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We're excited to introduce the Blessing Iroha Digital Skills Initiative (BIDSI)! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and closing the global digital divide through practical, life-changing digital education. Our Vision To create a world where everyone, regardless of gender, age, or background, has the skills and confidence to thrive in the digital age. Our Mission To bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity by empowering individuals with relevant digital skills, fostering self-reliance, creativity, and economic advancement. Our Objectives & Core Programs To achieve our mission, we focus on making high-value digital education accessible through: - Digital Skills Training: Offering practical skills, from basic computer literacy to graphic design and content creation. - AiFaculty: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for everyday innovators and non-tech professionals. - Community Workshops: Delivering no-cost training to remote and underserved communities. - Mentorship & Support: Providing guided support to help participants apply new skills in the real world. We believe that digital skills are the keys to employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong growth. Join us in transforming lives, one skill at a time. Learn more about our work and how you can partner with us: https://bidsi.org/ #NGO #DigitalSkills #DigitalDivide #Empowerment #TechForGood #SocialImpact #BIDSI #Nonprofit

New Case Study: World Education Services (WES) From a small non-profit to a leading credential evaluation provider and a powerful advocate for global mobility. Our latest case study examines the fifty year journey of World Education Services, a social enterprise supporting the educational and economic inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. The case study, co-authored by Susanna Kislenko and Marya Hill-Popper Besharov, explores the decisions and strategies that have shaped WES into what it is today — a global education leader that uses philanthropy and advocacy to drive educational, economic, and social inclusion.      WES’s journey offers powerful insights on: ●      Balancing financial sustainability with social impact       ●      Navigating governance and leadership changes during organisational transitions ●      Working towards long-term systems change while also meeting urgent, short-term needs Read the complete case study and access practical insights on how to expand organisational impact. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eD8Jhi48 #SocialEnterprise #Leadership #SystemsChange #Impact #Immigration #Inclusion #WES #CredentialEvaluation #MissionDriven #SkollCentre #CaseStudy

We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with eCampusOntario! We can’t wait to collaborate with this innovative non-profit that's transforming postsecondary education by strengthening digital learning and increasing access to higher education for all learners. eCampusOntario supports virtual and technology-enabled learning for publicly-assisted colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes. With 55 member institutions, they provide the sector with the platforms, programs and services to advance digital participation in postsecondary education, connecting Ontario’s institutions and learners to the future of learning and work. We look forward to supporting their mission of making education more accessible, equitable, and innovative. #NorthGuide #DigitalLearning #PostSecondaryEducation #NewPartnership #eCampusOntario #Innovation

Apply: https://lnkd.in/dBvTKvte #ikokazike SENSE Foundation Brussels supports projects, initiatives and non-profit organisations in Belgium and abroad that align with its objectives:  - Supporting scientific research and/or projects focused on improving and protecting health (with a specific focus on genetics and nutrition), the environment and sustainable development;   - Supporting students who study or carry out research in genetics or nutrition, environment protection and sustainable development, as well as in specific arts and culture areas, but who lack sufficient financial resources (merit and need-based scholarships); - Providing ad hoc assistance to charitable organisations helping people dealing with specific/temporary hardship. Inclusion, Equality and Diversity are important values for the SENSE Foundation Brussels. Projects carried by or benefiting women and / or minorities will receive particular focus. When possible, grants to students will favor Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

At the Social Education Summit 2025, we were honored to hear a speech from Ms. Radwa Ahmed, the CEO at Mountain View Foundation and Sustainability Director at Mountain View. In her speech, Ms. Ahmed focused on the concept of sustainable community education as a form of non-traditional investment. She highlighted that this approach goes beyond mere philanthropy by creating comprehensive frameworks that foster continuous learning and skills development. Ms. Ahmed stressed the necessity of partnerships between the private sector, NGOs, and the community to ensure that educational investments are impactful, scalable, and self-sustaining. Watch the full speech on our YouTube channel. #SocialEducationSummit #SES2025 #Man_Ahyaha

Ashish Dhawan, Founder-CEO of the TCF, in an interview with LiveMint explains how CSR in India is moving from compliance to creating systemic impact and how innovations in education and the rise of philanthropic private universities shaping India’s future. Read the interview by Gulam Jeelani 👇 https://lnkd.in/d6vHZAkd

At the Social Education Summit 2025, we were honored to hear a speech from Ms. Ghada Tayel, the Group Head of Sustainability and CSR at Contact Financial Holding. In her speech, Ms. Tayel shed light on the essential role of the non-banking financial sector in driving sustainable community education. She emphasized that Social Responsibility is not merely a philanthropic activity but a strategic investment that generates both human and economic returns. Ms. Tayel stressed the need for innovative financing mechanisms that ensure access to quality education and vocational training, enabling members of the community to become self-reliant and productive, thereby achieving a genuine, lasting impact. #SocialEducationSummit #SES2025 #Man_Ahyaha

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Nonprofit Organizations, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill: If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Nonprofit Organizations, here’s a quick reflection from my own journey that might help 🌍✨ 💡 1. Start with real field exposure: Working closely with communities, local partners, and vulnerable groups teaches you far more than theory ever can. It builds empathy, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. 🤝 2. Learn to collaborate, not just work: The nonprofit sector thrives on partnerships — with communities, government, INGOs, and donors. Building trust and effective coordination is a core skill. 📊 3. Strengthen your M&E and reporting capacity: Donor compliance, data tracking, and evidence-based programming are highly valued in this sector. These skills make your contributions measurable and visible. 🚀 4. Stay flexible and mission-driven: Humanitarian and development work often happens in fragile and changing contexts. The ability to adjust while stayingfocused on impact is what sets you apart. 📚 5. Keep learning: Certifications, short courses, and mentorship in areas like project management, humanitarian standards, gender, and safeguarding will boost both your confidence and your career growth. 👉 From my own experience in program implementation, M&E, nutrition projects, and field operations, I’ve learned that nonprofit work is not just a job — it’s a commitment to people, resilience, and meaningful change. #Nonprofit #Humanitarian #Development #MonitoringAndEvaluation #CapacityBuilding #FieldExperience #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #Impact

✨ Around the Table: Conversations that Shape Impact – Part 1 ✨ Ever feel like your NGO is running faster just to stay in the same place? (𝘚𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦: 𝘈 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘎𝘖 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩) The Education NGO swirled the last bit of tea in her cup. “I swear,” she said, “we just wrapped up the biggest campaign of our lives: two million kids reached, impact off the charts, and what’s the first thing I'm asked? ‘What are we going to do to get another grant?’” The Health NGO nodded knowingly. “Same here. We hit every metric last year. The donor sent us a glowing email. But here we are again, working on survival, not strategy.” Agritech leaned in. “So it's not just me? We all feel like we’re on the same fundraising hamster wheel? Run hard, deliver, report… then start from scratch?” Everyone groaned in agreement. “But what if we didn’t?” Education asked. “We need grants, absolutely, but what if the grant was just the launch pad? What if we built something that could sustain itself, earn income, or provide recurring revenue that could actually fuel growth instead of just filling gaps?” The Advocacy NGO raised an eyebrow. “Like what? We’re NGOs, not businesses.” “Exactly,” Education said. “But why don’t we borrow the best of business thinking? Health, Imagine if your training modules were licensed, or Agritech, if you had 500 monthly givers who kept the lights on, and you Advocacy, imagine if you had a corporate partner co-create a program with you that could reach your employees and beneficiaries.” The table got quiet. That good kind of quiet, where you could see the wheels turning. The Youth-Focused NGO finally said, “If we did that, maybe we’d stop sprinting from grant to grant and start running a marathon toward real change.” And just like that, the fundraising hamster wheel didn’t seem quite so inevitable anymore. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Diversifying funding streams and thinking beyond year-to-year budgets isn’t just smart, it’s essential for sustainable impact. 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: If your NGO has ever felt trapped in the grant cycle, how did you break free? Let’s share ideas. #NGOLeadership #ImpactFunding #ScalingImpact #SocialChange #NonprofitStrategy #AroundTheTable

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Nonprofit Organizations, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill: If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Nonprofit Organizations, here’s a quick reflection from my own journey that might help 🌍✨ 💡 1. Start with real field exposure: Working closely with communities, local partners, and vulnerable groups teaches you far more than theory ever can. It builds empathy, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. 🤝 2. Learn to collaborate, not just work: The nonprofit sector thrives on partnerships — with communities, government, INGOs, and donors. Building trust and effective coordination is a core skill. 📊 3. Strengthen your M&E and reporting capacity: Donor compliance, data tracking, and evidence-based programming are highly valued in this sector. These skills make your contributions measurable and visible. 🚀 4. Stay flexible and mission-driven: Humanitarian and development work often happens in fragile and changing contexts. The ability to adjust while staying focused on impact is what sets you apart. 📚 5. Keep learning: Certifications, short courses, and mentorship in areas like project management, humanitarian standards, gender, and safeguarding will boost both your confidence and your career growth. 👉 From my own experience in program implementation, M&E, nutrition projects, and field operations, I’ve learned that nonprofit work is not just a job — it’s a commitment to people, resilience, and meaningful change. #Nonprofit #Humanitarian #Development #MonitoringAndEvaluation #CapacityBuilding #FieldExperience #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #Impact