Sentences with phrase «education and community building»

We are an open group dedicated to social impact through game development, education and community building.

Her commitment to public education and community building in California began with executive level positions at the both the Fresno Unified School District and San Diego Unified School District as well as the American Red Cross, San Diego / Imperial Counties Chapter.

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Each meet for a total of six hours to build partnerships and offer suggestions for solving the problems within their individual topic areas, which include high - growth entrepreneurship, small business, early childhood education and community investing.

We need education, community building resources and creating opportunities for people no matter where you're from.

Darin Kingston of d.light, whose profitable solar - powered LED lanterns simultaneously address poverty, education, air pollution / toxic fumes / health risks, energy savings, carbon footprint, and more Janine Benyus, biomimicry pioneer who finds models in the natural world for everything from extracting water from fog (as a desert beetle does) to construction materials (spider silk) to designing flood - resistant buildings by studying anthills in India's monsoon climate, and shows what's possible when you invite the planet to join your design thinking team Dean Cycon, whose coffee company has not only exclusively sold organic fairly traded gourmet coffee and cocoa beans since its founding in 1993, but has funded dozens of village - led community development projects in the lands where he sources his beans John Kremer, whose concept of exponential growth through «biological marketing,» just as a single kernel of corn grows into a plant bearing thousands of new kernels, could completely change your business strategy Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute, who built a near - net - zero - energy luxury home back in 1983, and has developed a scientific, economically viable plan to get the entire economy off oil, coal, and nuclear and onto renewables — while keeping and even improving our high standard of living

The experience of the last five years and a decade of experimenting with small groups before that have convinced me that growth groups are on the cutting edge in counseling, education, and community - building.

Jaime went on to rescue hundreds of young people and used his money to build a home where they receive an education and live in a loving Christian community.

The activities of church personnel was concerned with building the parish community, the Christian education and social services.

It is a grassroots campaign of education, action, and community building observed each year between 30 January and 4 April in a growing number of cities worldwide.

The partnership with USCM builds upon long - standing work by the non-alcoholic beverage industry to support nutrition education for children, strengthen communities and empower consumers.

The NESTLÉ Cocoa Plan helps support this by building schools to support education and improving the social conditions of the communities.

They have an incredible, multi-faceted program model, focused on three areas: Food access and advocacy, food education and skill building, and community building.

ICPF is dedicated to the continued creation and building of partnerships within the education community, the advancement of corrugated curriculum, the expansion of student internships within the industry and the promotion of corrugated packaging & displays career opportunities for packaging science, packaging design, graphic design, sales & marketing, business, finance & accounting, supply chain management, engineering, environmental science, technical and related graduates.

We not only provide training and curricula to teachers in southern Mexico and Guatemala, but we also help build local networks so educators can sustain this vital environmental education work in their communities for years to come.

Taco Bell provides valuable grants to Orange County, CA organizations that focus on community building, education and providing hunger relief for teens.

The Ecological Farming Association nurtures healthy and just farms, food systems, communities and environment by bringing people together for education, alliance building, and celebration.

Today MYSA, which is owned and run by the youths themselves and was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 and» 04, touches 25,000 young Kenyans at any given time with nested - in - sport programs in community building, health education and environmentalism.

«P21's mission is to serve as catalyst for 21st century learning to build collaborative partnerships among education, business, community and government leaders so that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a world where change is constant and learning never stops.»

Babywearing Twin Cities is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to to build the bond between babies and caregivers through baby carrier education and support; to provide a community education service and distribute baby carriers to individuals and other organizations for their use; and to celebrate babywearing among caregivers through online and in - person gatherings.

Though there are aspects of safety conversations and education that can be scary, when we approach it with respect and a sense of fun it can become a part of parenting that isn't dominated by fear and instead builds confidence in ourselves, our communities, and most importantly, our children.

While Enlightened Mama has changed size and venues over the years, the mission remains: to be a safe space for community - building, evidence - based education, & unbiased support to empower individuals to feel confident & THRIVE in whatever they are doing — birth, parenting, breastfeeding, professional development, & their overall journey in life.

Building a vibrant and inclusive school that brings the wisdom and insights of Waldorf education to the greater community.

Our counselors exhibit an enthusiasm for outdoor education, a love of the natural world, and a desire to build a strong, cohesive, and inclusive community.

The goal with this universal distribution approach, and scope of education that Babies Need Boxes provides, will not only help families better access a safe sleep space and essential items, but will ultimately engage the greater Cleveland community in conversations regarding racial inequity in childbirth, and help build the commitment needed to lower our infant mortality rates.

Healthy Schools BC Regional Grants aim to build regional capacity amongst health, education and community partners to collaboratively work through new approaches and designs for learning (such as the Healthy Schools BC Learning Framework, Spiral of Inquiry and innovative prototyping) for district / group - level initiatives that are directly related to mental well - being.

Understanding the facts about home education is essential to building a healthy community and country.

Additionally, we strive to increase positive birth outcomes and — through education, outreach and support — build healthier communities.

ECCS grants help states and communities to build and integrate early childhood service systems in the areas of a) access to health care and medical homes, b) social - emotional development and mental health, c) early care and education, d) parenting education, and e) family support.

Sian comments «it is clear to me that my path in Waldorf Education is one of administration and the building of collaborative schools that truly support children and their families, and have an impact on the wider community they are part of.»

We pride ourselves in continuing our education yearly and building solid community resources.

The bond measure was approved, providing $ 40 million to build a new central kitchen, as well as an urban farm and education complex designed to serve lower - income communities within the city.

24 randomised and 2 non-randomised trials of intervention packages, including mainly: building community - support or women's groups (9 studies), community mobilisation and antenatal and postnatal home visitation (7 studies), community mobilisation and home - based neonatal treatment (1 study), training traditional birth attendants who made antenatal and intrapartum home visits (2 studies), home - based neonatal care and treatment (2 studies), and education of mothers and antenatal and postnatal visitation (2 studies)

2001 — Five Acres builds Arts & Education building 2004 — Five Acres is affiliated with Grace Center 2005 — Adoption promotion and support services open in San Dimas 2006 — El Monte location opens and community - based programs expand to nearly 80 % of Five Acres services provided 2007 — Five Acres revises its mission statement to focus on prevention and permanency 2009 — Zeilstra Research & Training Center is established

We have built our teaching philosophy based on a three pronged approach: fostering community, addressing the aches and pains of pregnancy, and integrating childbirth education.

By building collaboration across sectors - including child health care, early care and education, and family support — families are linked with needed programs and services through comprehensive physician and community outreach and centralized information and referral centers.

The report finds makes a list of recommendations for business, industry, professional bodies and government, namely: Construction businesses · Focus on better human resource management · Introduce and / or expand mentoring schemes · Boost investment in training · Develop talent from the trades as potential managers and professionals · Engage with the community and local education establishments Industry · Rally around social mobility as a collective theme · Promote better human resource management and support the effort of businesses · Promote and develop the UK as an international hub of construction excellence · Support diversity and schemes that widen access to management and the professions · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility Professional bodies and institutions · Drive the aspirations of Professions for Good for promoting social mobility and diversity · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Promote and develop the UK as an international hub of construction excellence · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility · Provide greater routes for degree - level learning among those working within construction Government · Produce with urgency a plan to boost the UK as an international hub of construction excellence, as a core part of the Industrial Strategy · Provide greater funding to support the travel costs of apprentices · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Place greater weight in project appraisal on the impact the built environment has on social mobility The report is being formally launched at an event in the House of Commons later today.

Achebe stated further that the minimum in that regard would be the recognition by the constitution of the role of the traditional institution in communal life, such as mobilising the community for enlightenment, education, economic empowerment, peace building, safety and security; custodianship of and leadership in advancing «our culture; and the creation of National council of Traditional Rulers at the federal level.

Government is also building and commissioning more Community Day Senior High schools, to increase access and to reduce imbalance in the provision of education across the country.This is the vision of the government; to transform Ghana into a leading education hub, for the West African Sub-region, and it was also building new universities, training colleges and vocational schools across the country.

Commenting on the reports in the media that the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, is to apologise to Parliament for errors contained in the Government's list of schools to be rebuilt or refurbished under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «The Government's decision to scrap over 700 projects to rebuild or refurbish schools was an unnecessary and disastrous development that history will judge to be bad for children, bad for education and bad for local communities and theEducation, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, is to apologise to Parliament for errors contained in the Government's list of schools to be rebuilt or refurbished under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «The Government's decision to scrap over 700 projects to rebuild or refurbish schools was an unnecessary and disastrous development that history will judge to be bad for children, bad for education and bad for local communities and theeducation and bad for local communities and the economy.

He added that provision of basic education to first step in empowerment by the Ministry would helps influence value in the community with the knowledge acquired assist to develop values and morals towards building a better Inner cities and Zongo Development.

BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA The Rockland County Legislature met on Tuesday, July 10 at the Allison - Parrish building in New City, where they discussed issues regarding Rockland Community College's budget, final plans for Summit Park Nursing Home, and special education for East Ramapo students.

Senate Democrats earlier this year pushed for a community schools grant program that would provide wraparound social services and empower the education commissioner to award competitive grants to eligible school districts that use existing buildings for community - based hubs.

Earthworks Institute strives to improve the quality of life for residents of the Greater Rochester area by providing education and mentoring programs that teach invaluable life - skills and social responsibility, while at the same time building healthy, lasting bonds between land and community.

Independent community - based organizations must play a central role in building and sustaining broad support for public education.

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) today announced a $ 4.5 million award to build West End Lofts, a 73 - unit development in Beacon, close to retail, transportation, education and other urban amenities and services.

The last administration swapped the allowance system with the students loan scheme and embarked on massive infrastructural development in the education sector with many new secondary schools built to increase enrollment especially, in our rural communities.

Teachers, students, parents and communities reeling from Department of Education - announced school closings are fighting back and building well - organized campaigns to save their schools.

They must also go toward construction or renovation of spaces within school buildings to serve as health suites, adult education spaces, guidance suites, resource rooms, remedial rooms, parent / community rooms, and career and technical education classrooms.

Today, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined in front of the Edward A. Rath county office building by Commissioner of Central Police Services James Jancewicz, elected officials and members of the law enforcement community, community members, and officials from the American Bikers Aimed Toward Education («ABATE») of NY Buffalo - Erie Chapter to start the motorcycle season with a call for increased safety and awareness.

The Rockland County Legislature met on Tuesday, July 10 at the Allison - Parrish building in New City, where they discussed issues regarding Rockland Community College's budget, final plans for Summit Park Nursing Home, and special education for East Ramapo students.