What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

Latest Sharings

Media Release: New Study Finds Corporate Net Zero Plans Failing to Meet International Standards

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A comprehensive study of the net zero pledges of ten prominent Australian companies has shown that they are lagging behind global best practice and largely lack scientific rigour.

Global Campaign for Education: Intergrating Gender in Education Learning Brief

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This learning brief captures lessons from the capacity-building workshop organised by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) on Integrating Gender in Education.

Freedoms Denied as the World Enters a Consequential Year of Elections

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Freedom in the World 2024 finds that global freedom declined for the 18th consecutive year in 2023. The breadth and depth of the deterioration were extensive—political rights and civil liberties diminished in 52 countries and improved in only 21.

Don’t miss the 27th World Volunteer Conference in Busan!

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Start your new year off by making plans to attend the biggest volunteering event of 2024! The 27th IAVE World Volunteer Conference will be held 22-25 October 2024 in Busan, South Korea, hosted by the Busan Metropolitan City Volunteer Center.

Cancel the Debt for Climate Justice

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National debts have been growing in recent years, and 54 countries are now in crisis. The crushing weight of those debts mean that many countries can’t rebuild when hit by disasters such as floods and hurricanes, have little room to adapt or transition to a greener economy and are being forced to go into more debt to pay for the crisis.

International Wheelchair Day, 1st March, 2024

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International Wheelchair Day is always 1st March and is an annual day of events and activities which take place around the World when wheelchair users celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on their lives.

FOREST 500: Major companies and financial institutions are persistently ignoring their role in driving deforestation

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Global Canopy’s 10th annual Forest 500 report reveals, despite some pockets of progress, voluntary private sector action has failed to generate meaningful progress on commodity-driven deforestation.

Freedom in the World 2024 The Mounting Damage of Flawed Elections and Armed Conflict

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Flawed elections and armed conflict contributed to the 18th year of democratic decline. But by drawing strength from diversity, protecting dissent, and building international coalitions to support their own norms and values, democratic forces can still reverse the long decline in global freedom.

CLIMATE ACTION 100+ REACTION TO RECENT DEPARTURES

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Climate Action 100+ can confirm that JP Morgan Asset Management, State Street Global Advisors, and PIMCO have decided to withdraw from the initiative. BlackRock (“BlackRock, Inc.”) has also transferred its participation in Climate Action 100+ to BlackRock International.

Achieving SDG Target 8.7: Research to action on child labor and forced labor

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28 FEB 2024 IN PERSON (WASHINGTON, D.C.) AND ONLINE This event showcased the latest research on child labor and forced labor, building on invaluable experiences from the ILO's MAP 16 and Research-to-Action projects that leverage knowledge to accelerate progress in the elimination of child labor and forced labor.

SDG 16 + PATHFINDERS: Strengthening the Rule of Law and Access to Justice for Healthy Democracies

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19TH MARCH 2024: Organized by the OECD and Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies as part of the 3rd Summit for Democracy in Korea, this virtual event aims to highlight innovative strategies and collaborative efforts in strengthening the people-centered rule of law and enhancing access to justice globally, with a view to strengthening democratic resilience.

ALLIANCE 8.7: Regional Freedom from Slavery Forums 2024

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11 MAR 2024 MIAMI, FLORIDA. The Regional Freedom from Slavery Forums have been launched - see here. This series of 7 regional forums will explore promising regional approaches for eradicating modern slavery in local communities and the regions.

Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

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Shell’s divestment must be halted until clean-up and decommissioning are addressed. By Audrey Gaughran Executive Director, SOMO

OPEN CALL: 2024 RCE APPLICATIONS

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Organisations that are interested in initiating the RCE process and applying to become an RCE are invited to submit a main application document along with the application summary by 15 May 2024 (12:00pm, noon JST) to UNU-IAS.

The Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Futures

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The Pardee Center builds and uses data and tools to analyze our complex world and the long-term dynamics of change in human, social, and natural systems.

Call for Submissions: 4th International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies (ICBMS4)

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The International Conference on Burma /Myanmar Studies (ICBMS) committee would like to invite abstract submissions for ICBMS 4, which will be hosted at Chiang Mai University on the 2nd – 4th August 2024, titled: “Assemblages of the Future: Rethinking Communities after the State.”

Nature restoration: Parliament adopts law to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea

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EU countries must restore at least 30% of habitats in poor condition by 2030, 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050 Provisions for agricultural ecosystems can be temporarily suspended under exceptional circumstances Over 80% of European habitats are in poor shape

ASHOKA COMMUNITY TAKES ON TOP LEADERSHIP ROLES IN BRAZIL'S ADMINISTRATION

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Members of our Ashoka community appointed to key non-partisan positions in Brazil's government – a sign that national leaders are recognizing the power of the 'Everyone a Changemaker' vision

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