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

the Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF): Inclusive Governance: The Challenge for a Contemporary Commonwealth

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The Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF) brings together civic voices from around the world to debate key issues facing Commonwealth people. Held every two years in the run-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the CPF is the single largest opportunity for civil society to engage with Commonwealth leaders on global development issues.

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 - London,16-20 April

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Yesterday the gathering of Heads of Government started with an interesting set of programs.

Social accountability can help improve the quality of education

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Today, about a third of countries don’t have data on learning in primary education and half don’t have it for secondary education. Citizens and civil society organizations should press countries to measure learning systematically as without data, the learning crisis remains invisible.

SUMMIT OF AMERICAS, FINAL DECLARATION

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The Declaration affirms the importance of curbing corruption and enhance democratic/partecipatory governance

Meet the 2018 Skoll Awardees for Social Entrepreneurship

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“It is a special moment when our ‘family’ of extraordinary social entrepreneurs expands with the selection of new Awardees,” said Jeff Skoll, Founder and Chairman of the Skoll Foundation. “Our community immediately strengthens, as does our collective understanding of how to solve the world’s most pressing problems.”

The Eighth Summit of the Americas is starting today in Lima, Peru

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The Eighth Summit of the Americas will be held on April 13 and 14, 2018 in Lima, Peru.The Heads of State and Government of the Americas will address the central theme of the Summit, “Democratic Governance against Corruption.The Summits, held every three years, offers the opportunity for the leaders to jointly define a hemispheric agenda at the highest levels.

As global executions and death sentences slide

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Encouraging steps to reduce death penalty around the world! From the latest Amnestsy International global report on Death Penalty 2017

BOAO FORUM 2018: CLOSING PRESS RELEASE

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Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2018 An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity has concluded

National Service Recognition Day in the USA

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More than 5,200 elected officials have stepped up as Leaders for National Service. On April 3rd, 2018, they will show their appreciation for AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers in their communities.

The Leadership Development Action Plan

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This template is designed to guide your leadership development activities over the next 12-24 months. Many of the steps require significant effort and/or reflection. Very few require money. Most of these activities can be self-guided, but it would be very helpful to recruit a mentor to help you along the way.

Former Mexican President Backs Opium Poppy Legalization

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ormer Mexican President Vicente Fox proposed on Wednesday the legalization of opium poppy production as a way to help end bloody turf battles fought by drug cartels in various parts of the country.

Global Social Innovation Wayfinder event in Istanbul (14-15 May)

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Organized by Social Innovation Exchange, SIX, the summit will look at what more can be done to tackle systemic barriers to systemic change over the next ten years. Istanbul Wayfinder will build on two calls to action from London: multi-sector collaborations for systemic change, inspired by the SDGs, and building regional social innovation ecosystems over the next decade.

One more activist killed in Brazil

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One month ago, a well known social activist Marielle Franco was killed in Rio de Janeiro. Now one of the witnesses got killed too. From Telesur

Convention of Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) deals with KILLER ROBOTS

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Do you believe that robots will not only take away jobs but also play a big role in future conflicts? Would this mean less humans lethal deaths and or more deaths because of catastrophic consequences of using robots in war? A meeting of experts in Geneva started yesterday under the Convention of Certain Conventional Weapons

Endless Sports

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What can a nine year old do? Check out this article for a terrific story!

Women, Business and the Law (WBL): Despite Progress, Legal Barriers Remain Widespread

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In its 5th edition, Women, Business and the Law from the World Bank Group introduces scoring to better inform the reform agenda. The report tracks progress made over the past two years and identifies opportunities to ensure economic empowerment for all. #WomenBizLaw #Get2Equal

UNDP NEW STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021

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The plan will focus on focus Strengthen its relevance as a trusted partner in a complex and evolving development landscape, strongly committed to its mandate to eradicate poverty; Be more nimble, innovative and enterprising – a thought leader that succeeds in taking and managing risks; Be more effective and efficient in utilizing resources to deliver result

The Globe and Mail's editorial: The Rohingya, Canada and the lessons learned in Rwanda

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Canada as well as many others so called developed nation should do more to step up and solve the Rohingya crisis

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