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 Haat Bazaar: A Perfect Location for Partnering

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Haat Bazaars in the Terai region of Nepal are natural community locations for partnering amongst the various sectors of society

A Film and Videography Platform for Emerging Visual Cultures | Veneeta Singha

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Drawing from the traditions of film makers such as Akira Kurusawa who “inspired, delighted, enriched and entertained audiences and influenced film makers throughout the world,” the Film and Videography Platform is envisaged as a platform, space, connection, edutainment hub and, critically, as a narrative and storytelling amphitheatre.

Gender Issues: Can We Treat Everyone Equally?

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Recently I spent a bit of time walking around my new home.  As usual I was myself, shaking everybody's hands, even hugging some females when I left their homes, just because they treated me so well. There were huge smiles on the women's faces when I left.  On some level I'm pushing the limits.  On the following morning one of my colleagues told me that there was some negative talk about what I had done.  He said it was ok to shake young girl's (up to 12 or so) hands but after that no touching.  

Blind Cricket, maybe we reached a real breakthrough in inclusive sport

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Are we close to a real change in the perceptions towards persons living with disabilities? Maybe not but surely a recent blind cricket match shows the potential to build bridges among the society and show the way forward for a more inclusive society. The most amazing thing? That the private sector seems to be on board...

Interview with Laurel Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Thriive

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Thriive is a new social enterprise based in the USA. Thriive supports local small enterprises around the world through loans. In this way Thriive helps alleviating poverty at community level while at the same time promoting an innovative culture of giving through CSR practices. More recently Thriive got awarded as Best pitching at the Investment Showcase organized by the HUB during the AVPN Conference.
Laurel comes from the banking sector and she started with Thriive after a volunteering experience. You can really say the power of volunteering…

Problems' Adolescents Endure in Nepal

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The Nation should attach utmost importance to the issue related to national youth.

Rabindranath Tagore's artworks at the City Museum of Kathmandu | Veneeta Singha

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Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's artworks were exhibited at the City Museum of Kathmandu as part of the Indian Cultural Festival 2014.

 

Hands-On

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People use various tools to eat: Spoon, forks, knives and ALSO with hands! Why is it then eating with hands is generally looked down upon?

Men and household chores

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We talk about equality and justice but when it comes to household chores men say "no no". Why do they say no to household chores? It is because they can't do it or they don't want to do it?

The real value of metrics in social action

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In the last decade the focus has been shifting on more and more complex ways to assess the impact of development work. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient; instead the uses of statistical methods to measure outcome developmental actions are the new way forward. Is it that simple?

Karjanha VDC, Initial Impressions

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Here are some initial impressions of being in Karjanha, Siraha

[Open call for contributors from Sharing4good!]

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Let's take the development discourse into the 21st century together!

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Interview with Urvashi Devidayal, Program Director, TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation

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I had the pleasure to meet Urvashi at AVPN Conference that was recently held in Singapore. As Director of TrustLaw program, Urvashi is leading the efforts of Thomson Reuters Foundation in expanding all over the region TrustLaw, an innovative Pro Bono program that connects NGOs of the region with leading law firms. By offering free of cost, voluntary service, law firms can offer essential and key services to the not for profit sector. A link is therefore created between NGOs and law firms.

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