IN THE SPIRIT OF PRIDE MONTH 2021
“It takes no compromise to give people their rights ... it takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom. It takes no survey to remove repression.” - [...]
In recognition of Juneteenth
It has been a pretty exciting week to watch the house and senate expeditiously move ahead a new bill that will recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as a federal holiday for the future. As a government contractor [...]
Integrating Governance and Environment in the Era of Climate Action
This past year has provided one reminder after another not only of the connections between human individuals and societies but also of the tightly woven fabric of the systems in which we exist. The Covid-19 [...]
Promoting Workforce Development Programs Through Interview-Style Marketing Videos
How do vulnerable youth from high-crime areas in El Salvador find jobs in the formal labor market? Through innovative workforce and positive youth development programs that target the harsh realities of these youth. In El [...]
How Does HUD’s Environmental Review Process Ensure Projects Will Not Have a Negative Impact on the Environment?
HUD’s environmental review process (24 CFR Part 58) is a major cross-cutting requirement for providing federal grants and future projects. It conforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires federal agencies to comply [...]
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An inclusive festival "We need each other" held at the Minsk Zoo in Belarus co-organized by the zoo, the Belarusian Association of Assistance for Children and Young People with Disabilities (BelAPDIiMI) and Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA). BelAPDIiMI archive.
Inclusive Data Collection Strategies Elevating the Voices of Marginalized Populations Around the World
Are governments and programs around the world making decisions based on incomplete data collection strategies that are not inclusive of disadvantaged and marginalized populations such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities? Failing to take [...]