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Faith-based humanitarian and aid organisations strengthen commitment to gender justice and equity
The members of ACT Alliance, the world’s largest humanitarian and development movement of faith-based organisations, gathered this week for its General Assembly in Uppsala, Sweden. The members approved ACT Alliance’s new strategy for the years 2019–2026: Putting People First, focusing on a holistic and integrated response in humanitarian, development and advocacy work. “ACT Alliance and […]
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In the spotlight: Integrating Psychosocial Support into Education in Emergencies
Although enrollment in education in developing countries has increased, millions of children remain out of school.
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Hydroponics and flowers in sign language – vocational and entrepreneurship training gave employment and helped start new small-scale businesses in Jordan
A total of 424 refugees and Jordanians completed the vocational training and 49 businesses were started.
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Refugee education a hot topic at the UN: “Finland has much more to give”
Humanitarian funding has an increased emphasis on education, but resources do not yet meet the needs. As world leaders gathered in New York for the 73rd UN General Assembly, FCA’s representatives highlight that Finland can gain from its educational expertise. With one in four of the world’s 1.8 billion youth affected by violent conflict, the […]
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Finn Church Aid’s Board Chair Tarja Kantola to co-chair the Faith-Based Advisory Council of the United Nations Interagency Task Force on Religion and Development
Ms. Tarja Kantola, Chair of Finn Church Aid’s Board of Directors, has been appointed to co-chair the Faith-Based Advisory Council for the United Nations Interagency Task Force on Religion and Development. The other co-chair for the Council is H.E. Faisal Bin Muaammar, Secretary General of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue […]
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Finland to invest EUR 16 million in small businesses in developing countries through Finn Church Aid
There is a desperate shortage of decent jobs in developing countries. Finn Church Aid’s (FCA) investment company responds to this need by introducing a new tool to Finland’s development policy.
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Biggest student batch ever enrolled in Rwamwanja vocational education, Uganda
Finn Church Aid (FCA) doubled the capacity of its training center in Rwamwanja refugee settlement, meeting the growing demand for vocational skills in the settlement and host community.
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New INCLUDE project launches innovative methods to get children back to school in Uganda
Four major international NGOs launch an innovative and ambitious new education project, aiming to get thousands of out-of-school refugees and Ugandan children back into education.
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Somalia: EU and FCA to provide 3 000 children with education in drought and war affected region of Baidoa
With EU humanitarian funds amounting to €700 000, FCA will rehabilitate schools, provide school supplies and train teachers in Baidoa, a hub for internally displaced people in Somalia.
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New report offers much-needed insights on youth contributions to peace dialogue and mediation
As a follow-up to the UN Security Council Resolution 2250, the report makes a thematic contribution to the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, aiming to stimulate a much-needed discourse on youth contributions to dialogue and mediation.