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When working with Indigenous communities, it's essential to foster an inclusive and respectful approach that honours their traditions, values, and perspectives. Here are some valuable tips and resources to help individuals and organisations cultivate meaningful connections. To begin, education is key. Take the time to educate yourself about the histories, cultures, and contemporary issues relevant to the Indigenous communities you engage with. Seek out books, workshops, and online resources that provide accurate and respectful information. Building relationships based on trust and mutual understanding is crucial. Reach out to Indigenous community leaders, organisations, and elders for guidance and collaboration. Listen attentively to their experiences and perspectives, and be open to learning from their wisdom. Respect cultural protocols and boundaries. Understand and abide by the cultural practices and traditions established within the Indigenous communities you work with. Seek permission when necessary, observe appropriate etiquette, and honour sacred spaces. Amplify Indigenous voices and provide platforms for community members to share their stories, knowledge, and achievements. Avoid speaking on their behalf and prioritise their self-representation. Engage in collaborative efforts that empower Indigenous communities. Support initiatives that promote self-determination, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment. Ensure that Indigenous communities have a meaningful say in decisions that affect them. By implementing these tips and utilising the available resources, individuals and organisations can cultivate genuine relationships, foster cultural understanding, and work towards positive change. Together, let's build a future where Indigenous communities are respected, valued, and empowered. #Mumpara #MumparaGroup #BreakTheCycle #MakeADifference #FamilyFocused #EmpoweringPeopleToAchieve #WorkforceDevelopment #IndigenousEmployment #Holistic #EmpoweringIndigenousJobseekers #ClosingTheGap #NorthernTerritory #Darwin #TiwiIslands

COMMUNITY AIDS & SOCIAL EMPATHY INITIATIVE #FACT FRIDAY The Sustainable Development Report is a yearly ranking of the performances of countries by measuring their overall progress towards achieving the 17 SDGs and a score of 100 shows that all SDGs have been achieved. While European countries are leading the implementation of SDGs, African countries are lagging, as Algeria, which is ranked at 64 out of 163 countries is the best amongst others on the continent. It is hoped that countries will take more proactive steps in implementing the SDGs as they are the guide posts for achieving sustainable development in present society. #sustainabledevelopment

One promising approach for promoting family planning use within traditionally hard-to-reach populations is to integrate services with those of other development sectors, Integrating messages and services from different sectors offers several potential advantages over traditional, single-sector development programs. For example, in the field of population, health, and environment (PHE), family planning and other health services are linked with environmental conservation initiatives, which allows environmental programs to educate communities about the relationship between rapid population growth and environmental degradation. facilitating access to family planning services and publicizing their role in preventing unplanned pregnancies, environmental programs can offer a practical, immediate action that contributes to the future conservation of natural resources, (Theresa et al; 20215). EANNASO WGNRR - Africa Pathways Policy Institute (PPI) FHI 360 African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) SRHR Equity Network Africa (SENA) Sono Aibe 相部園 Amref Health Africa Tanzania Pathfinder International Peter Ngure