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🌟 At AIFED, we are delighted with the approval of the project "Youth Against Racism and Xenophobia: Building Bridges between Kenya and Spain."

This project has been approved by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and Cooperation, the Secretariat of Foreign and Global Affairs, and the Directorate-General for the United Nations, International Organizations, and Human Rights, which represents recognition of the importance of continuing to work toward building more inclusive societies, free from discrimination, and open to cultural diversity.

On this occasion, we are collaborating with the Salama Self Help Foundation, a Kenyan organization with extensive experience in community work and promoting values ​​of solidarity and intercultural understanding.

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🌟 Desde AIFED estamos felices de la aprobación del proyecto Jóvenes contra el racismo y la xenofobia: Construyendo puentes entre Kenia y España.

Este proyecto ha sido aprobado por el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación de España, la Secretaría de asuntos exteriores y globales y la Dirección General de naciones unidas, organismos internacionales y derechos humanos lo cual supone un reconocimiento a la importancia de seguir trabajando en la construcción de sociedades más inclusivas, libres de discriminación y abiertas a la diversidad cultural.

En esta ocasión, contamos con la colaboración de Salama Self Help Foundation, una entidad keniana con amplia experiencia en el trabajo comunitario y en la promoción de valores de solidaridad y entendimiento intercultural.

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🌍 The Importance of Strong Partnerships to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

As we approach the halfway mark to the 2030 deadline for achieving the SDGs, it is crucial to evaluate our progress and the challenges we face. Various events and organizations have highlighted the importance of strong partnerships and active private sector participation in achieving these global goals.

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) met in New York to facilitate discussions among member states, UN agencies, experts, and civil society organizations. The aim is to reinforce the 2030 Agenda through sustainable and resilient solutions.

These meetings emphasized the need for a transition in key sectors such as food systems, energy, digitalization, education, climate change, and decent employment to create a transformative impact on all SDGs.

Professor Mariana Mazzucato, an expert in Innovation Economics and Public Value at University College London, highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to achieve the SDGs. The private sector also plays a crucial role. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has developed strategies to integrate the private sector in achieving the SDGs, supporting over 150 companies and investors in maximizing positive impacts through Impact Measurement and Management methodologies.

Despite the efforts, barriers remain. ECOSOC President Paula Narváez Ojeda emphasized the need to respect local ownership and context to ensure effective partnerships.

Organizations like UNICEF have also stressed the urgency of acting to prevent the loss of millions of lives due to preventable causes such as diseases, malnutrition, and lack of clean water. The agency urges world leaders to put children's rights at the center of the SDGs, as factors like climate change, conflicts, and economic crises directly affect children's development.

In conclusion, as we move towards 2030, it is vital to strengthen global partnerships and cooperation. Both the public and private sectors must work together to overcome challenges and accelerate progress towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. 🌱🤝



https://www.undp.org/speeches/without-private-sector-sustainable-development-goals-will-not-be-achieved

https://www.unicef.org/es/unicef-y-los-objetivos-de-desarrollo-sostenible #17-goals

https://www.orange.com/en/commitments/our-contribution-to-sustainable-development-goals

https://sdg.iisd.org/news/ecosoc-discusses-durable-solutions-partnerships-to-reinforce-2030-agenda/

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