{"id":147277,"date":"2024-04-17T13:11:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/?post_type=news&#038;p=147277"},"modified":"2024-04-18T09:53:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T06:53:41","slug":"global-leadership-team-strengthens-fca-partnerships-in-us-and-canada","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/latest-news\/news\/global-leadership-team-strengthens-fca-partnerships-in-us-and-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Leadership Team strengthens FCA partnerships in US and Canada\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FCA Global Leadership Team strengthens partnerships in US and Canada&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Five people pose for a photo in a car park in front of the White House in Washington, DC, USA\" class=\"wp-image-147294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-237x178.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-1-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right: Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, Executive Director of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers; Wycliffe Nsheka, FCA Uganda Country Director; Ikali Karvinen, FCA Deputy Executive Director; Patricia Maruschak, FCA Ukraine Country Director; Berhanu Haile, FCA Somalia Country Director.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ingress\">Finn Church Aid America welcomed the five members of the FCA Global Leadership Team to Washington, DC and Toronto, Canada. The team met with leading government agencies and partner organisations supporting global peace and development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE WEEK-LONG MISSION <\/strong>sought to foster collaboration; promote FCA expertise in the areas of education, livelihood and peace; and advocate for continued resourcing in development aid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission presented an opportunity for FCA to engage with the US government in Washington DC, including with the White House National Security Council and US Agency for International Development (USAID). FCA presented on its work on its thematic focus areas and engaged in lively discussions on innovative mechanisms to solve some of the most pressing challenges in fragile contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling man in a suit carrying a rucksack poses for a photo in a hallway in front of a wooden door, which is flanked by the US flag and the flag of the Vice President of the United States.\" class=\"wp-image-147297\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-4-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-4-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-4-134x178.jpg 134w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-house-visit-4-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ikali Karvinen, Deputy Executive Director of FCA stands in the halls of the National Security Council at the White House in Washington, DC. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The mission involved engaging with US-based foundations, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalpartnership.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Partnership for Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DAI Global<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeassociatesinternational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Associates<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/dexisonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dexis Consulting<\/a>, emphasising FCA&#8217;s strengths in creative industries, localisation agendas, and country-specific programming, such as its programming in Ukraine, Somalia and Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the week, the Embassy of Finland in Washington, DC worked with FCA and the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers (Peacemakers Network) to host a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacemakersnetwork.org\/getting-peace-right-strategies-for-sustainable-peacebuilding-and-community-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joint event<\/a> titled, \u2018Getting Peace Right: Strategies for Sustainable Peacebuilding and Community Development&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Convening stakeholders from the United States Governments, DC-based embassies and broader civil society, this event underscored the importance of education, inclusion and innovative partnerships to strengthen sustainable peace and development around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man with a microphone speaks at a podium bearing the logo of the Embassy of Finland. \" class=\"wp-image-147335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-267x178.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mikko-Hautala-offiering-remarks-og-size-scaled-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mikko Hautala, Ambassador of Finland to the United States, opened the joint event. <em>Photo: Embassy of Finland in Washington, DC.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation of sustainable development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFCA sees quality education as the foundation of sustainable development. It sustains democracy, provides the keys to solving the climate crisis and getting a decent job, and it is the cornerstone of sustainable peace efforts,\u201d remarked Dr. Tomi Jarvinen, Executive Director of FCA, at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-1024x786.jpg\" alt=\"A panel of five people sit on a stage taking part in a discussion. The flags of Finland, the US, the EU and NATO are behind them. An audience sits in front.\" class=\"wp-image-147285\" style=\"width:413px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-1024x786.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-480x368.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-1536x1179.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-2048x1572.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-232x178.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/finnish-embassy-event-9-1920x1474.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A panel of FCA experts, academics and US government officials gathered for a special event at the Finnish embassy in Washington, DC. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, representatives from the US government were keen to learn about FCA\u2019s and the Peacemakers Network&#8217;s experience in investing in partnerships, especially in fragile contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnder the nexus approach, we need to think about new partnerships to invest in fragile economies and build sustainable infrastructures to support sustainable peace,\u201d shared Director Elizabeth Pelletreau, Director of the Office of Assistance for Africa of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration at the U.S. Department of State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canada meetings supported education, peace work<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ACT-Alliance-Canada-1-edited-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A number of smiling people pose for a photo on a staircase\" class=\"wp-image-147309\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ACT-Alliance-Canada-1-edited-1.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ACT-Alliance-Canada-1-edited-1-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ACT-Alliance-Canada-1-edited-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ACT-Alliance-Canada-1-edited-1-134x178.jpeg 134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Canada, FCA&#8217;s Global Leadership Team met members of the ACT Canada Forum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Canada, the team met with members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/actalliance.org\/forums\/act-canada-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACT Canada Forum<\/a>. Finn Church Aid is a founding member of the ACT Alliance and the team welcomed the opportunity to touch base with Alliance partners like the Primate\u2019s World Relief and Development Foundation (<a href=\"https:\/\/pwrdf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PWRDF<\/a>), United Church of Canada (<a href=\"https:\/\/united-church.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UCC<\/a>) and Canadian Lutheran World Relief (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clwr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLWR<\/a>).&nbsp; Canadian donors like the <a href=\"https:\/\/foodgrainsbank.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Foodgrains Bank<\/a> are essential in our lifesaving cash support programmes in South Sudan and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a meeting with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cufoundation.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Canada Ukraine Foundation<\/a>, the Leadership Team were able to present and discuss ongoing work in Ukraine supporting safe access to quality education, while also exchanging ideas on wider education in emergencies work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/warchild.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">War Child Canada<\/a>, the teams found many common interests, especially in South Sudan and Uganda where both organisations work with education and livelihood projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FCA\u2019s global network is a crucial keystone to the success of not only active peace, livelihood and education projects, but wider collaboration through sister organisations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacemakersnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Network for Traditional and Religious Peacemakers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naistenpankki.fi\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women\u2019s Bank<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opettajatilmanrajoja.fi\/en\/aboutus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teachers Without Borders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to robust support from our North American partners and donors, we are able to leverage these networks to continue our work to support the most vulnerable people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about FCA programming in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/where-we-work\/uganda\">Uganda<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/where-we-work\/ukraine\/\">Ukraine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/where-we-work\/south-sudan\/\">South Sudan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/where-we-work\/somalia\">Somalia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FCA Global Leadership Team strengthens partnerships in US and Canada&nbsp; Finn Church Aid America welcomed the five members of the FCA Global Leadership Team to Washington, DC and Toronto, Canada. 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