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RNZ News
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- RNZ News
The Big Sleepout is back after a five-year pause
life and society Auckland 22 minutes ago After a pause for five years the Big Sleepout - an event aimed at raising awareness and funds to tackle homelessness - is back. Tonight, leaders from the business and community sector will be spending a night sleeping rough to highlight the cause and get a first hand understanding of homeless. The event is run by Lifewise, an Auckland based social development organisation, and is being reinvigorated as the number of homeless people on the city's downtown streets is on the rise. This year, Auckland Council, working with service providers, counted 653 people sleeping rough in the city, up from 498 noted in the census in 2018. Similar increases in homelessness have been reported from other parts of the country. Lifewise chair Pam Elgar joins Kathryn to discuss why Lifewise is bringing back the Big Sleepout.
CBC
09-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
N.S. splits from non-profit operator of supportive housing sites in Halifax
The Nova Scotia government has suddenly severed ties with a non-profit group that was operating two modular housing sites in the Halifax area. The Department of Opportunities and Social Development confirmed to CBC News that it ended its contract with Out of the Cold on Tuesday, citing "serious and persistent concerns related to safety, infrastructure, and the quality of services and supports available to residents." The department did not explain the concerns in detail, except to say they spent "several years" trying to work with Out of the Cold to address them before arriving at the decision to part ways. "Ending the contract was not a decision made lightly — it reflects our responsibility to act in the best interests of the people we serve and to ensure accountability for the taxpayers' investment," the department said. Out of the Cold has run two modular, supportive housing sites since they opened in 2022 in response to surging rates of homelessness, rising rents and a low vacancy rate. The Halifax site, next to the Centennial pool on Cogswell Street, has capacity for 38 people, and the Dartmouth site, on Church Street near Alderney Landing, has capacity for 26. Halifax Regional Municipality owns the land, paid for construction of the units and continues to cover in-kind services such as utilities and building maintenance. The province is responsible for supporting residents, including providing meals and mental health and addiction support. New operator, new model The province has replaced Out of the Cold with the Atlantic Community Shelter Society, which runs some of the other supportive housing sites that have been built in recent years, including the Pallet shelters. "ACSS has a strong track record for service delivery in Nova Scotia and brings a compassionate, sustainable approach that aligns with our commitment to the well-being and long-term success of Nova Scotians experiencing homelessness," the province said in a statement. The change in service providers is coupled with a change in how the two sites will function. Suzanne Ley, the executive director of employment support and income assistance with the Department of Opportunities and Social Development, sent an email to some local housing support organizations Tuesday notifying them of the change. A copy of that email was shared with CBC News. Ley said the two sites are transitioning to a "temporary supportive housing model." "This model provides short-term, low-barrier, and flexible accommodations that help residents take meaningful steps toward stable, permanent housing," Ley said. According to Out of the Cold's website, the sites have, until now, been operating as "permanent housing." The department did not respond before publication to a request for more information about how long residents can stay under the new model. In her email, Ley said the province has given funding to Out of the Cold "to ensure appropriate compensation for all staff." She said Out of the Cold staff will be able to apply for positions with the new operator.
Times of Oman
07-07-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
'Our Safe Home' initiative launched in Al Dakhiliyah
Nizwa: The Directorate General of Social Development in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, represented by the Family Development Department, today launched the "Our Safe Home" initiative to promote concepts of family security and foster a home environment based on understanding, affection, and mutual respect among family members. The initiative focuses on strengthening family cohesion, encouraging positive dialogue within households, and reinforcing shared values that contribute to a safe and stable environment supporting the psychological and social growth of all family members. The initiative featured three working papers. The first addressed the topic of "How to Find Yourself Amidst the Crowd of Comparisons,' targeting the 13-28 age group. It explored characteristics of future generations, the impact of comparing oneself to others, and tools for psychological balance. The second paper, titled "Red Flag," examined warning signs during engagement and marriage, distinguishing between normal conflicts and red flags, along with observation mechanisms, educational attention, and self-calming techniques within family and societal contexts—aimed at adolescents and soon-to-be-married individuals. The third paper is titled 'Digital Upbringing in a Fast-Paced World." It highlighted differences between digital and traditional upbringing, characteristics and challenges of the digital world, balancing reality and virtual life, and supportive tools for digital parenting. This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Social Development's efforts to enhance family cohesion and establish constructive dialogue principles, contributing to psychological and familial stability while strengthening societal values.
bnok24
01-07-2025
- Business
- bnok24
Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation Unveils its New Brand Identity
Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation, the social development arm of the bank, has unveiled its new brand identity reflecting the foundation's activities aiming to achieve positive social impact and foster sustainable development since its establishment in 2017. The new logo is inspired by a blooming four-petal flower, symbolizing the four main strategic pillars of the foundation: Education, Health, Social Entrepreneurship and Environment & Community Development Through strategic collaborations with leading organizations, the foundation supports the development and implementation of projects that align with its core strategy. Under Education, the foundation empowers young Egyptians through skill-development initiatives such as vocational trainings as well as talents grooming programs in art, science and technology. In the realm of Health, CAE Foundation provides access to healthcare for underserved children through medical convoys and tailored outreach efforts. Applying Social Entrepreneurship programs, the foundation enables women and youth by offering small business management and technical trainings as well as seed funding to start micro-projects for sustainable income. While on the Environment & Community Development front and in order to provide decent living conditions in rural areas, projects providing solar-powered agricultural and waste management solutions were launched in Delta region and several water networks were extended in Upper Egypt Jean-Pierre Trinelle, Chairman of Crédit Agricole Foundation Board of Trustees stated: ' This rebranding reflects our vision to improve healthcare, fight poverty, empower youth and advance environmental protection. To date, our projects have benefited 125,000 individuals through over EGP 140 million invested in developmental projects Hassan Serag El Din, Managing Director of Crédit Agricole Foundation, highlighted the significance of the new brand identity by saying: 'Our new logo is more than just an emblem. It represents our journey, aspirations and dedication to pave the way for a better future. As we start this new chapter, we remain committed to expanding our reach, by partnering with NGOs and private sector to amplify the impact of our development efforts across underserved communities, in line with Egypt Vision 2030 Aligned with its strategic vision, Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation strives to contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for all Egyptians Google News تابعونا على تابعونا على تطبيق نبض جاري التحميل ...
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation unveils its new brand identity
Cairo: Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation, the social development arm of the bank, has unveiled its new brand identity reflecting the foundation's activities aiming to achieve positive social impact and foster sustainable development since its establishment in 2017. The new logo is inspired by a blooming four-petal flower, symbolizing the four main strategic pillars of the foundation: Education, Health, Social Entrepreneurship and Environment & Community Development. Through strategic collaborations with leading organizations, the foundation supports the development and implementation of projects that align with its core strategy. Under Education, the foundation empowers young Egyptians through skill-development initiatives such as vocational trainings as well as talents grooming programs in art, science and technology. In the realm of Health, CAE Foundation provides access to healthcare for underserved children through medical convoys and tailored outreach efforts. Applying Social Entrepreneurship programs, the foundation enables women and youth by offering small business management and technical trainings as well as seed funding to start micro-projects for sustainable income. While on the Environment & Community Development front and in order to provide decent living conditions in rural areas, projects providing solar-powered agricultural and waste management solutions were launched in Delta region and several water networks were extended in Upper Egypt. Jean-Pierre Trinelle, Chairman of Crédit Agricole Foundation Board of Trustees stated: " This rebranding reflects our vision to improve healthcare, fight poverty, empower youth and advance environmental protection. To date, our projects have benefited 125,000 individuals through over EGP 140 million invested in developmental projects'. Hassan Serag El Din, Managing Director of Crédit Agricole Foundation, highlighted the significance of the new brand identity by saying: "Our new logo is more than just an emblem. It represents our journey, aspirations and dedication to pave the way for a better future. As we start this new chapter, we remain committed to expanding our reach, by partnering with NGOs and private sector to amplify the impact of our development efforts across underserved communities, in line with Egypt Vision 2030. Aligned with its strategic vision, Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation strives to contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for all Egyptians.
