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 16th session of the United Nations Forum for Forests was held from 26 to 29 April 2021

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The UNFF was an opportunity to highlight the awareness linked to the COVID-19 pandemic: the health of humans and the health of ecosystems are intimately linked and cannot be understood independently of each other.

UPDATES FROM THE CENTER FOR SPORT, PEACE, & SOCIETY, UNIVERSITY OF Tennessee, Knoxville

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Here you will find out some updates from the newsletter of THE CENTER FOR SPORT, PEACE, & SOCIETY... lots of events being promoted in the last months "to to address social issues in local communities, working across the various UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to make a difference, especially for youths."

IAVE'S Volunteering for Social change ( HERE THE LINK TO THE RECORDING)

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The focus of the last sessions of a series of webinar organized by IAVE was focused on the importance of partnerships. In this session we explore the role of government, civil society, and the corporate sector in supporting and developing volunteerism. The panel members showcase some effective examples of working partnerships

Asia-Pacific Can Emerge From Pandemic "Stronger Than Before" — ADB President

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES (5 May 2021) — The Asia and the Pacific region can emerge from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic “even stronger than before” by focusing on five areas to help achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa said in remarks to the ADB Board of Governors at its 54th Annual Meeting today.

Implementing political will: effective leadership in delivering WASH for all

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There have been many international commitments made by heads of government to achieve universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. But none of these have triggered the necessary transformational change. This paper identifies the key traits or activities associated with effective leadership from countries that have achieved a step change in sector performance

The DW Global Media Forum 2021

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The DW Global Media Forum 2021 will explore ways to address disruptions with innovation. In the aftermath of an extraordinary year, we continue to meet challenges head-on with digital solutions and mutual exchange.

16th EADI General Conference: Solidarity, Peace and Social Justice

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The European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes Opens external(EADI) and the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) EADI General Conference will take place entirely online. (Monday 5 Jul 2021, 09:00 - Thursday 8 Jul 2021, 18:00)

The climate crisis and humanitarian need: taking action to support the world’s most vulnerable communities

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Climate change is a major driver of humanitarian need, alongside conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic. Weather events are becoming more extreme and more frequent – with huge consequences for people already living in humanitarian contexts. Despite the resilience and adaptability of communities living with climate emergencies and related insecurities, they are being hit hard.

Asia-Pacific policymakers call for ‘whole-of-society’ response to build back better from crises in the region

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Policymakers from 50 Asian and Pacific countries today called for a “whole-of-society” response to COVID-19 and encouraged coordinated action across the region to mitigate the economic and social devastation brought on by the pandemic.

World Press Freedom Day

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3 May acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Just as importantly, World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for media which are targets for the restraint, or abolition, of press freedom.

LOCALIZING SDGS ROUNDTABLE

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A series of virtual roundtables are being organised jointly by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Development Partners Network for Decentralization and Local Governance (DeLoG), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) from 19 to 22 April 2021.

2021 SKOLL WORLD FORUM VIDEOS

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The 2021 Skoll World Forum took place online from April 13-15. Watch archived event content here. The 2022 Skoll World Forum will take place April 4-8.

A first-of-its-kind USD1,500,000 Philanthropic Pooled Fund created to Strengthen Healthcare systems in Southeast Asia (AVPN)

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five philanthropic organisations in Asia - including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chevron, Johnson & Johnson, Macquarie Group Foundation, and Sequoia Capital India - have come together to pool USD 825,000 in the first close of pooled philanthropic grant capital.

'Tackling Climate Action at the Local Level: Education for Sustainable Development Projects from the Global RCE Network'

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A new publication from the Education for Sustainable Development Project at UNU-IAS has been launched today, featuring a number of outstanding climate education projects from Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs).

Time to Take Action! Join the One billion Voices Global Action Week for Education, April 26-30 2021

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The theme for the 2021 Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) is education financing, in-line with the policy framing of the One Billion Voices campaign. Actions and activities undertaken during the week will be focused on securing an increase in the public financing of education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

World Press Freedom Day: Philippines journalist Maria Ressa to receive 2021 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize

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Investigative journalist and media executive Maria Ressa of the Philippines has been named as the 2021 laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony will take place on 2 May in Windhoek, Namibia, on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day Global Conference, and be streamed.

Global Action Week For Education 2021 (26 to 30 APRIL)

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The theme for the 2021 Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) is education financing. Actions and activities undertaken during the week will be focused on securing an increase in the public financing of education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Disability, Displacement, and Climate Action: A Joint Factsheet

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The International Disability Alliance, in collaboration with UNHCR’s office for the Special Advisor on Climate Action, and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC) published a joint factsheet to highlight some major facts on the intersection of disability, displacement, and climate change.

Revealed: 9 examples of fossil fuel company greenwashing (by CLIENTEARTH)

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Companies creating the impression that they are taking action against climate change but...

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