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Why a Food-Secure Future Means Focusing on Smallholder Farmers

This World Children’s Day, the UK hosts the Global Food Security Summit, addressing Zero Hunger and malnutrition. Amid alarming UN projections of over 600 million people facing hunger by 2030, the summit focuses on empowering smallholder farmers and leveraging technology for a sustainable, resilient food system

Agriculture, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Gender Equality, Life on Land, Livelihoods, Poverty, Small and Medium Enterprises, Technology, Women, Youth, Zero Hunger

November 20, 2023

Online Written Discussion – Health of women, children and adolescents

Equity, Women, Youth

October 11, 2023

Changing Attitudes and Empowering Young Girls in Senegal

The ISMEA pilot project, supported by the World Bank and the Global Financing Facility, empowers young girls in impoverished regions of Senegal. It transforms futures through education and support on health, hygiene and entrepreneurship.

Equity, Finance and Investment, Gender, Gender Equality, Good Health, Health, SDGS, Women, Youth

October 4, 2023

Inspiration and Innovation: Engaging Youth in Delivering on the SDGs

Listen to our Fireside Chat with Novozymes to explore how companies can bring the voice of youth into their SDG thinking and innovation and get ideas

Partnerships, Youth

September 29, 2023

Delivering Healthier Futures for Women, Children and Adolescents: What is the role of business?

Business Impact, Equity, Gender, Good Health, Health, Women, Youth

September 6, 2023

Catalysing Investment in the Health of Women, Children, and Adolescents

The health of women, children and adolescents should be a concern for all of us, including multinational business. This article explains how the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents is helping to catalyse investment in this critical area, including through partnerships with the private sector.

Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Gender Equality, Health, Women, Youth

August 31, 2023

The Unprecedented Potential of Africa’s Future Generations

The youth population in Sub-Saharan Africa is set to surpass any other region, making education a crucial investment. Learning poverty affects 90% of children in the region, necessitating urgent solutions. Kwara State’s Governor showcases the transformative power of the KwaraLEARN program, emphasizing its data-driven pedagogy and innovative learning technologies. Investing in education will unlock Africa’s economic potential and empower its young generation to shape the world’s future.

Education, Social Impact, Youth

June 27, 2023

Time to Act: 3 Ways the Business Community Can Take Action to Help Improve Youth Mental Health

In response to the growing mental health crisis among youth, the UNICEF-led Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health issues an urgent call to businesses worldwide. Advocating for increased investment, public awareness, and supportive workplace cultures, this coalition strives to foster environments that prioritize and protect youth mental health, aiming to benefit 30 million individuals by 2030.

Good Health, Health, Youth

May 24, 2023

Understanding Local Markets Can Create Green Jobs and Improved Livelihoods in African Cities

The transition to a green economy offers the prospect of an improved environment and better livelihoods. But unlocking that opportunity requires understanding local markets and economic incentives.

Agriculture, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Environment, Livelihoods, Women, Work & Growth, Youth

May 3, 2023

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