Porticus’ Post

Keep the faith. Long-term change takes time and relies on mutual trust between all parties to achieve.   Taking a participatory approach isn’t linear, and it isn’t easy. We know there will be bumps along the way.   Our goal is to fail forward; to try, to learn (from our own journey and from others), and to grow.    If we trust the process, and express that same deep trust to people and partners, success will follow. This is Episode IV: Trust. Read more about our experience in making participation meaningful at Porticus on our website. Animation by Pavel Pazukhin

Ever since joining Porticus 15 years ago, Juan Esteban Belderrain, Senior Programme Manager, has dedicated his work to support the Amazon region and its local communities. At Porticus, Juan leads the collaboration the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network (REPAM) to support the Catholic Church's mission in caring for human rights and the sustainable development of the Amazon. Endurance has been crucial to ensure the success of Porticus’ collaboration with the Church and REPAM. It motivates all parties to be critical of how the support given to communities can be more participatory and inclusive. Read more about Juan’s experience and thoughts about the importance of endurance in this collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/eDDGDmda  

On this #InternationalWorkersDay, we celebrate entrepreneurs who work in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and generate employment in low and middle-income status countries. We invite you to listen to The Argidius Foundation Podcast series about SMEs, its entrepreneurs and the opportunities and challenges they face: https://lnkd.in/dFcTUbuJ     This podcast brings together multiple Argidius Foundation partners and impact investment experts. Listen to their first-hand experience with working with SMEs and learn more about why promoting the growth of SMEs is essential for the sustainable development of low and middle-income economies. Photo credits: Angela Robson Photo caption: Justine and her colleague sorting coffee beans / Ubora Specialty Crops, Uganda #InternationalWorkersDay #SMEs #Entrepreneurship #PodcastListening #SustainableDevelopment

We need endurance to engage all voices. It can be tricky - and will take time - but it is the only path to success. Endurance demonstrates both patience and grit to invest in the process and seek out the voices that matter. It’s also the value that ensures we keep asking ourselves important questions - like ‘Who is being left out? Which voices are we missing?’ - and demanding accountability in our response. This is Episode III: Endurance. Read more about our experience in making participation meaningful at Porticus on our website: https://porticus.com/ Animation by Pavel Pazukhin

At Porticus, we believe education is pivotal for the inclusion of all, giving them a better chance of a future in which their dignity flourishes. Join the event and explore the lessons learnt from the report for a more inclusive education. Robert Doble, Sector Director for Building Future Generations at Porticus, will be one of the panelists.       #SocialandEmotionalSkills #Curiosity #Persistence #Empathy #WellBeing #AcademicSuccess #Students #Education 

Centering People and Human Dignity in   Nature. Climate. Our Planet. #EarthDay

Herman lives in Papua, Indonesia. Herman protects his home and natural environment through mapping supported by our partner Pusaka Foundation. Indigenous Peoples protect nature, climate and our planet in many ways, so let’s respect them. This Earth Day, we call on Funders to include and respect the rights of local and indigenous communities when working on nature, climate and planet. Read Herman's story: https://lnkd.in/e2ZuMiPY #EarthDay

Nature. Climate. Our People.   Stay tuned for World Earth Day on Monday, 22 April.   #EarthDay