Rebecca Rosenblum’s Post

It was a privilege to be participating in Issue Generation today 21 September 2024. During this fruitful session I learned about four crucial thematic areas in the civil societies space. 1. Advocacy 2. Leadership 3. Lobbying 5. Social accountability There's a saying I take home says:if we can't join them on the table when they discuss our issue we should know they will discuss us, and we will be their breakfast and will be eaten and eaten,so what am simply saying is let's young people in different communities get involved in leadership in decisions marking processes. (because this is our time and I am arguing that we're the future tomorrow.. YOUNG PEOPLE IS THE PRESENT AND TOMORROW'S FUTURE.). #yett, #ministryofyouthempowermentdevelopmentvocational #youth4Integrity

The 'Have Your Say Day 2024' report captures the voices of young people on the Northern Beaches. It provides a real-time snapshot of the views of 606 local young people and the issues effecting them. The report asks for solution based approaches to combat these issues. Have a look at the key findings! #HaveYourSay #NorthernBeaches #youthengagement https://ow.ly/Z1PJ50TyMW4

Are local governments listening to young people? 🤔 Did you know that young people comprise 16% of the Town of Victoria Park’s population but are the least likely to complain or provide feedback? It was fantastic to work with the Town of Victoria Park’s Young Leaders to start to change this. The problem isn’t that young people don’t want to share their views, but rather that most young people don’t have the tools, skills and confidence to express their opinions or raise their concerns through existing channels, including at Council meetings. The Young Leaders are a group of volunteers that represent the broader population of young people in the Town of Victoria Park. It was my pleasure to upskill the Young Leaders in: 🌟Public speaking – building their capability and confidence; 🌟Effective advocacy – exploring how to obtain the views of the young people they represent; and 🌟Speaking up in a local government context – with a focus on deputations. The Town of Victoria Park’s commitment to diversity is admirable and it’s fantastic to see a local government investing in building the capacity of the next generation of leaders. Thanks to the Town of Victoria Park for the opportunity to contribute to the Young Leaders making the change they want to see in the world and being fantastic advocates for the young people in the Town. #publicspeaking #advocacy #youngleaders #leadership #localgovernment #youngpeople

How do we bridge a growing divide? There are actions we can all take to move us back in the right direction but will take everyone, especially elected representatives, to commit to being better and leading by example. Read more in my latest blog. #Edmonton #Alberta #Canada #politics #leadership

Here is what is going on with the credit union networks in Nevada and California!

As the Chairperson of Migori County University and College Students Association. I am glad to be amongst the founding members of Kenya County University & College Associations Presidents, still on that I'm so much obliged to confirm my attendance for the conference scheduled on 2nd & 3rd July, 2024. Our focus themes shall be; 1. Policy and Advocacy. 2. National Initiative. 3. Networking and Partnership amongst County Stud nuts and Leadership. 4. Landscape and Challenges. 5. Leadership and Capacity Building.

Over 80 countries are going to the polls in 2024. During the recent Polaris Leadership Summit, our Founder & Executive Chair, Eva Barboni, highlighted the trends that are emerging at the halfway point of this unprecedented year—from the rise of the hard right to simmering anti-elite and anti-establishment sentiment. Eva spoke alongside Richard Wike, Director of Global Attitudes Research at Pew Research Center in a discussion moderated by Chris Wimpress. Read more about the key themes from the discussion and their implications for government leaders, NGOs, and philanthropies: https://shorturl.at/YrJEz #Elections #PoliticalRisk #Philanthropy

Read more on the wonderful work Ghida Dagher does at New American Leaders!

A thriving democracy requires supporting the development of diverse leadership, but also establishing inclusive representation as a norm in spaces where power is held. Learn more about how support for diverse public leadership can produce better outcomes for society at-large. https://bit.ly/3NiUoiz

Former US Secretary and CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, Julián Castro and Noramay Cadena (Managing Partner, Supply Change Capital; Cofounder and Managing Partner, MiLA Capital; Board Director, Latino Community Foundation, CARE) joined NACD Northern California's Latino Cafecito today to dive into a dynamic discussion about how Latino directors are spearheading the flow of capital, both philanthropic and investment-oriented, to uplift their community and foster entrepreneurial growth. The session, moderated by Sandra R. Hernández, M.D. (President and CEO, California HealthCare Foundation; Board Director, 23andMe Inc., California Health Care Foundation, California Office of Health Care Affordability, National Academy of Medicine Leadership Consortium) was important in highlighting the importance of the Latino community in the U.S. and how board directors and philanthropists can support the pursuit of economic and social impact in this community. Key takeaways and the full recording can be found below: 💡 Gain Support for Latino Representation Using Data💡 ☑ Encourage your boards to evaluate the representation of Latinos on the board and executive team with the economic data to back it. - Note the significant underrepresentation of Latinos on corporate and public-serving boards, with less than 5% of Fortune 500 board seats held by Latinos despite making up 40% of California's population. - A UCLA study shows If Latinos in the U.S. were an independent country, their GDP would be the world’s fifth largest, outpacing the UK, France and India. This type of data can support advocacy for increased focus on Latino talent and showcase the power of Latino consumers. 💡Be Your True Self in the Boardroom💡 ☑ Use your unique personal journey and culture as your superpower to provide a new perspective for your boards and companies, and be your true self to help the community. 💡Do Your Part for the Latino Community💡 ☑ Explore collaborations with organizations like the Latino Community Foundation and Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) Foundation to boost representation and impact. ☑ Harness your network and relationships to expand the reach and effectiveness of upcoming Latino leaders. Be proactive and not reactive in making introductions. ☑ Encourage allies to use their influence to bring Latino voices into decision-making rooms and advocate for equitable representation in private markets. Leverage the philanthropic and economic power of the Latino community, which currently receives only 1.1% of philanthropic donations. Thank you to the generous support of our partner Tara Tays, Pay Governance LLC to showcase our commitment to advocating for Latinos in the boardroom. Watch the recording below: https://lnkd.in/ejMcVcAA #latinoleaders #latinos #boardofdirectors #nacd