Sentences with phrase «strengthen vulnerable communities»

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In the last decades most international efforts have focused on distributing food to vulnerable populations; with very little support dedicated to strengthening the ability of small holder farming to adequately feed their local communities.

This is how government is supposed to work, strengthening communities and helping those most vulnerable reclaim their lives.

I'm proud of the work we have done — expanding and strengthening our schools, securing vital emergency services, creating the borough's largest landmarked neighborhood, and giving voice to the underserved and most vulnerable in our community.»

Abstract: During the last decades, Village Savings and Loans groups (VSL) have been consolidated as a powerful tool for the generation of economic alternatives, strengthening of the social fabric and recovery of supportive relationships in vulnerable communities.

In this position, Brian oversaw policy development and legislative advocacy focused on developing and strengthening access and equity for vulnerable student populations in California Community Colleges.

And it doesn't stop there... KVHS has a public spay neuter program to help reduce pet overpopulation in our community, we regularly conduct educational and outreach activities to teach citizens about our work and humane care for animals, and we have created programs to strengthen opportunities for our most vulnerable animals like feral cats and senior animals through ongoing support and fee waived or reduced adoptions.

This activity report highlights how UNDP's partnership with environmental vertical funds has helped to transform markets, empower and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities, and build the capacity of countries to safeguard their natural capital as the foundation of sustainable development.

It also highlights that the United Nations system collectively offers a range of tools, services and expertise to assist vulnerable countries and communities to enable effective adaptation in their efforts to achieve sustainable socioeconomic development, through knowledge sharing, strengthening of technical and institutional capacities, and the provision of financial and technological support.

Such revenues can help governments strengthen social safety nets for poor and vulnerable communities and finance the infrastructure needed to provide access to basic services such as water, sanitation, and energy.

After synthesis of available information we make several key adaptation recommendations including: improving current surveillance and monitoring systems; concentrating adaptation strategies and policies on vulnerable communities; strengthening adaptive capacity of public health systems; developing multidisciplinary approaches sustained byan new mechanism of inter-sectional coordination; and increasing awareness and mobilization of the general public.

The Centre works to strengthen family wellness and build community capacity through innovative services and collaborative partnerships to engage our most vulnerable families in caring for our children.

Community Partnerships for the Protection of Children Center for the Study of Social Policy Works with jurisdictions across the country to improve society's response to protecting vulnerable children and strengthening families.

CityCare's staff and volunteers engage with the wider community of Australia through programs, services and projects that seek to strengthen families, empower young people and see vulnerable groups connected into community.

Five key strategies guide communities in creating a vision for early childhood social - emotional health with a focus on reducing physical and mental health disparities, especially among vulnerable populations: 1) Enhanced home visiting through a focus on social and emotional well - being, 2) Screening and assessment in a range of child - serving settings, 3) Integration of behavioral health into primary care, 4) Mental health consultation in early care and education settings, and 5) Family strengthening and parent skills training.

Family & Children's Association is dedicated to protecting and strengthening Long Island's most vulnerable children, seniors, families, and communities.

We work to strengthen family wellness and build community capacity through innovative services and collaborative partnerships to engage our most vulnerable families in caring for our children.