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“Learning for Life” Demonstration Project in Durban
Dane Labonte is just finishing his 6-month SCI internship posting in Durban, South Africa, where his worked focused on the green economy. ~ ~ Sustainable Cities International funds demonstration projects around the world through partner organizations. The Learning for Life … Continue reading
Posted in Durban
Tagged Durban, Recreation, South Africa, women's empowerment, youth
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A visual feast of youth’s vision in Campbell River
Beautiful! As part of the Youth-Led Development Project in Campbell River, a local artist and graphic facilitator (Jill Banting) created this visual representation of the Youth Action Committee’s vision for their city. Since the kick off weekend workshop in October, … Continue reading
SCI Youth Intern Profile #3 : Stu Campana
In the lead up to the United Nations International Youth Day on August 12th, we will be profiling 5 of our interns and the work they have done to support youth-led development around the world. ~ ~ Name: Stu Campana … Continue reading
Posted in San Fernando
Tagged Philippines, Waste management, youth, youth internships
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United Nations International Youth Day – Our Tribute to Youth in Development
Sustainable Cities International has gained a reputation for its innovative approach to sustainable urban development. Part of our success in this area is the result of our Youth-Led Development Program, which promotes youth voice in decision-making among our Network Cities and … Continue reading
Promoting Recreational Activities for Girls
Barbara Dourley just finished her 6-month Sustainable Cities internship posting in Durban, South Africa. Her work focused on the green economy. Thanks, Barbara! ~ ~ At Amaoti 3 Combined School, grade 7, 8 and 9 learners are benefiting from a new after-school … Continue reading
Youth Leadership Asset Mapping in San Fernando, Philippines
By Eric Brown, Sustainable Cities Youth-Led Development Officer On February 8th 2011 Sustainable Cities International, The City of San Fernando and the Junior Chambers International co-hosted the Youth Environment Forum that brought together young leaders from across the city. Following a presentation … Continue reading
Posted in San Fernando
Tagged Canadian International Development Agency, Philippines, youth, Youth leadership
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Unsurprisingly, the youth know of a few good things in Whistler
Sustainable Cities is helping the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) engage youth in their Official Community Plan Update. The Municipality has begun a broad-based participatory process to create a community driven Update that is in line with the municipality’s long … Continue reading
Posted in Whistler
Tagged Asset Mapping, British Columbia, Canada, Sustainable Cities, Whistler, youth
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What happened in South Africa shouldn’t just stay in South Africa
cross-posted from pradical.org The following is a guest blog from Kevina Power who currently works for UNDP in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Back a few year ago Kevina was the senior coordinator for the youth program for the World Urban Forum … Continue reading
Tagged Addis Ababa, africa, Development, Hip Hop, kenya, nairobi, pradical, South Africa, World Urban Forum, youth, youth-led
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High touch/Low Tech – On the Front line with Map Kibera
Cross posted with Pradical.org Community Mapping has always been quite an amazing tool – it localizes knowledge, draws on the “mappers” personal and community experiences, identifies interconnectedness – all this coming together and increasing social capital (if you are interested … Continue reading
The time is now … Digital Revolution Sweeping Africa
Cross posted at pradical.org When there is an increase in broadband speed in the North America, we can download more episodes of our favorite TV show (mine is 30 rock); when broadband speed increases in Africa, millions more people get … Continue reading
