Host: Dr. Charmaine Manyani Panelists: Dr. Sujata Ganguly, Kanika Joshi, Dr. Kaleab Kebede Haile 10 February 2021 Background In the first four Thought Series sessions, Includovate researchers looked at and discussed the different aspects of social inclusion, such as youth inclusion, social services, and inclusive governance. This fifth webinar put inclusive behaviour change on the table to […]
Host: Dr Sujata Ganguly Panelists: Dr Kristie Drucza, Ms. Irene Mutambo, Mr Sisay Mammo 1 February 2021 Background The second phase of Includovate’s “Thought Series” for discussing and reflecting on the work Includovate does was held on 1st February 2021, the subject is determined as “What is Social Inclusion”. This webinar was hosted by Dr. Sujata Ganguly, […]
Host: Dr Netsanet Fetene Panelists: Mr Sisay Mammo, Dr Kristie Drucza, Dr Girma Hundessa 30 January 2021 Background Social inclusion is one of the most important topics in today’s world. As a social enterprise, Includovate aims to view and discuss different approaches to this issue. With this aim, we designed and hosted the first series of “Thought […]
By Natalia Pastori Curbelo Education in Latin America was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the region having one of the most prolonged closings of schools on a global scale. The need to continue with students’ learning processes posed a critical challenge and led to a rapid shift within the traditional “in-person learning” education […]
By Yume Tamiya, Associate Researcher (Inclusive Migration Node) Children comprise approximately half of the world’s refugee population [1], and the mental health of refugee children is a significant humanitarian concern. However, this issue is largely overlooked given that little research has been done to understand how trauma affects refugee children in different cultural contexts [1][2]. […]
By Nancy Muthee, Researcher, Inclusive Evaluation at Includovate There has been a lack of open dialogue on evaluations and the varying power dynamics that surround Monitoring and Evaluations (M&E). With the increased recognition of M&E’s role in responsible governments, good governance, and evidence-based policies, there is a need for more open discussions on aspects that […]
Host: Kanika Joshi Panelists: Racha Amatti, Hannah Lemma, Biqila Hirpa 2 February 2021 Background Why is Youth Inclusion Important? Inclusion is a controversial issue by itself. After Ban Ki Moon declared “Leave no one behind,” inclusion became a developmental buzzword. As has been mentioned previously by Dr. Kristie Drucza, many who discuss inclusion skip over its complexity, […]
By Christine Peta Disability was thrust into the limelight at the recently completed 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), hosted by the UK in Glasgow, Scotland from 31 October to 12 November 2021. Questions around disability that come to mind may include: “How could disability feature prominently at a UN World Conference whose focus was […]
By Genet Getachew and Mekdes Besha Human migration involves the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently or temporarily at a new location. In most cases people regularly or irregularly migrate aspiring to find a better life. The Horn of Africa (HOA) is among the major sources of […]
By James McDougall Includovate is working on a project for the UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (UNICEF EAPRO) which aims to strengthen the capacity of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to support children with disabilities to claim their rights. Since the historic development of the United Nations Convention on the Rights […]
