The second episode of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) podcast series is out!
This latest episode explores:
✅ Strengthening the perception of apprenticeships as an attractive study option
✅ Raising awareness of benefits and advantages of apprenticeships
Hear also from Markus Wright from European Apprenticeships Network (EAN), who shares insights on boosting the attractiveness of apprenticeships.🙌
Listen today! 🎧⬇
https://rb.gy/p18afh
10 ways to strengthen 💪 youth participation for a post-COVID world 🌍. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, read the summary from the Growing-Up Under #COVID19 project here ➡️ https://rb.gy/qtsgex (link also in bio)
#guc19 #youthactionresearch
The University of Huddersfield
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in Zimbabwe with over two-thirds of women being affected.
The SAFE programme aims to #stopabuse, Intimate Partner Violence and exploitation of women by:
🚫 Preventing violence driven by economic insecurity and social norms
🚑 Responding to the needs of survivors of violence
📢 Building rigorous evidence to inform policy and scale
Read more about the programme here👇
https://rb.gy/qfkzwl
#IWD2022 #breakthebias2022 Tetra Tech International Development Services SAfAIDS UK in Zimbabwe Social development Direct
On #IWD2022 , Chiselwa and Justin from our Zambia office tell us how Ecorys is helping to #BreakingtheBias ✊ in the workplace by empowering women and helping them to develop their careers #equalopportunity #IWD
In recent years we have sought to #BreakTheBias ✊ across all of our international research and evaluation work, in line with Sustainable Development Goals.
This #IWD2022, read about how we are mainstreaming gender into the design of our methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting, and supporting clients to #BreakTheBias in policy areas ranging from peace and security, social protection, and biodiversity. 📝 https://rb.gy/uqynqz
This year we are celebrating #iwd2022 with insights from our colleagues Koogela and Neetu from our India office on how we can contribute to #breakingthebias ✊ not only in the workplace but in society as a whole. 🏙️ #kindness #equalopportunity #iwd
Published today! The final report from the Growing-Up Under COVID-19 participatory action research project: https://rb.gy/16fftf (link in bio)
The report, “18 Months Lost and Found”, documents the experiences of young people aged between 14-18, from the UK, Italy, Singapore and Lebanon as youth researchers during the pandemic, and their recommendations for recovery.
With thanks to our funder, the Nuffield Foundation, and to our co-researchers - the young people who made the project happen as part of a team with Ecorys UK and The University of Huddersfield
#COVID19 #GUC19 #youthactionresearch
‘80% of participants move on to work, training or job search' through the Building Better Opportunities (BBO) programme which we evaluated on behalf of The National Lottery Community Fund.
Find out more about the programme that provides person-centred support to help people overcome barriers to work during the #covid #pandemic. 👉 https://rb.gy/qq3rwv
“How much difference can peer support really make to children and young people’s #mentalhealth and #wellbeing?” Our programme evaluation offers new practice insights on how to address this. Find out more 👉
https://rb.gy/cmrhdm #childrensmentalhealthweek2022
Today is #timetotalk Day.
At Ecorys UK, we acknowledge that sometimes we’re not OK. That’s why our internal #wellbeing team is encouraging open conversations about #mentalhealth through:
🔹 One-on-one coffee break chats with line managers, or wellbeing ambassadors
🔹 Regular wellbeing newsletters and webinars that raise awareness of common issues and the support that is available
🔹 Wellbeing tips
🔹 Training colleagues to become mental health first aiders through Mental Health First Aid England who can respond whenever someone needs support with their wellbeing
Help us to raise awareness of Mind 's Time to Talk day by sharing this post and using the hashtag #timetotalk !
🎂 Our Ecorys UK Women’s Network celebrated its first anniversary in December where we reflected on what actions had been taken over 2021 to bring better #equality to the workplace. We’re looking forward to another great year in 2022! 🎉 #WomeninBusiness #Womenempoweringwomen
As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect on the major developments that took place across the year, and the role our Policy & Research team played in helping governments and other organisations understand and tackle many different issues. Read more in bio link.
