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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EU, UNDP SIGNS GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE SDGs

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Better coordination and dialogue is essential among big donors to support developing countries to achieve the SDGs.The EU and UNDP discussed the implementation of the EU’s External Investment Plan (EIP), which will contribute to advancing the SDGs in Africa and the EU Neighborhood, by boosting public and private investments to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.

Syria: Security Council must ensure civilians in Eastern Ghouta get immediate humanitarian assistance

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"It shouldn’t require a Security Council resolution or a ceasefire for starving civilians to be allowed life-saving assistance and protection from being deliberately bombarded."

"We stand in solidarity with civil society in Hungary"

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More than 250 organisations and platforms from all over the world have signed a letter expressing their grave concern over the shrinking space for civil society in Hungary. Read the letter here:

OP-ED By PRITHVI MAN SHRESTHA The Kathmandu Post "Nepal jumps nine places to 122nd spot"

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Feb 23, 2018-Nepal improved its global corruption index in 2017, jumping to 122nd spot from 131, but it continues to trail behind many South Asian countries in the rankings led by 26th-ranked Bhutan, according to Corruption Perception Index-2017.

Volunteerism laws and policies since 2001

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A research report for UNV submitted by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL), to inform the 2011 State of the World's Volunteerism Report.

World Development Report 2018: LEARNING to Realize Education’s Promise

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The 2018 WDR published by the World Bank explores four main themes: 1) education’s promise; 2) the need to shine a light on learning; 3) how to make schools work for learners; and 4) how to make systems work for learning.

Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day

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"A language is far more than a means of communication; it is the very condition of our humanity. Our values, our beliefs and our identity are embedded within it"

International Mother Language Day 2018

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On International Mother Language Day 2018, celebrated every year on 21 February, UNESCO reiterates its commitment to linguistic diversity and invites its Member States to celebrate the day in as many languages as possible as a reminder that linguistic diversity and multilingualism are essential for sustainable development.

Mohna Ansari, Human Rights Commissioner speaks of PWDs' conditions at UN

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The Hon. Member of the National Human Rights Commission, Ms. Mohna Ansari delivered the view of the Commission at 19th Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in Geneve on the 19th of Feb. She mentioned, among other things, that "very few PWDs know their rights and the facilities provided by the government.

The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program

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The World Movement for Democracy is seeking emerging democratic leaders from around the world who are committed to building their leadership skills. Deadline 14th of March

Civil Society Scholar Awards by Open Society Foundations

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The Civil Society Scholar Awards (CSSA) support international academic mobility to enable doctoral students and university faculty to access resources that enrich socially-engaged research and critical scholarship in their home country or region. Deadline is 31st March, 2018.

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AUSTRALIA AID CONFERENCE IN CANBERRA

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Last week the Australia Aid Conference organized by the Asia Foundation in partnership with n partnership with the Development Policy Centre at the Australian National University (ANU) took place.

EVERY CHILD ALIVE: SIGN UP UNICEF PETITION NOW

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Take Action NOW: 7,000 newborn babies are dying every year. hat means that, as you read this, a new mother is grieving the loss of her child. As is another. And another.The scale of these losses is unthinkable. It’s preventable. And YOU can do something about it.

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5th Sankalp Africa Summit 2018

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Join Intellecap and our partners at the 5th edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit 2018 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, will aim at connecting entrepreneurs with investors, corporates and policy makers to facilitate their growth strategies for the region.

Impoverished communities hit hardest

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Cold wave conditions that have swept the plains for the past three weeks continue to affect normal life in Siraha. The impoverished people have been hit the hardest.

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.

Official remarks of Canadian Prime Minister on new rights for First Nations

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Read here the full text of this groundbreaking speech in the House of Commons proclaiminig a new rights framework for native citizens of Canada.

OP-ED By Md. Sazedul Islam on The Indipendent "Is childhood disability preventable?"

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Our vision should be a rights-based inclusive society for children with disability. We need to eliminate preventable causes of childhood impairment and ensure that children with disability have access to high quality health, rehabilitation, education, and social inclusion programmes to enable their equal and valued participation in society.  

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