Pro-democracy activists heartened by US system’s resilience | MyJHB.co.za: Johannesburg in the news: Pro-democracy activists heartened by US system’s resilience: Although pro-democracy and human rights activists around the globe were stunned to see a raging mob storm the U.S. Capitol, they say they were heartened and inspired because the system ultimately prev … … [Read more...] about Pro-democracy activists heartened by US system’s resilience | MyJHB.co.za
Resilience
Why resilience matters for schools trying to thrive in tough situations | The Conversation
Why resilience matters for schools trying to thrive in tough situations: Schools can offer their pupils valuable support systems even if they're short on resources. Reuters/Akintunde AkinleyeMany schools in Southern Africa are functioning in tough situations. Poverty, a lack of resources and poor or non-existent basic services all combine to make a less than ideal … [Read more...] about Why resilience matters for schools trying to thrive in tough situations | The Conversation
Regional Sharefair on Gender and Resilience to Recognize Young Innovators
Regional Sharefair on Gender and Resilience to Recognize Young Innovators: UN Women Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa in collaboration with IGAD, FAO, IFAD, AfDB, UNISDR among others will host a Regional Sharefair on Gender and Resilience on 9th and 10th November 2016 at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the Sharefair is on Strengthening … [Read more...] about Regional Sharefair on Gender and Resilience to Recognize Young Innovators
Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response – October to December 2016
Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response - October to December 2016: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report has been developed collectively with humanitarian partners in the region to inform preparedness and advocacy efforts to mitigate and manage humanitarian risk in the Horn of Africa and Great … [Read more...] about Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response – October to December 2016
The Silicon Valley way: Ideas, failure, persistence, and resilience
The Silicon Valley way: Ideas, failure, persistence, and resilience: The San Francisco Bay area in the US is home to Silicon Valley, an engine of technological innovation that produces more revenue in a single year than South Africa’s entire GDP output. Kevin Lourens, chief growth officer at NATIVE VML, recently spent five days in Silicon Valley, where he learned that … [Read more...] about The Silicon Valley way: Ideas, failure, persistence, and resilience
