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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promoting social inclusion through personal leadership

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At ENGAGE we try to build the pillars of a more inclusive society and personal leadership is essential. We do this in different ways and it is key to build partnerships with youths with disabilities as well as their peers without. The latter can make the difference in multiple ways, including joining the ENGAGE Sport Coaches or join one of the clubs ENGAGE is helping establishing at school level.

STRONG SPEECH OF PRESIDENT OF EUROPEAN COUNCIL TUSK AFFIRMS CENTRALITY OF EUROPEAN VALUES

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Donald Tusk, the polish president of the European Council, the body representing the EU head of states, made a strong speech at the European People Party Conference in Helsinki defending key European Values. He was referring to current actions and policies taken by Hungarian PM Orban that undermines the spirit of European Integration

Multilateralism more vital than ever, as World War centenary looms: Security Council

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With the centenary of the end of the First World War just days away, the Security Council reaffirmed the crucial importance of multilateralism – or international cooperation and collective problem-solving – and highlighted the key role played by the United Nations since its creation 73 years ago.

Challenging the Conventional: Making Post-Violence Reconciliation Succeed ( from Interpeace)

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Reconciliation is a deeply complex process, which has gained increasing prominence on the agenda of post-violence peacebuilding. Yet reconciliation remains a contested and highly context-specific notion.Consequently, evidence is often lacking or disputed about interventions that are ‘successful’ in fostering reconciliation from the perspective of the people experiencing these processes....

PARIS PEACE FORUM

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Yesterday was the main commemoration day of the end of World War I with world leaders gathering in France where the armistice was signed. Today the Paris Peace Forum starts to tackle pending issues related to governance and global peace.

RESPONSIBALL Forum: 8th nov, Lousanne, Switzerland

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The inaugural RESPONSIBALL Forum will be an opportunity for people interested in sport, particularly football, and social responsibility to come together for a day of learning, sharing, and in-depth discussion.

‘Warp speed’ technology must be ‘force for good’ UN chief tells web leaders

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Technological advances are happening “at a warp speed,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in Lisbon, Portugal, as a major three-day Web Summit got underway.

PRIDE (Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, Empowerment)

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Along with my colleagues I'm coaching the Bridge II Sports PRIDE, our youth wheelchair basketball team.

Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2018: meet the winners

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Over the last few months, the Peace Direct team has reviewed over 300 Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders applications from local organisations around the world; the highest turnout to date. Hosted at #PeaceCon2018 in Washington DC, we announced the three winning organisations, and celebrated the nine finalists who all demonstrate the most exciting and innovative peacebuilding activites.

Asia in 2025: development prospects and challenges for middle-income countries

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This report and briefing note examine the macroeconomic outlook for Asian and Pacific economies and its main drivers, with a focus on the prospects of the region’s MICs. The report then offers recommendations for donors and development partners to adapt and tailor their instruments, modalities and approaches to respond to current and future challenges.

OYW announces Young Leaders Against Sexual Violence Programme

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Launched at the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands, the Young Leaders Against Sexual Violence (YLASV) are a group of young leaders who demonstrate a strong personal or professional commitment and significant expertise in addressing sexual and gender-based violence in their communities and around the world.

Ibrahim Index of African Governance

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African governments have failed to translate economic growth into improved Sustainable Economic Opportunity for their citizens. African governance progress is lagging behind demographic growth and youth expectations

fifth Our Ocean Conference 'Our Ocean, Our Legacy,' is taking place in Bali

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Our Ocean Conference is focused on generating commitments and taking actions to maintain the sustainability of our oceans. Since 2014, Our Ocean Conference has generated commitments totaling around US$18 billion and 12.4 million square kilometers of marine protected areas. Our Ocean Conference 2018 will introduce the Our Ocean Commitment Registry.

U20 Mayoral Summit in Buenos Aires

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Inaugural U20 Mayoral Summit is take place in Buenos Aires on 29-30 October, ahead of the G20 Heads of State Summit hosted by Argentina

What is Social Emotional Learning?

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SEL plays a huge role to develop self-awareness, self-management and improve relationship within the society.

3rd ASEF Young Leaders Summit #ASEFYLS3 Ethical Leadership

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The 3rd ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS3) is dedicated to the topic of Ethical Leadership. The forum investigates 3 critical levels of leadership, namely: You: Self-leadership We: Team leadership All: Societal leadership

Leadership for the Good

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Leadership is not really about being on the top of the chain of command but rather having the determination to harness your potential, understand how and where you can contribute the most and then develop the adequate skills that will help you get where you want.

Human Capital and Technology: Building the New Social Contract, Jim Yong Kim, World Bank Group President

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In the push for growth, both in terms of sales and a country’s GDP, would your innovation shift capital away from poor communities to wealthy ones? In the search for efficiency, does your platform erode social safety nets? In the name of progress, what parts of economies and societies will be disrupted, and how prepared are they for that disruption?

HUMAN CAPITAL INDEX LAUNCHED IN BALI

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By improving their skills, health, knowledge, and resilience—their human capital—people can be more productive, flexible, and innovative. Human capital is a central driver of sustainable growth and poverty reduction. Investments in human capital have become more important as the nature of work has evolved.

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