By: Kashaf Alvi – Includovate’s Ambassador What if the ultimate prize in life isn’t victory over others, but the victory of love, unity, and inclusion? What if the race is not about who finishes first, but about crossing the finish line together, in solidarity, with everyone’s hand in the air, rejoicing in the shared triumph […]
By: Kashaf Alvi – Includovate’s Ambassador Hollywood’s idea of disability is like a broken pencil—pointless and in desperate need of a sharp new perspective. For too long, disabled characters have been boxed into damaging stereotypes—villains or objects of pity. Hollywood’s portrayal of disabled characters has long been trapped in stereotypes, casting them as villains or […]
By Natalia Pastori Cubelo – Senior Associate Researcher at Includovate Natalia Pastori Curbelo is an Associate Researcher at Includovate originally from Uruguay but currently living in Brazil. Natalia’s journey speaks into the lives of not only researchers but also anyone looking to advance their careers in fields that are new to them. She introduces us […]
By: Rawiah F. Naoum – DEI Programs Manager at Includovate In this fast-changing world, innovation is critical to the success of organisations. With the generation of “Gen Z” obsessed with technology and considered the tech-savvy and purpose-driven generation joining the workforce, it’s more crucial than ever for companies to adapt to their needs. According to […]
By Natalia Pastori Curbelo and Dr. Kristie Drucza Introduction Includovate is committed to fostering youth-led research and evaluations. It is critical to establish ethical guidelines in these cases to ensure a promising future for both youth researchers and participants. The primary goal should be to safeguard the well-being and protection of all individuals involved while […]
By: Natalia Pastori Curbelo, Dr. ShadiaNassar and Dr. Kristie Drucza This blog is part 2 of Includovate’s youth-led research series and explains why it is crucial to give special attention to capacity building and self-awareness in research, especially youth-led research. Introduction Ensuring that youth are involved in research about them is crucial for accurately representing […]
By: Natalia Pastori Curbelo and Dr. Shadia Nassar Introduction This blog marks the first instalment in a three-part series that explores youth-led research. The role of youth-driven initiatives in amplifying the voices of young individuals and enabling them to contribute to knowledge generation is undeniably significant. The projects below offer unique insights into the […]
By Shadia Nassar, Includovate Principal Researcher (Evaluation) Welcome to our blog dedicated to shedding light on one of the most pressing issues of our time gender-based violence (GBV) in the agrifood system, which was the main topic discussed in the virtual webinar Breaking the Silence – Addressing sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based violence […]