SOCIAL INCLUSION

PARTNERSHIPS FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION: THE BRITISH COUNCIL WAY

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This piece, originally published on Perspectives of the Himalayan Times on the 18th of Feb, tells the story of simple but effective partnerships between British Council and a group of persons with disabilities, a collaboration driven by a commitment towards social inclusion and a very big example that partnerships and collaborations are not just about money.

Fostering Employability of youths living with disabilities

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A very interesting project called Inclusive Mindset promoted in Italy by Sodalitas, Fondazione Adecco per le Pari Opportunità, e INNPRONTA can be considered a best practice on ways to promote employability of youths with disabilities in the job market. Long run perspectives and investing on creating a new understanding of disabilities among executives is a key to succeed.

GIRL SUMMIT and DOWN SYNDROME DAY : The hard walk towards real inclusuion

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Last week was really packed in terms of international days dedicated to important topics and issues. Among others, there was World Down Syndrome Day. Interesting the global GIRL SUMMIT was being held in Kathmandu but the focused was mainly on child marriage. What about having a real inclusive GIRL SUMMIT next time?