments are knowingly complicit in the torture and abuse of tens of thousands of refugees and migrants detained by Libyan immigration authorities in appalling conditions in Libya, said Amnesty International in a report published today, in the wake of global outrage over the sale of migrants in Libya.

TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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The 2017 Theme: “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all”

'Saying that we are sorry is not enough' Tearful Justin Trudeau apologizes to N.L. residential school survivors

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The Canadian Prime Minister offers a comprehensive apologies to the native nations of Canada for the abuses of the residential schools where local native kids were forced to live, away from their families. He made the apologies during a recent trip of his in Labrador. Read the full speech.

Thanksgiving

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I feel blessed every day. Read about some of the reasons why.

IAVE’S diaries (DAY 3-24th Nov)

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An overview of some interesting organizations i came to know yesterday. From a modern form of time banking to an innovative and holistic management review of a volunteering program in mental health in Hong Kong

IAVE’S diaries (DAY 2-23rd Nov)

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Today takeaways from the second day of the IAVE youth conference. The focus is on a common trend of volunteering that i found during these two days: short term high impact volunteering missions.

IAVE’S diaries ( DAY 1-22nd Nov)

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Some reflections from my first day ( 22nd of November) at IAVE conference in KL. The government here is pushing hard to promote volunteerism because it fits perfectly into the national plans to develop young talents. Can such approach co-exist with smaller, independent initiatives that have nothing to do with programs backed by the government? Perhaps yes...

Creating partnerships for and with the elderly: When not for profit innovates

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Saar Nepal is a local not for profit working in Nepal to support the needs of elders. It has developed a very interesting partnership approach that is based on partnerships with local groups of retirees and other elders. The team behind Saar Nepal has also promoted a social enterprise, an on-line portal addressing the specific needs of its clients and beneficiaries.

EU Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth underway

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The Swedish Prime Minister rime Stefan Löfven is hosting a meeting between the EU institutions and the social partners to discuss about the so called SOCIAL PILLAR OF the European Union. At the same time, all the leaders of the EU members states will discuss about the role of education and culture in the future of the EU.

FROM HRW: Burma: Widespread Rape of Rohingya Women, Girls Soldiers Commit Gang Rape, Murder Children

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Burmese security forces have committed widespread rape against women and girls as part of a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims in Burma’s Rakhine State, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY WINS IN...TONGA

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Not many people knows the Kingdom of Tonga, in the South Pacific. It is an archipelago nation and it is an emerging and fragile democracy. The outgoing Prime Minister,Akilisi Pohiva the first truly democratically elected, had to face a crisis due to parliament dissolution decided by influential King. Now he got elected again and his party is back on power. Will he succeed this time?

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