2024 theme: It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity
Inspiring Speech of Sofonie Dala on Nelson Mandela Day
My name is Sofonie Dala, the founder of this incredible platform. I am a confident, supportive, and proactive leader dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable development and social innovation, striving to create meaningful and lasting positive change for all.
Today, we gather to renew our commitment to the values that Nelson Mandela so passionately embodied. His unwavering determination, deep commitment to justice, human rights, and fundamental freedoms, and his profound belief in the equality and dignity of every individual inspire us all. Mandela's relentless pursuit of dialogue and solidarity across all divisions made him a remarkable statesman, a fierce advocate for equality, and the founding father of peace in South Africa.
In times of turbulence, Nelson Mandela's legacy teaches us the power of resisting oppression, upholding justice over inequality, dignity over humiliation, and forgiveness over hatred. As we advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and strive to overcome new challenges, let us remember Mandela’s essential humanism: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
This year, we unite under the theme: "It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity." Let this theme guide our actions and inspire us to take concrete steps towards a more equitable world. #ItsInYourHands
Last year, we honored Mandela's legacy by visiting rural communities on July 23, 2023, to raise awareness about his work and enduring impact. We engaged with these communities to discuss climate change, sustainable food systems, and Mandela’s vision.
Sharing Mandela's legacy with rural communities: Climate, Food and Solidarity
We are training children because they are the future. Our visit included a seminar on Mandela's legacy, climate change, and sustainable food systems. We used this day to unite the world in taking decisive action against global climate change, which leads to food insecurity.
We aspire to see a hundred Mandelas in the coming years. We want to inspire children, women, and young people to lead in the spirit of Nelson Mandela, a man of vision, integrity, perseverance, resilience, discipline, humility, and a deep sense of public service. True leadership is about serving the community, not being the best.
2024 Theme: Youth Skills for Peace and Development
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2024, "Youth Skills for Peace and Development," underscores the crucial role young people play in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
The world faces a multitude of challenges today, many of which affect the youth. Violent conflicts disrupting education and stability, a polarized online environment fostering negativity, and persistent economic inequality limits opportunities. These issues threaten not only individual futures but also the overall stability of societies. It is crucial to equip youth with the necessary skills for fostering a culture of peace, nurturing responsible global citizens, and promoting sustainable development to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.
On World Youth Skills Day, let us unite in recognizing the potential of young people as agents of peace and commit to providing them with the skills and opportunities to address challenges and contribute to a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future.
Did you know?
Recent estimates suggest that 600 million jobs would have to be created over the next 15 years to meet youth employment needs.
In 2021, approximately 75 million young people were unemployed, 408 million were employed, and 732 million were out of the labor force globally.
The share of youth not in employment, education or training (NEET) in 2020 – the latest year for which a global estimate is available – rose to 23.3 per cent, an increase of 1.5 percentage points from the previous year and a level not seen in at least 15 years.
The youth population will grow by more than 78 million between 2021 and 2030. Low income countries will account for nearly half of that increase. Education and training systems need to respond to this challenge.
Good-quality apprenticeships, well-designed internships, and volunteering initiatives can provide entry points into the labor market for first-time jobseekers and young graduates.
Greetings! I'm Sofonie Dala, an oil and gas engineer passionate about making a positive impact. In honor of International Women in Engineering Day and World Engineering Day, I've launched a groundbreaking initiative called the Multiskilled Team of Future Engineers-Environmentalists.
This innovative platform invites children to participate in eco-friendly challenges, fostering a deeper connection with our planet and addressing one sustainable development goal each day through artistic expression. Together, we're painting a vibrant, green future for generations to come. Join me in celebrating diversity in engineering and environmental stewardship, and let's inspire the next wave of changemakers.
The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (Maputo Protocol) remains one of the most progressive legal instruments providing a comprehensive set of human rights for African women. Unlike any other women’s human rights instrument, it details wide-ranging and substantive human rights for women covering the entire spectrum of civil and political, economic, social and cultural as well as environmental rights. It would not be incorrect to name it the African Bill of Rights of Women’s Human Rights.
In line with the 2024 AU theme of the year, we celebrate Article 12 which guarantees women and girls rights to education and training.
Celebrating the 21st Anniversary of the Maputo Protocol: Linking Our Africa Educates Her Campaign
Hello, my name is Teresa, I am 13 years old, I stopped studying when I was in seventh grade in 2018 due to financial problems. All these kids who are here with me don't study either.
However, I would like to recite a poem about Covid-19:
There are diseases that are worse than diseases
There are diseases that are more than disease
That make things more urgent and more difficult
I fear coronavirus and zeal for my life
Our faith is the vaccine
The pandemic that now dominates the world haunts me
I didn't want this plague
Protect yourself and protect us
There is no evil that lasts forever
Have resilience because everything passes!
After reciting the poem, Teresa decided to leave an appeal to all sponsors and investors:
Coronavirus is one of the reasons that these children do not study. I hope that a sponsor will appear to finance the school for all the girls.
After all we had a basic class in which the children learned to speak English.
The class was so fruitful that at the end of the program, the children shouted in chorus "We want to study, we want to study"!
"We want to study, we want to study"!
"We want to study, we want to study"!
Celebrating the 21st Anniversary of the Maputo Protocol: Linking Our Africa Educates Her Campaign
The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, known as the Maputo Protocol, is a landmark treaty that champions the rights of women and girls across the continent. In line with the 2024 AU theme of the year, we celebrate Article 12 of the Maputo Protocol, which guarantees women and girls the right to education and training.
Africa Educates Her Campaign: Ensuring Quality and Safe Education for All Girls
Our Africa Educates Her Campaign aligns perfectly with the values enshrined in the Maputo Protocol. The main goal of the campaign is to ensure all girls have access to quality and safe education by dismantling barriers imposed by Covid-19, poverty, teenage pregnancy, and child marriage. By addressing these challenges, we aim to create an environment where every girl can thrive and succeed.
Reintegration and Advocacy
The campaign works tirelessly to integrate girls who have dropped out of school back into the education system. We advocate at the international, regional, and national levels, putting pressure on governments and the international community to uphold the right to free, quality, public education for everyone.
Partnering with Communities
In addition to our advocacy efforts, we also seek to partner with communities in support of girls’ education. By working together, we can create sustainable solutions that empower girls and ensure their right to education is protected and fulfilled.
Join Us
Join us in celebrating the 21st Anniversary of the Maputo Protocol and support the Africa Educates Her Campaign. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of girls across Africa, ensuring they receive the education they deserve.
Huambo Province Hosts First Environmental Education Forum
The city of Huambo hosted the First Environmental Education Forum this Wednesday, a two-day event bringing together prominent figures from Angola’s environmental sector. This event serves as a platform for reflection, debate, and cooperation, with the presence of various authorities, most notably the Provincial Governor, Lotti Nolika, who welcomed the Secretary of State for the Environment, Iury Santos, representing the Minister, Ana Paula de Carvalho Pereira.
In her welcoming address, Governor Lotti Nolika emphasized the importance of environmental education for the sustainable development of the region. Secretary of State for the Environment, Iury Santos, delivered the opening speech, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of environmental education in Angola. He stressed the importance and urgency of bringing environmental education closer to the people:
"We aim for increasingly present environmental education in schools, with teacher training, the inclusion of environmental themes in curricula, the training of environmental educators, and the dissemination of these issues in the media. To achieve this, we will promote provincial environmental education programs and the establishment of environmental education centers," said Santos.
Other topics discussed included "Environmental Education in Angola: Challenges and Opportunities" and "Environmental Education in Schools: Cooperation and New Perspectives in the Lusophone Context," the latter presented online. There was also an online presentation by Joaquim Pinto, President of ASPEA and General Coordinator of REDELUSO, on the "Guidelines of National Environmental Education Strategies of CPLP Member States Post-Lubango Declaration."
The forum was marked by a rich exchange of ideas and experiences among national and international participants (some attending in a hybrid format). In addition to provincial and national environmental sector officials, members of civil society and the Kings of Huambo and Ovassambo also attended the event.
World Population Day, observed every year on July 11, is a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about global population issues. Established by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, this day aims to highlight the importance of population dynamics and their impacts on sustainable development.
Highlighting Luisa’s Story
We are featuring the story of Luisa, a courageous woman who has faced immense challenges. Luisa has lost a significant number of her babies under five years old due to women's health problems like hepatitis B and the debilitating effects of poverty. The lack of financial resources to overcome life’s challenges has also made it difficult for her to keep all her children constantly in school. Luisa’s story is a poignant reminder of the urgent need to address women's health issues and provide adequate support for those in vulnerable situations.
INTERVIEW
Hello, good evening!
My name is Luiza Dembo João.
Miss How Are you?
I'm fine, thank you very much.
Do you consider yourself a woman living below the poverty line?
Yes, I do not have good financial conditions.
Could you tell us a little about the difficulties you face as a woman?
I face various kinds of difficulties in this poor country that we live in. People are always suffering from poverty, food parcel are always going up (very expensive) and the poor cannot buy.
How is your financial life going?
My financial life is not so good. For example, today if I have a job it is thanks to my aunt who took me in and invited me to work with her in a small snack bar that she opened, we cook lunches and serve the local community in this area.
Do you have higher education?
No, I don't have higher education.
Why didn't you reach this level?
Because I have no financial possibilities, I stopped studying in the 8th grade.
What are the main family difficulties you face due to lack of financial resources?
Well, I face many serious financial difficulties in my family.
Tell us a little about your maternal life. Have you ever encountered difficulties during pregnancy? Have you ever had an abortion or other complications due to lack of funds to look for the best doctors and the best hospitals?
Yes, I have been through these events. My husband doesn't have a good job either, so we're going through a lot of difficulties.
My first daughter, thank God, was born healthy, but my second baby had a problem with hepatitis B, and because of the lack of financial resources on my part, I couldn't go to the prenatal consultation and do all the analyzes to have a healthy pregnancy. My son was born with hepatitis B transmitted by me. I went through many difficulties, there was no way to fight this disease and cure my baby. Unfortunately, my baby passed away.
How many children do you have now?
I now have 5 children.
Were you able to solve the problem of the disease you had?
Yes.
When I became pregnant with my third baby, I was diagnosed with hepatitis B, my family contributed some money that allowed me to treat this disease. I started doing all the consultations and treatment before the baby was born.Thank God I had a healthier pregnancy, when my baby was born he took the vaccine, my relatives helped me a lot with the contribution of money to pay in the hospital. My baby and I have taken all the recommended vaccines, today we are healthy, my baby is 3 years old and is in good health.
How many children have you lost?
I lost 3 children.
Have you lost 3 children due to Hepatitis B?
Yes.
Did you only find out now that you had this disease?
Yes, I just found out now.
Before, you hadn't made this discovery because you weren't making the prenatal check-ups regularly?
Yes, I didn't use to do consultations. Whenever I got pregnant, I didn't usually visit the hospitals because I didn't have money to do the ultrasound, prenatal consultations to find out how the baby was doing, that's why my babies were born sick and died.
Tell us about the job you have now. Is this job a thriving one that allows you to do great things in life or not at all?
This work is more or less, it's not so prosperous, because our kitchen is new, we don't have many customers yet. It would be great if I had another job with a higher salary.
Do your children study?
Yes they study, but...
Haven't you been facing difficulties in paying your children's school fees?
Yes, we have many difficulties. For example, my first daughter is 16 years old, we enrolled her in a school where she is studying medicine. But since she started studying, we have only been able to pay for 2 months, the others until the end of the school year we have not been able to pay, for this reason she runs the risk of not continuing with her studies because her name will not be on the list of finalists.
With other minor daughters it is also the same thing, we find it difficult to pay school fees regularly. The money my husband and I earn is enough for daily consumption, buying food and water. But it is not enough to pay the tuition fees.
So has your financial hardship negatively affected children's lives as well?
Yes, it affects my children very negatively indeed.
And for now, you can't find solutions to solve this problem, other than finding a job with a very high salary?
I can find no solution to my Poverty other than a very high-paying job.
But is finding a job with a very high salary difficult at this time?
Yes, it's true.
Moreover, my husband also does not prosper, he does not have a good salary. We do not have a house, we have been living for 11 years in a small log cabin, we have large land but we are not able to build due to lack of financial resources.
Alright, thank you very much.
Our Commitment to Women’s Empowerment and Health
This day underscores the critical need to prioritize women's health, education, and empowerment as central to achieving sustainable development and ensuring a better future for all. Women’s reproductive health and the associated risks, especially in the context of overpopulation trends, are paramount issues that need urgent attention.
At our female platforms, we are deeply committed to the empowerment of all women, ensuring that no one is left behind. Our mission is to create spaces where women can share their stories, experiences, and challenges, fostering a community of support and growth. We focus on critical issues such as women's reproductive health, the risks of maternal mortality, and the impacts of overpopulation.
The Importance of Women’s Reproductive Health
Women’s reproductive health is a cornerstone of gender equality and sustainable development. Addressing the risks associated with maternal mortality, improving access to healthcare, and providing education on reproductive health are crucial steps in empowering women and ensuring their well-being. Overpopulation trends further exacerbate these challenges, making it even more critical to invest in comprehensive health solutions.
Call to Action
On this World Population Day, let us renew our commitment to women's empowerment and health. Let us work together to create a world where every woman has the opportunity to reach her full potential, without any barriers. By investing in women and girls, we invest in a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Join Us
Join us in celebrating World Population Day 2024 by visiting our platforms and engaging with the stories of incredible women like Luisa from around the world. Together, we can make a difference, ensuring that every woman's voice is heard and valued.
Did you know?
More than 40 per cent of women around the world cannot make decisions on sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
As few as one in four women across low- and middle income countries are realizing their desired fertility.
A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth (and in conflict settings, the number of deaths is twice as high).
Nearly one third of women have experienced intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence or both.
Just six countries have 50 per cent or more women in parliament.
More than two thirds of the 800 million people globally who cannot read are women.
Today, on this auspicious occasion of African Anti-Corruption Day, we gather under the banner of Talentos Multiplus, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equality, defending human rights, advocating for environmental justice, quality and accessible education, fighting against poverty, discrimination, and corruption in all spheres. We proudly align ourselves with the UN Global Compact and uphold its ten principles, which guide our commitment to responsible business practices and societal development.
As we reflect on the significance of this day, we are reminded that corruption remains a formidable obstacle to progress, prosperity, and justice. The COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately exacerbated this challenge, highlighting the critical need for robust anti-corruption measures and accountability frameworks across the globe.
Good afternoon! My name is Donaldo Pereira. Today I am here to talk about how the Coronavirus affected me.
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted me in various ways. As a student, I lost access to the media library and library, and it became difficult to take transport to reach the University without delay.
Socially, it significantly affected my work. Arriving at the workplace early has been challenging due to the scarcity of taxicabs. Additionally, the pandemic has brought several issues, such as traders taking advantage of the situation to raise prices, making it hard to buy products, and people not using precautionary measures correctly, like wearing masks.
I believe our government should implement tougher preventive measures. Fining people is not the ideal solution; instead, stricter measures should be created to make people aware of the consequences of their actions.
The year 2024 marks twenty-one years since the adoption of the AU Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption (AUCPCC). This milestone offers us an opportunity to acknowledge the commendable progress made in addressing corruption, while also recognizing the persistent challenges that demand our continued vigilance and action.
Under the theme of "Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption," we underscore the pivotal role of whistleblowers in exposing corruption and safeguarding our societies. Article 5(5) of the Convention emphasizes the importance of protecting informants and witnesses, crucial pillars in our collective effort to root out corruption.
At Talentos Multiplus, we commend the efforts of state parties who have implemented legislation and initiatives to support whistleblowers. We advocate for even stronger protections to ensure that those who come forward with information are shielded from retaliation and empowered to contribute fearlessly to transparency and integrity.
Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to combating corruption in all its forms. Let us stand together in solidarity with whistleblowers, recognizing them as frontline defenders of accountability and justice. Through our unwavering dedication to these principles, we can build a future where corruption has no place, and where every individual can thrive in a fair and equitable society.
We are thrilled to announce that Sofonie Dala, the founder of Talentos Multiplus starup, has received an invitation from the AIA and BAI Bank to participate in the commercial forums and challenged BAI Bank to rethink their current policies regarding the financing of startups.
Sofonie Dala receives invitations from the Industrial Association and BAI Bank to participate in the forum on Financial Solutions to support the Productive Sector.
Throughout last month, BAI and AIA were hosting a series of over 25 commercial forums across the country.
On June 19, 2024, Sofonie Dala participated in the Forum on Financial Solutions to support the Productive Sector. During its presentation, BAI bank clearly stated that financing startups is challenging due to the lack of collateral, as startups typically do not have assets to secure loans against.
In response, Sofonie Dala, defending startups, advised BAI Bank to rethink their approach and consider startups that promote the empowerment of women and girls and sustainable social development as valuable collaborators for the advancement of Angola.
Sofonie Dala also showcased her most successful projects, receiving positive feedback from the regional director of BAI Bank. She was recommended to establish contact to facilitate possible support through the BAI Foundation.
The Administration of Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI) is committed to bringing services closer to pure retail banking, attracting Micro, Small, and Medium-sized companies with credit and financing solutions tailored to current market challenges. In June, the "Liquidity Advance" product was adopted by the Association of Contracted Companies of the Petroleum Industry of Angola (AECIPA).
Sofonie Dala's involvement in these forums and her advocacy for startups mark a significant step forward in fostering a more inclusive and supportive financial environment for innovative enterprises in Angola.
What is the SME Financing Forum?
The SME Financing Forum is an initiative aimed at improving the negative impact on the financial and economic framework of businesses. It focuses directly on a multifaceted approach addressing economic, social, and institutional challenges. Specific considerations include the needs of SMEs and the local business environment, validating repayment capacity, risk profiles, and sectors with high potential. Key barriers to financing such as lack of collateral, credit history, and high transaction costs must also be addressed.
Banks should establish flexible credit lines offering tailored financial products for SMEs through Credit Guarantee Funds, working capital loans, financing for innovation and expansion, and affordable interest rates. Guarantee funds and risk mitigation should be strengthened to reduce banks' risks when lending to SMEs.
Developing credit insurance products to cover defaults, providing financial management and business planning training programs, and fostering strong business skills and growth strategies are crucial. Banks should align financing programs with public policies for economic development and employment.
In conclusion, banks should establish indicators to monitor the impact of financing programs, loan default rates, SME growth, job creation, and gather continuous feedback to adjust programs as needed for effectiveness and sustainability. SMEs - Improving the Economy! Said Jorge Chaves, the forum coordinator, during his speech.
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