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Enjoy News stories in PhotographsAyoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comBlogger3556125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-57889173372228094832023-11-18T19:35:00.002+00:002023-11-18T19:35:33.711+00:00<p> </p><table align="center" bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; max-width: 600px; outline: none !important;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="center" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><img alt="#" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.elasticemail.com%2Fuserfile%2F69307f65-67da-488d-8436-982d735f9f60%2Fcommonwealth_press_release.jpg&t=1700336046&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c02-98001b01ea00&sig=2etJS7vYXnKZBz0esShozA--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" width="600" /></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="color: #37377d; font-size: 18pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /><br style="outline: none !important;" />ASK THE EXPERT: Dr Oldman Koboto on COP28 climate talks</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;">24 October 2023</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;">Dr Oldman Oduetse Koboto is Adviser and Manager of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH), based in Mauritius. He leads CCFAH’s work to support Commonwealth countries – particularly small and other vulnerable states – in unlocking international climate finance to enable climate action.</b></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="max-width: 600px; outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Calibri; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="outline: none !important;"></p><p style="outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproduction-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fs3fs-public%2Fstyles%2Fbanner%2Fpublic%2F2023-10%2FDr%2520Oldman%2520Koboto.jpg%3FVersionId%3DsC4ctrB3SXbhubu9oKiHace_ccyMUjs3%26itok%3D7PTHcrD3&t=1700336046&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c02-98001b01ea00&sig=4cvHcrf6.eHoiK2t7LEsaA--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" title="" width="640" /></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none !important;"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; outline: none !important;"><strong style="outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Tell us a bit about your background and how you came to work as Adviser and Head of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH)?</span></strong></li></ol><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">I joined the </span><a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=wtBUrSWMrYzCbDpIzaUk3P9YB90kfbNvZCkje2q1txuXPeNUfRvGC8BZhiWbw8dcjejeIDjGOCU0UF48q-tSKjrpXX1wQd6S9RVwqEddNMcxFzpXArUyc6QWvY7Auyq7Na1F1r8nu4gAsG7CvGjcPdzjfAoHCPw9-Cls11L3sUXvW9dkPaAFAaDVniOywXR6VhlzlckdFv3CilwjU86jwx01" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub</span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;"> as Manager and Adviser in 2022. It has always been my passion to make a real difference for countries, communities and people, in the area of climate change.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">I hold a doctorate degree in Public International law, specialising in Climate Change. I have held several portfolios in the government of Botswana including Prosecution Counsel, Legal Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Director for the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. I also served as the Environment and Climate Change Specialist at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Botswana before re-joining the government as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resource Conservation and Tourism.</span></p><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none !important;"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><strong style="outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">What does CCFAH do and what is the most impactful aspect its work in Commonwealth countries?</span></strong></li></ol><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">CCFAH launched operations in 2016, with the aim of supporting small states and other vulnerable countries in the Commonwealth to access climate finance. This is achieved by embedding long-term climate finance experts within government ministries to support project proposal development, policy support, human and institutional capacity building and knowledge management and learning all anchored with gender and youth mainstreaming.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">So far, CCFAH has helped mobilise more than US$ 310 million for climate projects in 14 countries as well as the Africa region. We’ve also trained over 2500 officials in 13 countries in different climate finance-related fields. The trainings provide the basis for understanding climate solutions developed by our experts, as well as opportunities for replication across countries.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;"><img alt="" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproduction-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fs3fs-public%2F2023-10%2FCOP27%2520family%2520pic.jpg%3FVersionId%3DFw.mcprRDtEeWAlTrHzenj1xU.yTRKgA&t=1700336046&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c02-98001b01ea00&sig=jrizdlgAsHaFrkpAQkk8Tg--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" title="" width="640" /></span></p><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;" type="1"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><strong style="outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, how are you supporting Commonwealth countries heading into negotiations?</span></strong></li></ol><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">The </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">CCFAH has been conducting essential training – within the Commonwealth and beyond – to enhance the capacity of climate change negotiators to negotiate effectively. The training demystifies the COP process (“Conference of the Parties” to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change – UNFCCC), helping participants understand its jurisprudence, legal frameworks and principles, and means of implementation.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">It further unpacks the UNFCCC rule book, its forums for negotiations, country tactics, as well as approaches to developing national priorities, positions and intervention statements for technical sessions.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">So far, we have been able to train nearly 140 representatives (75 women and 63 men) from nine countries (eight in Africa and one in the Pacific), to effectively engage in COP28 negotiations. We are also developing training manuals and toolkits based on the experiences gained during the training. We hope to conduct more sessions focusing on youth and women in 2024.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none !important;"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><strong style="outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">What are three key lessons that emerged from these negotiation workshops that would be useful for other small states or climate vulnerable countries who wish to secure better outcomes?</span></strong></li></ol><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><strong style="outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;"> </span></strong></p><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none !important;"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; list-style: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none !important;"><li style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Preparations for the Climate Change COP negotiations are a process and not an activity. Countries need to prepare well ahead of time including contributing to the development of COP Agenda, regional and political bloc positions.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Most of the people participating in the climate change negotiation process may not have the technical capacity to comprehend the climate change negotiations.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Climate change negotiations training is critical not only to enhance effective engagement at negotiations but also for domestication and implementation of climate actions at national level.</span></li></ol></li></ol><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 72pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;" type="1"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><strong style="outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Why is it important to amplify the voice of small states and climate vulnerable nations at these negotiations and what can we expect at COP28?</span></strong></li></ol><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 18pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">Climate change negotiations are a party-driven process. It is therefore important that the small and vulnerable countries understand that they have equal rights to contribute and direct the process using the established tools and frameworks for negotiations. As the most vulnerable groups, they must play a critical role in defining and informing proposed climate solutions and narratives, so that interventions are relevant and targeted to their needs.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 18pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">At COP28, we expect clear guidance on the operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund including design parameters on eligibility, inclusivity, and scale. This fund is of paramount importance as it</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;"> </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">aims to provide financial assistance to nations most vulnerable and impacted by the effects of climate change.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 18pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">COP28 will also deliver the Global Stocktake report – the first five-yearly evaluation of the world’s progress on the Paris Agreement. We expect clear guidance on next steps, so that we can make the necessary adjustments to strategic approaches to supporting climate action and solutions.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 18pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;"><img alt="Dr Oldman Koboto with Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ibb.co%2F6sqQhY6%2FCOP27-Oldman-SG.jpg&t=1700336046&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c02-98001b01ea00&sig=n3oTDmQHhVvj2_V8JN5n.A--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" title="Dr Oldman Koboto with Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland" width="640" /></span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 18pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none !important;">***</span></p><p style="outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;">Notes to Editors</b></p><p style="outline: none !important;"></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;" type="disc"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal sovereign states. Our combined population is 2.5 billion, of which more than 60 per cent is aged 29 or under.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">The Commonwealth spans the globe and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. Thirty-three of our members are small states, many of which are island nations.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">The Commonwealth Secretariat supports member countries to build democratic and inclusive institutions, strengthen governance and promote justice and human rights. Our work helps to grow economies and boost trade, deliver national resilience, empower young people, and address threats such as climate change, debt and inequality.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">Member countries are supported by a network of more than 80 intergovernmental, civil society, cultural and professional organisations.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><strong style="outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">For more information and regular updates about Commonwealth activities and initiatives, <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=h2Yr0CPstUkkzQ4zCRgpdbP5NxDLAQ_y71JXrPCU5cESdYrnqO9jT8tbZPzDUV61KoFkmcANbdy8Zw0ccm58sfB8z-KrYbTPhiq_47mbr4yPIihQsa8TJ9igQG7h_7WBTBJT8HpqaLKSwnzX4IPsBmFcZT0Yx0sdp3RpV7DjrB3vqU_3lxCvxRXd42iqMvDrWorqcz_5M3Yy_u3v_vCErET_ZJdgU2qumQrkCWbZvy7LR9CURBuPqlE0_k3TPFxFK1fgvsQGVTTYxmqBGZ8w9ZMN_8PbXqcsEyMO-pnAVKGDI-gxEG_W-FNBkHERwIwBx3PhgFwU9MSJ5lqRVZYv7lFM03KPxv0mlnkyvW-k507MIBvqAQLsRhbXywtBaIkbS0zTDWODQN1YoX2OUxGZtUBf79CzYyuH32vAEaLDsTuJlvjn9_b1bwq8jzFcavJvzlo23_6SZFshrRJyWqEcNTE76gJP5nBTtYgX2P5gPj1iY_fBajoqkKOrGPn8H_W9evFQVP2HV3dtVt1UUAlsN-3bBlc97KH41BDLGM26PQpgItQkyt0Sct9CZdAgAodpREhOTIFW8bsLq3Rb1qgjXaNXSCziQGi1m_Nxcx7uMp7Eryc1Ln9kY5rqWSTKBV4_SNXjn2Y0c6fAXGA3f4GxXzWsFUcTZsGr-Oe-DHhKvd1N8yoyRTUUguktcKOraatxyP0Fsi2BGnwECjV99VuRGOrLtZB6N20Ss-9xvDexXHEdFJfCwyffV-qmBVrPOQP0dPwnX9GtDL-cvfAu4QKsRXA1bQ4b86O5q1_lzKEk7wlDLizTFJqVG3PA7lY2cYDAJA2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: blue; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">subscribe to our monthly newsletter. </a></span></strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-73914906981200296322023-11-18T19:33:00.000+00:002023-11-18T19:33:01.666+00:00<p> </p><table align="center" bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; max-width: 600px; outline: none !important;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="center" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><img alt="#" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.elasticemail.com%2Fuserfile%2F69307f65-67da-488d-8436-982d735f9f60%2Fcommonwealth_press_release.jpg&t=1700335906&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c02-98001701ea00&sig=4BVCMKXxdy3gmvbaMEx7.A--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" width="600" /></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="color: #37377d; font-size: 18pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /><br style="outline: none !important;" />Kenya Innovation Week 2023 energized by partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;">16 November 2023</b></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="max-width: 600px; outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Calibri; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="outline: none !important;"></p><div style="outline: none !important;"><p style="outline: none !important;">Kenya Innovation Week 2023 - Commonwealth Edition, which will be held in Nairobi from 27 November to 1 December 2023, will this year include Commonwealth Leaders, government officials, business and academic representatives, as well as a delegation from the Commonwealth Secretariat, led by the Secretary General of the Commonwealth the Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC. They will gather for the inaugural Commonwealth edition of the event, which is this year themed 'Innovating to Unlock Our Common Wealth'.</p><p style="outline: none !important;"><a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=7V2RMK2rhlw547an90ljTZNukYvwJ47R30YSjdIzQnW03xTRJX6lbahA19Zxu0eDxCBTtIHe3QhBK7sOmmk3byXhxlL2omOGrYp5EsJs_fKOfe5lTkB5FjP6F31NywWqfvexOMzI8TXi3SdbBYe0H4qacuhCc8KXMEF_O3BY7PpjGaNgieDGjHp8LHJfHIcW3rmyH6pKG13IONmbQBerK381" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank"><img alt="delegates at Kenya Innovation Week 2022" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdmscdn.vuelio.co.uk%2Fpublicitem%2F6eb34015-27d2-4e77-97ad-8eba6efc78ad%2Fwebversion&t=1700335906&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c02-98001701ea00&sig=xmCMRWSlVpCJksBGjRx9wA--~D" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto; outline: none !important; text-align: center; text-indent: -9999px;" title="delegates at Kenya Innovation Week 2022" width="620" /></a></p></div><div style="outline: none !important;"><h3 style="outline: none !important;">Unlocking Our Common Wealth</h3><p style="outline: none !important;">Kenya Innovation Week 2023 - Commonwealth Edition to be held at the Edge Convention Centre will explore the Commonwealth innovation system's key actors, linkages, potential for growth, challenges, and existing opportunities for innovators. Kenya’s 10-year Innovation Masterplan will also be launched during the week.</p><p style="outline: none !important;"><strong style="outline: none !important;">President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Hon. William Ruto</strong>, welcomed participation in the week's activities, saying it would celebrate Commonwealth ingenuity and growth. He said:</p><blockquote style="outline: none !important;"><p style="outline: none !important;">"The event will not only shed light on the brilliant innovations coming out of Kenya but will also highlight the Commonwealth innovation system's key actors and their linkages, potential for growth, challenges, and existing opportunities for innovators. I am especially delighted to welcome Commonwealth countries to Kenya, to join us as we advance the potential that exists to facilitate our collective achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through innovation."</p></blockquote><p style="outline: none !important;">One of the highlights of the week's activities will be the announcement of the winners of the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=ayIdJ1_raoP5el0W8wZBijw7Ie16jxM9p4CWEycloTm4TKp5eMUDQWg3Uiyrwwh4-lRYuHXlV0XuVUbGM87arbBRs3TbZ4NmyRhAFnibIYTmTIWHXtGXgsFAesgyVgDqQ587AngIPpg0Kz3Pmkny2KYv51hk5MS9p3I9JyVzdM29oEw3hj0kF0EqhMkEglXD1ae-_fhQSIWo_APL186_d835cExHatO6Fr8urAuwB11975CfL6BLRvJflAajcfweEA2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Secretary-General's Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards</a>. Each award winner will receive a trophy, a certificate and prize money of £3,000. Award winners will also receive ongoing support for their work and the opportunity to participate in high-level forums.</p><p style="outline: none !important;"><strong style="outline: none !important;">Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC</strong>, underscored the importance of innovation to the development of the Commonwealth. She said:</p><blockquote style="outline: none !important;"><p style="outline: none !important;">"Investment in innovation will result in a more prosperous, more equitable and more resilient society for all. With the advent of tools that are cheaper, easier to access and scalable, Africa must maintain or accelerate momentum. There is already great progress, tremendous talent and solid innovation evident across the continent. But we can and should do more and the Secretariat will create opportunities for you to do so."</p></blockquote><p style="outline: none !important;">There are also other opportunities to hone and harness the skills of citizens from Commonwealth countries. For example, applications are now open for the prestigious <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=-RHCR5_zZpmsDeWwsCEafMmGyvRanSTvAuhOLaeKD4uukGrs2K9vkmvHfjX1yj7_4q9vFLKvVdMQ8UxfJv5J_WQwkjVPyZpqKOCqFSZYyraXyxUIyIpaJ2VnD0GrUzW4yDCrndu_NA4s_Rcdv7eKdxI-PHRu7USJ5GQnO0yW3FIFseMQ7Ri-FTfL3BNpNQGoLV2qupfu_U50hNLYDxKt_IspqSzNWs1O1qHgXcCmhrW60" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship programme</a>.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">The fellowship will help cybersecurity experts from Commonwealth countries in Africa to exchange knowledge, foster partnerships and influence the policy work of the Commonwealth Secretariat. Applications are open until 10 December 2023.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">The five-day Kenya Innovation Week will include thematic summits, panel discussions, keynote addresses, fireside chats, workshops, and networking events. There will also be exhibitions from different participating organisations, groups and countries throughout the event.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Commonwealth activities include a Ministerial Roundtable Discussion on Science, Technology and Innovation, as well as participation from the Commonwealth Youth Council and the Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Innovation as a platform for development is being interwoven into work being done by all teams within the Commonwealth Secretariat, and beneficial collaborations with partner organisations continue to be actively pursued.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-27620366316397498952023-11-10T21:19:00.002+00:002023-11-10T21:19:51.609+00:00<p> <img height="130" id="yiv1753442921Picture_x0020_7" src="https://apis.mail.yahoo.com/ws/v3/mailboxes/@.id==VjN-QwZcgEjGd2Fip5zFGV6RBocuWbCDqiUhHrCyJTHccJSLZ0Y9HXfKeklwBQPYd7V9g9fmh70b79la3ZyIRqU-jg/messages/@.id==APQTuqNB4c8LZU4AmwszMOi-whY/content/parts/@.id==1.2/thumbnail?appid=YMailNorrin&downloadWhenThumbnailFails=true&pid=1.2" style="color: #1d2228; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; min-height: 1.3541in; outline: none !important; text-align: center; text-indent: -9999px; width: 1.2708in;" width="122" yahoo_partid="1.2" /></p><div class="img-preview-wrapper" style="outline: none !important;"><img alt="A picture containing drawing
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font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: right;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Montserrat; outline: none !important;"> </span></b></p><p align="center" class="yiv1753442921MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: center;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; outline: none !important;">SAUDI TOURISM AUTHORITY SIGNS AGREEMENT TO BECOME ‘GLOBAL TRAVEL PARTNER’ AT WTM LONDON</span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></i></p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; outline: none !important;"><span style="outline: none !important;">·<span style="font-family: New; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; outline: none !important;"> </span></span></span><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) signed an agreement to collaborate with RX Global, the organizer of WTM, on a two-year partnership for the World Travel Market (WTM) Portfolio.</span></i></p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: center; 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font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; outline: none !important;"> </span></span></span><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">It is the third consecutive year STA has been a key WTM partner, with STA featuring as the ‘Premier Partner’ at World Travel Market London 2021 & 2022.</span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">London, UK, </span></b><b style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">10<sup style="outline: none !important;">th</sup> <span style="color: #222a35; outline: none !important;">November 2023:</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> With </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Saudi Arabia being the world’s fastest growing new year-round tourism destination, STA has </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">announced it will enter into a major new partnership with RX Global - following a formal signing after WTM London - which will see STA become </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">the first-ever ‘Global Travel Partner’ of the World Travel Market (WTM) tradeshow events.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The two-year partnership, <a name="_Hlk150006724" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="outline: none !important;">which is scheduled to run from November 2023 – September 2025 and </a>is designed to cover the global remit of the WTM brand (including WTM London, WTM Africa, WTM Latin America and Arabian Travel Market), was announced on 8<sup style="outline: none !important;">th</sup> November 2023, at the closing day of World Travel Market London.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The agreement to partner was reached on the Saudi stand between the STA and RX Global on the final day at this year’s WTM, where the STA has led the largest-ever Saudi tourism delegation, with over 75 stakeholders in attendance – a 48% increase from last year.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The STA stand this year brings to life the diverse and dynamic offering of what visitors can experience in the authentic home of Arabia, and the scale of progress of the most ambitious transformation in the world.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The STA level of attendance and participation truly demonstrates the significance of WTM 2023 in charting the future of the global tourism sector’s growth. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /><b style="outline: none !important;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fhamidaddin/?originalSubdomain=sa" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Fahd Hamidaddin</a>, CEO and Member of the Board at Saudi Tourism Authority </b>said:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">“Saudi is the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination, outperforming every expectation and setting the pace globally. Thanks to Saudi’s tourism leadership, each year our presence at WTM London continues to grow, and we are welcoming more visitors than ever, well on track to reach our targets for 2030.</span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">“This partnership will highlight Saudi’s progress at WTM London and inspire more visits to Saudi through a series of engaging promotional activities at WTM events. Trade shows form a key part of our strategy of engaging with international trade partners – making the WTM sponsorship a perfect partnership for growth.</span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">“I look forward to meeting old friends and new partners from around the world across all the WTM shows in 2023, 2024 and beyond.”</span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasylzhygalo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Vasyl Zhygalo</a>, WTM Portfolio Director</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> said:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><i style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">“We’re pleased to welcome Saudi as the first ever WTM Global Travel Partner, building on the successes of the partnership with WTM London in 2021 and 2022. Saudi has ambitious targets to grow its tourism sector and our shows offer an unparalleled opportunity for Saudi to share its diverse range of tourism offerings and investment opportunities with key trade buyers and media from around the world.”</span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The collaboration is scheduled to include new promotional activities to inspire visits to Saudi Arabia. The STA CEO, Fahd Hamidaddin delivered a keynote speech at WTM London as well as opening remarks on the main Elevate stage. There was also an interactive and immersive stand, a specially-curated ‘Experience Saudi’ marketing campaign, digital screens in the WTM London Boulevard and a sand/sea scape on the boulevard floor that really brought Saudi Arabia’s brand to life.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Trade show attendance has been a key part of STA’s strategy since it opened its doors to international visitors in 2019. At WTM trade shows over the past few years, STA has secured a record number of deals and agreements with key international trade partners, and demonstrated STA’s commitment towards the success of the global tourism ecosystem.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /><span style="color: #222a35; outline: none !important;">Find out more about the STA’s latest news and what’s on at WTM </span>London 2023:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span class="yiv1753442921MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Symbol; outline: none !important; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="outline: none !important;">·<span style="font-family: New; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; outline: none !important;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="outline: none !important;"><a href="https://www.sta.gov.sa/en/news" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Saudi Tourism Authority</span></a></span><span class="yiv1753442921MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="color: windowtext; outline: none !important;"></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span class="yiv1753442921MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Symbol; outline: none !important; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="outline: none !important;">·<span style="font-family: New; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; outline: none !important;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="outline: none !important;"><a href="https://www.wtm.com/london/en-gb/whats-on/conference-programme.html#/sessions" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">WTM London Conference Program</span></a></span><span class="yiv1753442921MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span class="yiv1753442921MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none !important;" type="disc"><li class="yiv1753442921MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">ENDS</span><span style="outline: none !important;"></span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">About Saudi Tourism Authority</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222a35; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"></span></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoBodyText" style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: GOTHAM-LIGHT; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), launched in June 2020, is responsible for marketing Saudi Arabia’s tourism destinations worldwide and developing the destination’s offering through programs, packages and business support. Its mandate includes developing the country’s unique assets and destinations, hosting and participating in industry events, and promoting Saudi Arabia’s destination brand locally and overseas. STA operates 16 representative offices around the world, serving 38 countries.</span></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoBodyText" style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: GOTHAM-LIGHT; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></b></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoBodyText" style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: GOTHAM-LIGHT; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">About RX (Reed Exhibitions)</span></b></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoBodyText" style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: GOTHAM-LIGHT; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face to face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at approximately 400 events in 22 countries across 42 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. <a href="http://www.rxglobal.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">www.rxglobal.com</a></span></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoBodyText" style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: GOTHAM-LIGHT; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></b></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoBodyText" style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: GOTHAM-LIGHT; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">About RELX</span></b></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoBodyText" style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: GOTHAM-LIGHT; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none !important; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 35,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"></span></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="color: black; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p class="yiv1753442921MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="color: black; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;">*Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at <a href="http://www.relx.com/investors" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">http://www.relx.com/investors</a></span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-82255026416786438452023-09-25T21:04:00.001+01:002023-09-25T21:04:05.818+01:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKnVlYtChZlCxlnHQ9FsvaK0KxLNpZuqTrNB62r5h6WeitGnwKl_0Z7XP4Ux-Iod_fsCwoxEqMCJZZG2dVGrp-vpuKw_6vU72fOzsgwIjNr12i1BzGGVcCMnWtI5RnaZXNHucVwVAzDiyjdHVYtN-l9t1fBytp0pbZxipetAxqGd_evc19Wx7gBZP2ojJV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="1016" height="61" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKnVlYtChZlCxlnHQ9FsvaK0KxLNpZuqTrNB62r5h6WeitGnwKl_0Z7XP4Ux-Iod_fsCwoxEqMCJZZG2dVGrp-vpuKw_6vU72fOzsgwIjNr12i1BzGGVcCMnWtI5RnaZXNHucVwVAzDiyjdHVYtN-l9t1fBytp0pbZxipetAxqGd_evc19Wx7gBZP2ojJV" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="center" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /><img alt="#" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.elasticemail.com%2Fuserfile%2F69307f65-67da-488d-8436-982d735f9f60%2Fcommonwealth_press_release.jpg&t=1695672028&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c32-ce0004012900&sig=sPkaOFM3oxCMc.tEKLeP7g--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" width="600" /></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="color: #37377d; font-size: 18pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /><br style="outline: none !important;" />Commonwealth environment and climate ministers meet for first time to chart a course towards stronger climate action</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;">22 September 2023</b></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="max-width: 600px; outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Calibri; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="outline: none !important;"></p><p style="outline: none !important;"><a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=7V2RMK2rhlw547an90ljTZNukYvwJ47R30YSjdIzQnX0rgwoA7xeDFsnlhQX3LzzEQu5hij7YOhqtG7EgV7SuzqvseQPxyrp_mDiIq_Jjdco5PJNv9NG2Z4WXeZ6O8pG9wo909VvRhntXm6EU_E0JB-hGs7XrHEfl1RR10UT77yN7afE4JHjAE1yNWeD46VB74PWS3QXkr2uZDB7TdnhYT01" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank"><img alt="53205746704_684e7f11ba_o" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdmscdn.vuelio.co.uk%2Fpublicitem%2F262a0d43-6754-47ae-8d70-ed7c4e63a3ed%2Fwebversion&t=1695672028&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c32-ce0004012900&sig=UyvdhI1ku80EGZ9_CNsNCA--~D" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto; outline: none !important; text-align: center; text-indent: -9999px;" title="53205746704_684e7f11ba_o" width="620" /></a></p><p style="outline: none !important;">On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, yesterday the Commonwealth marked a historic moment as the inaugural <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=7P8ocs1AyWKnbya0vkswjFeP-0VJR1OTEkDft3bgaGYa6IU5TinwaGF5L0T9YoJudZ2p6UkYF5RHno3eyzgKYLz4D-XjBFLcfCwBLUimNgNSFQCgY9ADYIxVr4s2SLY1ccXFbzsxlSfK9XxDq_ppXywdoJHlQwdAJ-iKxZiiuziRnxieaBu1UEuZFuLciz9oEQPaQjHX_Gwq7JkYAruQilBafefkb_0J_3-AzT47wZAQ0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Environment and Climate Ministers Meeting</a> (CECMM) convened, uniting ministers, distinguished speakers, and representatives from Commonwealth member states, partner organisations, and stakeholders.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Chaired by the United Kingdom’s <strong style="outline: none !important;">The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs</strong>, the meeting addressed pressing global environmental and climate challenges.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">A primary objective of CECMM 2023 was to outline key priorities to take forward to the forthcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP28 and offer ministers the opportunity to share country experiences and explore ways to strengthen collaboration to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification, ocean degradation and the energy transition.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Climate finance was high on the agenda as it remains a critical issue, particularly for Commonwealth small states, least developed countries, and other vulnerable nations. Ministers stressed the importance of mobilising all sources of climate finance and the need to reform multilateral finance institutions.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">In her opening remarks, <strong style="outline: none !important;">Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC</strong> said:</p><blockquote style="outline: none !important;"><p style="outline: none !important;">"The Commonwealth Environment and Climate Ministers Meeting represents a significant milestone in our collective journey to combat climate change and protect our environment. The Commonwealth's commitment to unity, collaboration, and action has never been more critical. Together, we must work better, faster, smarter, and address the pressing environmental challenges of our time."</p><p style="outline: none !important;">"The Commonwealth has been pushing for greater climate action since 1989 when Commonwealth leaders committed to protecting the environment in the Langkawi Declaration. I call upon all of us present here today to continue in the spirit of Langkawi and commit to working together to support and implement the financing necessary to significantly scale up meaningful nature-based interventions as part of our collective action against climate change."</p></blockquote><p style="outline: none !important;">Ministers heard from the Commonwealth Secretariat on progress with key Commonwealth initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, land protection and restoration, the energy transition, and ocean action. These initiatives include the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=B8ywtqnwLk1HfLTcCdw2TbCoNnG6H0Cpt5E9sjunukG50SmGBigfDNsO8iRLxMWs5wbbUCgl4KlcbCz_tN-rFPaeVnDRWGUyBN0Mer929Rv0_axpMVjSVjx10N_thaekKiXk4Zg-g5qORTbm0ZPg4zgoWSI2V8-5A-uQJIrFzh5rY6YLhp0mmcKuDiMI-Ujk1A2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Living Lands Charter</a>, the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=ojuWPTZW72oPtknPFUw9obzmvw1mT53LrzRA_VbYxoOuIhFVsFPu8yhZL4lsGlt9HOaUPq8H6wswwVXc9C9ViXPNTGXWmbHeCFceNUKDmGvaTuTsDqz8QXldd6zMunWRxQVbc20Gcj0v30ZWdK4TEK01" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Blue Charter</a>, the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=TDriYepZBKqtkFAiUWRTASan3lF3BVzBk3H52GcPPb1w6DYktBEzUrEF3l_H1esurS4tUibL87qBTavIgXuYHpkQydhVtzTEh-W_3RCgPLA4777Zo-xkGbaowOQd3CtEkVfl0uf9f4u3yGvJw0VEVgWak1bIfgHaJA2-YGw0JpcdF1FDhnlYLc37W7oCUbnDr2tboA9I8e9J6hdSZq191Hw1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition Agenda</a> and the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=wtBUrSWMrYzCbDpIzaUk3P9YB90kfbNvZCkje2q1txuXPeNUfRvGC8BZhiWbw8dcjejeIDjGOCU0UF48q-tSKjrpXX1wQd6S9RVwqEddNMdEHk8CE9tBAtpM4YmLGHBT0D7grDPTI96LHwCQKuD96AwwRcKK-jrbhA7Z5QJwKBIrpk2UsmTao3EEharQZhRT4QhL4syg_FQnYfbDmddyd701" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub</a>.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">The meeting also deepened ministers' understanding of collaboration opportunities with other Commonwealth countries, including partnerships with the three Rio Conventions and the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Speaking at the meeting, <strong style="outline: none !important;">The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP</strong> said:</p><blockquote style="outline: none !important;"><p style="outline: none !important;">"I want to emphasise the importance of the Commonwealth in championing the global ambition we need to achieve the peaceful, prosperous, hopeful future we all want to see for generations to come."</p></blockquote><p style="outline: none !important;">During the meeting, Ministers emphasised the importance of the transition to sustainable energy in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Coastal Commonwealth member countries shared how they are incorporating specific ocean actions into their Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans. Deliberations further addressed the recent adoption of the High Seas Biodiversity (BBNJ) Treaty, highlighting its significance for ocean governance. At CHOGM2022 Commonwealth leaders expressed strong support for ocean action, leading to a proposal for a Commonwealth Ocean Ministerial Meeting, expected in the first half of 2024.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Ministers emphasised the need for systems transformations and to fast-track the implementation of the Paris Agreement, considering the urgent threat of climate change, especially to small and other vulnerable countries. They highlighted the importance of mobilising climate finance through the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub and called for the operationalisation of an inclusive Loss and Damage Fund that is both gender and youth-responsive.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Ministers noted the role of ecosystem-based approaches, ocean action, land restoration and food systems transformations in climate resilience and sustainable development. In this context, ministers have recognised the completion of the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter implementation plan, which aims to harmonise the efforts in implementing actions across the three UN Rio Conventions, addressing both climate change and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They also emphasised the need to include young people and women in climate decision-making processes.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">Concluding the meeting, ministers encouraged the Commonwealth Secretariat to continue its engagement in various forums, such as the upcoming COP 28 and to present a consolidated Commonwealth Action Plan for enhanced climate action by the next CHOGM, which is to be held in Samoa in October 2024.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">The Commonwealth covers 56 diverse member countries from five geographical regions, including 33 small states, 25 of which are small island developing states.</p><p style="outline: none !important;">To find out more about the Commonwealth’s work driving forward climate action visit: <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=cnNo1UINH-xZ6aEb7Im4xqTsVQvEJ2Z9Og8Qk23Xw2jXuCeulqoMOiVPALd5FJGGfb_hlyDUwBj1mGUUiNZpnDeQbBPALJ-qylK_YEYOv7jsH6PfPm3XEZGNUzUIE1z8b0KJy5qXIkpFLMfoVkfnDnsJmcyuS50U4IVgYV2oxTdXeXV67a3VAfMcPa7iB7HMfw2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none !important;" target="_blank">https://thecommonwealth.org/our-work/environment-and-climate-change</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-31742860508032110672023-08-27T20:19:00.002+01:002023-08-27T20:19:18.172+01:00<p> </p><table align="center" bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; max-width: 600px; outline: none !important;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="center" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><img alt="#" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.elasticemail.com%2Fuserfile%2F69307f65-67da-488d-8436-982d735f9f60%2Fcommonwealth_press_release.jpg&t=1693163878&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c22-65002e01b300&sig=AVjDKcVAKHiZWqCuJPo2UQ--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" width="600" /></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="color: #37377d; font-size: 18pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /><br style="outline: none !important;" />‘This is our time’: Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers meeting opens with calls for stronger action on gender equality</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;">22 August 2023</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important;"><b style="outline: none !important;">For immediate release</b></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="max-width: 600px; outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td style="outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="outline: none !important; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none !important;"><tr style="outline: none !important;"><td align="left" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Calibri; font-size: 12pt; outline: none !important; word-break: normal;"><p style="outline: none !important;"></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"><img height="305" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdmscdn.vuelio.co.uk%2Fpublicitem%2Fb2b8b3a4-407b-413a-a7c6-8b0a51cf4fa7&t=1693163878&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c22-65002e01b300&sig=dFawp7YJRXHuGWYDBM5kBw--~D" style="outline: none !important; text-indent: -9999px;" width="551" /></span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting opened yesterday in The Bahamas with a call for stronger action on gender equality priorities in the face of intensifying global environmental and economic challenges.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Against the backdrop of a recent United Nations report projecting that achieving gender equality, at the current pace, may take 300 years, the meeting offers women’s affairs ministers a critical platform to take stock of the current status of gender equality and work together on strategies to accelerate progress on shared priorities.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The meeting was opened by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, and the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Hon Philip Davis KC, on 21 August 2023. It was attended by more than 80 ministers and senior officials from across the Commonwealth’s six regions.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">“It’s time to demolish the walls of the old boys club,” said Prime Minister Philip Davis in his keynote address. “Only when opportunities are opened up more widely, will we truly be making the most of the talent and ingenuity of all of humanity.”</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">He described the Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers meeting as “an ideal platform”, adding that: “The discussions and resolutions that emerge will pave the path for the agenda for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Your work can be the catalyst for much-needed momentum toward a better, more just world for everyone.”</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">In her opening remarks, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland – the first woman to hold the post – told officials that she has mainstreamed gender across all areas of her organisation’s work to help member countries achieve their development goals more equitably.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">She added: “As we meet today, our world faces serious challenges: the long shadow of COVID-19; crippling debt, rising inflation and high interest rates … and the increasingly harsh impacts of climate change. In each of them, the impact on women and girls is disproportionate. But together, we are more than equal to the challenges we face.”</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">“This is our time,” said the Secretary-General. “Let us resolve that the chapter we will write together here in The Bahamas will lead us to a safer, more sustainable, more equal and more prosperous future for all.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" />She continued: “If, in The Bahamas, we, the Commonwealth, came together and were able to free Nelson Mandela. Isn’t it time now we free the women of the world? As Nelson Mandela once said: ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done’. So, let’s do it.”</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Secretary-General Scotland stressed that accelerated action on gender equality is at the heart of the success of the Commonwealth in the face of the ongoing challenges and pledged her continued support to the ministers.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The decisions from the three-day meeting will feed into an action plan, designed to end gender inequality in several Commonwealth priority areas.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">These priority areas range from women’s inclusion in climate solutions, ending gender-based violence to increased support for women with disabilities and better representation in leadership.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">The outcomes from the meeting will be considered by leaders at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Hosted by the Government of The Bahamas, the meeting is being chaired by the country’s Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon Obediah Wilchcombe.</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">He said: “This is our time. Our people expect – and will want from us – exceptional leadership. Leadership that can make change happen… We have done it here in The Bahamas before. It was 1985 when the Commonwealth met in The Bahamas and made great strides and a big step toward the release of Nelson Mandela.”</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">Minister Wilchcombe continued: “And six years later, he walked a free man, free of the chains and the shackles. It is now our time to unchain and remove the shackles from the women. We have the opportunity [and] the strengths of the Commonwealth to collectively make this change happen.”</span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; outline: none !important;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; outline: none !important;">This is the 13th triennial meeting of Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers, which is being held in the capital city of Nassau, from 21 to 23 August 2023</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-32562624271252876782023-08-22T17:46:00.000+01:002023-08-22T17:46:03.851+01:00<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "YahooSans VF", YahooSans, "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap;">ck</span></p><div aria-label="Keyboard navigation group. 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line-height: normal; outline: none !important; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 2px 0px 0px; position: relative; word-break: break-word;"><div class="jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5" style="outline: none !important; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 16px;"><div style="outline: none !important;"><div id="yiv7117502920" style="outline: none !important;"><div dir="ltr" style="outline: none !important;"><div dir="ltr" style="outline: none !important;"><div style="outline: none !important;">BUILDING LEGACY: PRESIDENT SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN - REDEFINING LEADERSHIP FOR GROWTH AND UNITY IN TANZANIA.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">----‐----‐---------------------------------------------</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Tuesday, 22nd August 2023.</div><div style="outline: none !important;">Christopher Makwaia.</div><div style="outline: none !important;">Tel: +255 789 242 396.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">1. Introduction.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">In the heart of Tanzania's remarkable history, a name shines brightly, a name that echoes not just power and leadership, but also warmth, wisdom, and hope. As we embark on this journey through the pages of an exceptional life, we find ourselves in the presence of a leader who is both a symbol of progress and a beacon of unity. Welcome to the extraordinary narrative of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, a name that we hold close to our hearts. In this article, we will delve into the life of a visionary leader who defied expectations, shattered ceilings, and carved her own path to becoming a figurehead of change and inspiration. Her story isn't just about politics or power; it's about resilience, dedication, and a commitment to a better future. As we uncover the chapters of her life, I invite you to witness the rise of a visionary who took the helm when the nation needed it the most, a leader who emerged not just as a President but as a source of pride for Tanzania and the world beyond.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">2. Early Life and Upbringing.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's remarkable journey began on January 27, 1960, in the tranquil village of Kizimkazi, nestled within the Makunduchi region of Unguja South. Her story unfolded against a serene coastal backdrop that not only shaped her surroundings but also played a pivotal role in molding the values that now underpin her leadership, defining not just her journey but also the destiny of a nation. Amidst this peaceful setting, she grew up in a sprawling family, nurtured by Mzee Suluhu Hassan, a dedicated schoolteacher. Rooted in principles of familial unity and community cohesion, this upbringing significantly contributed to shaping President Hassan's empathetic and all-inclusive approach to leadership. Family remained a cornerstone in shaping President Hassan's core values. Raised in an environment where her father, a committed educator, imparted the value of education, and her mother's unwavering dedication to homemaking exemplified resilience and commitment. These early familial and educational experiences, deeply rooted in the diversity and richness of her cultural heritage, sowed the seeds of leadership that have since blossomed on both the national and international stages.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Her educational path was a testament to her resilience, as she navigated through Chwaka Primary School, Ziwani Primary School, and Mahonda Primary School. These early steps laid the foundation for her pursuit of knowledge, fostering an intellectual curiosity that would guide her future endeavors. While her academic journey wasn't without its challenges, her candid acknowledgment of her O-level exam struggles reflects the honesty and humility that have become hallmarks of her character. Beyond the classroom, her experiences as a Registry Clerk at the Ministry of Planning and Development marked the beginning of her professional journey and ignited her passion for public service.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">In 1978, President Hassan's journey took a new turn as she joined hands in marriage with Hafidh Ameir. This partnership not only enriched her personal life but also added layers of experience and understanding that would contribute to her growth as a leader. Their shared values of community, dedication, and mutual support became the cornerstone of their journey together. The union blessed them with the joy of four children i.e. three boys and one girl, a source of boundless pride and a testament to the strength of their familial bond. Their first child is Ameir, followed by their second child, daughter Wanu. Their third child is Abdulhakim, and their last born is Ahmed. As President Hassan embraced the roles of wife and mother alongside her evolving leadership aspirations, her family stood as a pillar of unwavering encouragement, standing by her as she stepped onto the path of Tanzanian politics and international diplomacy.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">3. Education and Academic Pursuits.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's journey towards leadership was characterized by an unyielding commitment to education and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. This path was carefully charted through various educational institutions, each brick laid contributing to the foundation of the visionary leader she has become.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's unwavering commitment to education propelled her on a remarkable journey of academic pursuits. Her educational foundation was established in the tranquil surroundings of Chwaka Primary School in Unguja from 1966 to 1968, followed by Ziwani Primary School in Pemba from 1970 to 1971, and then Mahonda Primary School in Unguja in 1972. Continuing her education, she pursued O-level studies at Ng’ambo Secondary School in Unguja from 1973 to 1975. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to Lumumba Secondary School in Unguja, where she earned her O-level education and obtained a CSEE Certificate in 1976.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">She joined The Zanzibar Institute of Financial Administration (ZIFA) to further her studies, obtaining a Certificate of Statistics. Her dedication to academic excellence then led her to pursue an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration at the Institute of Development Management (IDM) in Mzumbe, Morogoro from 1983 to 1986.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Additionally, In 1987, she received training at the National Institute of Public Administration in Lahore, Pakistan. In 1991, she attended the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). Also, she undertook a Management Course at the Institute of Management for Leaders in Hyderabad, India. Furthermore, from 1992 to 1994, she pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics at the University of Manchester in London. Her academic journey reached its zenith with a Master's Degree in Community Economic Development, achieved through a joint program between the Open University of Tanzania and Southern New Hampshire University, USA. Through her diverse educational journey, President Hassan not only gained insights but also exhibited a strong commitment to continuous learning. Her unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience positioned her as a leader of exceptional caliber. Notably, on November 30, 2022, The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) honored her with an honorary doctorate degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) honoris causa for her exceptional contributions to education and human rights.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">4. From Modest Beginnings to Leadership.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's remarkable journey is an awe-inspiring testament to the sheer force of determination and unwavering dedication. Her odyssey commenced in 1977 as she took her first step into the civil service as a humble Clerk, a role that would lay the cornerstone for her meteoric rise to become not only the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania but also the esteemed Chairperson of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. Navigating the intricacies of her career path, she emerged as a beacon of progress, single-handedly dismantling barriers and embodying an unmatched resolve. This fiery determination, kindled in the face of modest beginnings, was the spark that ignited her path, destined to unfold across the passing years, as exemplified by her promotion to the role of Human Resources Planning Officer by 1987, where her administrative prowess and untapped potential took center stage.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan embarked on a remarkable political journey, introducing a new dimension to her trajectory that showcased her unwavering determination and visionary outlook. She initially entered politics as a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) on June 10, 1987, marking her active engagement in shaping Tanzania's political landscape. Stirred by the encouragement of Anna Mkapa in 1997, the former First Lady and Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities For All Trust Fund (EOTF), she officially stepped into electoral politics in 2000, a pivotal year that signaled her emergence onto the political stage. In 2000 and 2005, President Hassan was elected as a Special seat member in the Zanzibar House of Representatives.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">In a bold move in 2010, President Hassan contested a parliamentary seat in the National Assembly, carrying the CCM banner as she ventured into a new phase of her political journey. Representing the Makunduchi constituency in Unguja South, this audacious pursuit marked a watershed moment, reshaping her political trajectory and underscoring her indomitable spirit. Her resolute vision resonated with the electorate, leading to an emblematic victory where she secured an impressive 80% of the votes. This triumph not only reflected her appeal to the people but also solidified her standing as a leader with a strong mandate. President Hassan's entrance into electoral politics not only changed the course of her journey but also set the stage for her subsequent transformative leadership on the national stage.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">But her journey was far from limited to political exploits. Her tenure as Minister of Labor, Youth, Employment, Women, and Children Development within the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (2000-2005) was nothing short of transformative. Her tireless endeavors aimed at expanding opportunities across communities, echoing her commitment to fostering equitable growth. A subsequent role as Minister of Tourism, Trade, and Investment (2005-2010) demonstrated her dedication to elevating the economic landscape through strategic tourism and trade initiatives. Later, her tenure as Minister in the Office of the Vice President, responsible for Union Affairs (2010-2015), revealed her adeptness in navigating the complexities of union matters, effectively driving collaborative progress.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">In 2014, President Hassan secured the esteemed position of vice-chairperson in the Constituent Assembly, entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of formulating the nation's new constitution. This marked a crucial milestone in her journey, reflecting her dedication to shaping the course of our country's future. The subsequent year, 2015, witnessed her ascent to a higher echelon as she assumed the role of Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania. This transition was not only significant for her personal trajectory but also a historic stride for the nation, as she became the first female Vice President.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Yet, the zenith of her journey arrived on March 19, 2021, when she was inaugurated as the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania. This watershed moment, catalyzed by the untimely passing of President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli on March 17, 2021, signified the dawn of a new era. Her elevation to the highest office marked the culmination of an inspiring narrative, one that traversed from a determined clerk to an influential global leader. President Hassan's story continues to kindle aspirations of hope, resonate with the tenacity of resilience, and shine as a beacon of unwavering commitment to the progress of Tanzania and its people. She is not only the first female President of the country but also a symbol of empowerment and transformation for future generations of Tanzanians.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">5. President Hassan's Varied Engagements and Contributions.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Hassan's diverse expertise extends beyond her governmental roles, encompassing valuable insights gained from her involvement with a range of organizations and committees. She assumed a role on the UN Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment in 2016, representing Eastern and Southern Africa until 2017. There, she prioritized 27 issues pivotal for advancing gender equality and women's economic empowerment, fostering platforms that link female entrepreneurs to markets and funding. President Hassan's proactive approach also manifested through initiating the "Jiongeze Tuwavushe Salama" campaign alongside the Ministry of Health, intensifying efforts to enhance accountability in reducing maternal and infant mortality. Beyond her significant governmental contributions, her multifaceted engagement, including her tenure at the World Food Programme from 1988 to 1997, comprises being a founding member of the Zanzibar Women's Development Organization (1991-1994), steering the Association of Non-Governmental Organizations of Zanzibar (ANGOZA) as its Executive Secretary (1995-2000), active participation in the Zanzibar Education Policy Formation Committee (1996), serving as a Patron for the Zanzibar Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (1997-2000), and further involvement in diverse roles, including membership in the Zanzibar Lions Club (1991-1998) and contributions to the Equal Opportunities Trust Fund Board (1996-2000) and the Parole Committee in Zanzibar (2001-2010).</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">6. Political Engagement.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's political journey commenced on June 10, 1987, as she embraced membership within the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), marking the beginning of her active involvement in Tanzanian politics. Over the years, she demonstrated her unwavering commitment to the party's ideals and objectives. In 2002, her dedication was recognized as she was elected as a member of the National Executive Committee of the CCM, a significant position that reflected her growing influence within the party.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Additionally, her appointment to the Central Committee of the CCM solidified her role in shaping the party's policies and decisions. President Hassan further solidified her commitment by serving as a delegate to the CCM National General Congress and the CCM Southern Region Congress. Her engagement extended to her membership in the Political Committee of the Southern Region and District of Unguja, further exemplifying her dedicated involvement in various levels of party activities. These pivotal appointments have enduringly shaped her trajectory in Tanzanian politics, highlighting her profound dedication and meaningful contributions to the party's evolution.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">In 1996, President Samia Suluhu Hassan became a member of the Tanzanian Women's Association (UWT), also known as "Umoja Wa Wanawake Tanzania" in Kiswahili and serving as Chama Cha Mapinduzi’s (CCM) Women Wing. Her commitment to UWT marked the beginning of a journey dedicated to women's empowerment, firmly rooted in grassroots connections. Beyond party affiliations, she significantly contributed to policy formulation, actively shaping Chama Cha Mapinduzi's election manifestos over multiple terms. This highlights her unwavering determination to align the party's objectives with Tanzanian aspirations, effectively bridging governance and people's needs. Her role in shaping the party's vision is underscored by contributions to election manifestos spanning from 2005 to 2025, demonstrating her visionary outlook and unwavering dedication to addressing evolving societal needs. Her active participation in policy-making showcases her acute awareness of policies that resonate with people and drive progress. This pivotal role solidifies her reputation as a visionary leader committed to elevating Tanzania's future.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">During Chama Cha Mapinduzi's (CCM) 10th National Congress on December 2022, a historic moment unfolded. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was elected as the party's Chairperson, showcasing the trust in her leadership. President Hassan emphasized transparency, independence, and adherence to the party's constitution during the intra-party election, lauding CCM's political maturity. The event saw 99.6% of the National Executive Committee (NEC) members in attendance, highlighting CCM's unity. Now Chairperson, President Hassan aims for inclusive, transparent, and progressive leadership, steering the party towards continued unity and growth that shapes Tanzania's political landscape.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">7. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's Vision: Embracing Unity, Resilience, Reforms, and Rebuilding in Shaping Tanzania's Future.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's poignant letter to Tanzanians on the 30th anniversary of multi-party democracy, dated July 1st, 2022, intricately weaves her visionary leadership with the nation's trajectory. Amidst trials and successes, she champions unity as a linchpin, uniting diverse perspectives in Tanzania's cultural tapestry. Her call for resilience reflects a leader attuned to global complexities, harnessing challenges for growth along the nation's trajectory. Embracing transformation, her plea for reforms aligns with Tanzania's evolution, ensuring inclusivity across boundaries. The call to rebuild encompasses economic vitality, steering infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture to shape a prosperous national trajectory. President Hassan's letter conveys a symphony of unity, resilience, reforms, and rebuilding, intertwining her leadership with Tanzania's journey of progress.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">7.1. Acknowledgment of Challenges and Unity.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Hassan acknowledges that the journey through multi-party democracy has been marked by both trials and triumphs. She recognizes the difficulties faced during the early 1990s, including global challenges like the dissolution of the Soviet Union and conflicts across Africa. Despite these adversities, Tanzanians remained united, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the nation's progress. Her reference to the wisdom of former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi highlights the significance of leadership that prioritizes national interests over sheer numbers, setting an important precedent for present and future politicians.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">7.2. Embracing Multi-Party Democracy and 4Rs Strategy.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Emphasizing the evolution from a single-party dominion to a multi-party landscape stands as a testament to Tanzania's embrace of diversity in political voices. President Hassan eloquently lauds the stalwart leaders, impassioned activists, and astute intellectuals who illuminated the path towards multiparty politics, leading to the registration of numerous political parties. Her astute observation that the challenges of the present mirror those of the past reverberates as a clarion call, summoning the spirit of unity that accompanied Tanzania's initial foray into multi-party democracy.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visionary leadership shines through her strategic embrace of the 4Rs strategy, encompassing Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms, and Rebuilding, which serves as a guiding light steering Tanzania's trajectory. Amid challenges, she champions resilience, drawing wisdom from Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, underscoring unity and solidarity as tools against obstacles. Her commitment to reforms manifests in transformative changes across political, economic, and electoral realms, aimed at fostering sustainable growth and equitable economic opportunities. However, it's within the 4Rs that President Hassan's strategic vision finds its most resonant expression, casting a forward-moving trajectory. The call for reconciliation, transcending divisions, underscores her drive to weave unity. Anchored by this unity, the symphony of resilience crescendos, a symphony she believes will shield Tanzania against adversities. This symphonic resonance paves the way for an opus of reforms, involving comprehensive shifts encompassing politics, economy, and electoral systems. Envisioning these reforms as the blueprint for sustainable growth and equal opportunities, President Hassan threads together the aspirations of every Tanzanian into a harmonious mosaic.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">7.3. Vision of Rebuilding and Honoring Legacy.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">As the letter culminates, President Hassan unveils the finale, a vision of rebuilding. She envisions economic growth not merely as statistics but as the heartbeat of Tanzanian livelihoods. This economic crescendo resonates with her predecessors' legacies, Benjamin Mkapa, Jakaya Kikwete, and John Magufuli, who etched economic growth into the nation's anthem. The ambitious infrastructure, energy, and mining projects reflect a nation rebuilding its foundations. Efforts to revitalize the tourism sector, infuse life into agriculture, and ensure a robust economic pulse all become part of this symphony of revival.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">In the tapestry of President Hassan's letter, the threads of unity, resilience, reforms, and rebuilding are carefully woven, stitching a narrative that celebrates the journey of the past while laying the groundwork for Tanzania's soaring future. The melody she conducts is a call to action for all Tanzanians to embrace this symphony, ensuring that the spirit of multi-party democracy flourishes harmoniously for generations to come.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8. President Hassan's Leadership and Accomplishments.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visionary leadership extends to the core principles of good governance, rule of law, democracy, and our shared Tanzanian values. Her presidency has witnessed a remarkable commitment to these aspects, reflecting in her dedication to reconciliation, reform, and national development (rebuilding). Despite inheriting complex challenges, she swiftly initiated positive changes that fostered an environment of unity, growth, and progress. The restoration of civic and political freedoms through the lifting of bans on political rallies, engagement with opposition leaders, and encouragement of foreign investments has created an atmosphere of inclusivity and open dialogue. President Hassan's emphasis on education, exemplified by ending the ban on pregnant schoolgirls, underscores her dedication to empowering the younger generation. Furthermore, her efforts to reform the Political Parties Act highlight her unwavering commitment to equality and inclusiveness, positioning Tanzania on a path of advancement under her astute leadership.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.1. Promoting an Enabling Investment Climate for Economic Growth.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visionary leadership has ushered in a new era of economic prosperity through her steadfast commitment to enhancing Tanzania's investment climate. The implementation of critical reforms, such as the new Tanzania Investment Act, has significantly streamlined business operations, reducing the time required to obtain an investment license from 14 to 7 working days. These reforms have not only attracted increased local investment but have also bolstered foreign investor confidence. The remarkable rise in registered investment projects, from 203 projects worth $1.1 billion in 2020 to 256 projects worth $3.8 billion in 2021, demonstrates the tangible impact of her policies. Moreover, by reducing the capital investment threshold for local investors and granting access to international arbitration, President Hassan has created an environment conducive to both local entrepreneurship and foreign investment. These strategic measures have not only widened the tax base but also facilitated the transfer of technology and skills, positioning Tanzania as an ideal destination for strategic investments that contribute to sustainable economic growth and development.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.2. Fueling Prosperity.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visionary leadership has propelled Tanzania's economic growth through strategic collaboration with the private sector. With a focus on the private sector as the engine of growth, her policies have yielded remarkable results. Credit growth to the private sector reached an unprecedented high of 21% as of February 2023, compared to a mere 3.2% in Q3 2021, thanks to policy measures like the reduction of the Statutory Minimum Reserve requirement and the introduction of a special TZS 1 trillion loan to financial institutions for on-lending to businesses. This surge in credit availability has translated into tangible outcomes, exemplified by record-breaking profits in the banking sector, which escalated from over TZS 760 billion in 2021 to TZS 1.16 trillion in 2022. This remarkable performance is rooted in a favorable business environment fostered under President Hassan's leadership, attracting investments from diverse sectors. As a testament to her success, tax collection surged from TZS 17.3 trillion in 2020/21 to TZS 20 trillion in 2021/22, reflecting a 15% increase and underscoring the private sector's pivotal role in driving economic growth and revenue generation.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.3. Empowering Education.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's leadership has significantly expanded education access and support in Tanzania, extending the free education policy to encompass Forms 5 and 6 in the 2022/2023 budget year. With an announcement of the allocation of funds for 90,825 Form Five and 56,880 Form Six students, the administration's commitment to covering these costs was evident. The President's dedication to education was also evident in the increased budget for higher education student loans, rising from TZS 464 billion to TZS 570 billion, benefiting 176,619 students during the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Responding to further student needs, the following year witnessed an additional increase to TZS 656 billion in the 2022/2023 fiscal year, aiding up to 200,000 students in higher education institutions. President Hassan's approval of a subsistence allowance hike from TZS 8,500 to TZS 10,000 per day in the 2022/2023 budget year further underscored her commitment to accessible education for all levels.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.4. Advancing Diplomacy Through Multilateral Engagement.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's adept diplomacy and strategic multilateral engagement have elevated Tanzania's global standing and economic prospects. Her extensive foreign visits, spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, and America, have yielded concrete investment gains. Notably, her efforts led to a $567.25 million interest-free loan from the IMF in September 2021, followed by a $1.04 billion Extended Credit Facility loan in July 2022 for post-COVID economic recovery and structural reforms. The World Bank also extended a $550 million loan for road and airport infrastructure. President Hassan's commitment to multilateralism is evident in Tanzania's ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), positioning the country to access a market of over 1.3 billion people and stimulating intra-African trade. Her foresight is demonstrated through the upcoming hosting of the Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF) in September 2023, showcasing Tanzania's commitment to food security and enhanced livelihoods. These accomplishments underscore President Hassan's diplomatic acumen in attracting investments, fostering relations, and positioning Tanzania as a global economic player.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.5. Enhancing Maternal and Child Health.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration has allocated TZS 6.3 billion for the procurement of medical equipment to establish Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) as part of the government's efforts to improve maternal and child health services. The initiative seeks to ensure that all hospitals across the country have specialized wards for premature newborns, with a focus on extending these services to primary health care facilities to address the fact that 70% of expectant mothers give birth at dispensaries and health centers. The allocation was praised for its potential to benefit both mothers and newborns, and the Ministry of Health has already begun distributing the equipment to over 80 hospitals. The commitment to improving maternal and child health is evident through the integration of international agreements into national development plans and health sector strategies. Reproductive health rights remain a continued focus, highlighted by ongoing efforts to make contraceptive products accessible nationwide.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.6. Revitalizing Tanzania's Tourism.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's adept leadership has revitalized Tanzania's tourism sector, propelling it toward recovery and robust growth. Through strategic measures, such as the Tanzania Royal Tour documentary and the promotion of domestic tourism, the sector experienced a surge in travel revenues, nearly doubling from $1,310.3 million in 2021 to $2,560.7 million in 2022. The sector's impressive performance is further reflected in the 64% increase in foreign tourists, reaching 1,175,697 between January and October 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. President Hassan's initiatives highlight her commitment to diversifying Tanzania's tourist attractions, fostering local tourism, and implementing strategies such as the Meeting Incentives Conference and Exhibition (MICE) to ensure sustainable growth and position Tanzania as a prominent global tourism destination.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.7. Pioneering Energy Diversification and Sustainability.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Under President Hassan's visionary leadership, Tanzania has embarked on a transformative journey towards energy diversification and sustainability, harnessing its abundant natural resources to bolster economic growth and self-sufficiency. Initiatives such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, the Nyerere hydroelectric project, and plans for a natural gas pipeline signify a commitment to energy autonomy. Notably, the resumption of LNG negotiations is set to attract over $30 billion in investment, further solidifying Tanzania's energy position. Additionally, President Hassan's focus on establishing Tanzanian ports as energy export hubs ensures the country's growing significance in the global energy landscape. This strategic approach not only mitigates reliance on external sources but also invites multinational companies to invest in our country, catalyzing technological advancement and job creation. The dedication to energy diversification and sustainability showcases President Hassan's dedication to securing Tanzania's energy future while positioning the country as a regional energy powerhouse.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">8.8. Cultivating Agricultural Transformation and Ensuring Food Security.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Hassan's tenure has witnessed a remarkable push towards agricultural transformation, setting the stage for improved food security and sustainable economic growth. Notably, the budget for agriculture surged by an impressive 224.5%, from TZS 294 billion in 2020/2021 to TZS 954 billion in 2022/23. Key initiatives, including the Central Bank's allocation of TZS 1 trillion for affordable agriculture-related financing, underscore the commitment to empowering the agricultural sector. These efforts have already yielded substantial results, with credit to agriculture experiencing a notable 57.7% growth in 2022. The upcoming Africa's Food Systems Forum (AGRF) further highlights Tanzania's dedication to agricultural transformation under President Hassan's leadership, cementing the nation's role as a regional food basket and a hub for agricultural innovation.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">These aforementioned examples serve as only a glimpse into the myriad of remarkable achievements that President Hassan has accomplished since assuming office, further underscoring her impactful leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing Tanzania's progress.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">9. A Legacy of Service.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's legacy continues to unfurl like a luminous tapestry woven with the unwavering threads of her dedication to serving the Tanzanian people. As our current President, her journey stands as a testament to her unrelenting advocacy for the people, an embodiment of steadfast commitment, and a unifying force that crafts an ongoing narrative, etching an indelible mark on the canvas of Tanzanian history. Her leadership illuminates the idea that authentic transformation springs not from empty words, but from genuine empathy and actionable strides.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Embedded at the heart of her legacy is the living embodiment of the 4Rs strategy, encompassing Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms, and Rebuilding, a symphony she has harmoniously conducted. Her devotion to reconciliation resonates through tireless efforts that amplify the voices of everyday Tanzanians, speaking up for the marginalized and overlooked. Inclusivity defines her leadership, providing a platform for the diverse voices of Tanzanians to find unity, bridging divides that may emerge from political affiliations or societal positions.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">At the core of President Hassan's enduring legacy lies an unwavering commitment, a quality that serves as a guiding light for the nation. Her resilience in the face of challenges and her unwavering pursuit of progress embody her deep responsibility to Tanzania. Rooted in her dedication to reforms that span political, economic, and electoral domains, she is nurturing sustainable growth and creating equitable opportunities for all. As she guides the nation, her vision for development encompasses both tangible advancements and intangible progress, promising a luminous future for our nation and its people.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Hassan's administration has successfully restored civic and political space, marking a pivotal stride towards advancement. Her leadership has led to the lifting of bans on political rallies, the welcoming of foreign investments, and the initiation of dialogues with opposition leaders. These achievements have cultivated an environment of inclusivity and dialogue, fostering peaceful expressions of differing opinions and fortifying democratic institutions. With her at the helm, Tanzania is positioned to experience not only immediate changes but also a trajectory of sustained development and prosperity.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">President Samia Suluhu Hassan's ongoing legacy as our leader personifies the belief that true leadership transcends the present moment, leaving a lasting impact that shapes our nation's future. Her commitment to unity, resilience, and reforms, coupled with her determination to nurture a harmonious society, forms the foundation of her drive to bring development to the country and its citizens. Through her leadership, Tanzania embarks on a journey toward progress, guided by the brilliance of her strategic vision and the promise of a radiant tomorrow. As we move forward together, under her guidance, we stand united in the pursuit of a brighter future for all Tanzanians.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">10. Conclusion.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">With the end of our narrative in sight, it's crucial to address any lingering reservations or doubts. For those harboring such concerns, it's paramount to acknowledge that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's unflinching leadership is a formidable power to be acknowledged. Her steadfast determination, fused with a strategic vision and empathetic approach, accentuates her capability to overcome challenges, molding them into stepping stones for progress. In the face of skepticism, she stands as a living testament to the potential of unity, resilience, and innovation to converge and ignite remarkable change. Guiding Tanzania towards a future that transcends conventional boundaries, President Samia Suluhu Hassan possesses the potential to redefine attainable goals, igniting national belief in limitless opportunities ahead. With boundless commitment and actions that resonate profoundly, she holds the promise of orchestrating a transformation that outshines even the loftiest expectations.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Emphasizing the resolute leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and under her guidance, there is unequivocally no one with the power and ability to fracture our nation, compromise its integrity, or undermine the hard-earned peace and security we have established. With every stride she takes and every decision she makes, President Samia Suluhu Hassan sets a precedent for excellence, destined to carve her name in the annals of history as one of Tanzania's most transformative and visionary leaders. Her legacy is being inscribed with the golden ink of development, progress, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people, contributing to the advancement of our cherished country. As the chapters of her leadership continue to unfold, the narrative she creates is one of empowerment, inclusivity, and prosperity for all.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Her legacy, when written in the books of time, will undoubtedly place her amongst the best of the best, a beacon of hope, and a trailblazer who led with both heart and mind. President Hassan's leadership stands as a testament to the heights that can be reached when vision, compassion, and action converge. As a united nation, we move forward under her guidance, believing in a brighter future, and secure in the knowledge that her legacy will shine as a guiding star, illuminating the path to unprecedented growth and prosperity for Tanzania and its cherished citizens.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">As we journey forward, united by the resonance of our shared aspirations, we find ourselves on the cusp of a transformative era. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's resolute leadership, marked by unwavering determination, compassionate vision, and unifying spirit, stands as a beacon of hope, guiding us through challenges and lighting the path towards progress. Her ability to bridge divides and nurture collaboration shines as a testament to her commitment to the well-being of every Tanzanian. Let us, as Tanzanians, draw strength from her dedication and embrace this moment of unity, for it is through our collective spirit that we shall usher in a future adorned with development, prosperity, and shared achievements. With our hearts aligned, and under the steadfast guidance of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, we shall etch a legacy of unity and growth for generations to come. Together, let us craft a story of resilience, where the ideals of a united nation prevail and the dreams we dare to dream are realized, for the benefit of all Tanzanians and under the inspired leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">Thank you.</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="outline: none !important;" /></div><div style="outline: none !important;">*Written by Christopher Makwaia*</div><div style="outline: none !important;">*Tel: +255 789 242 396*</div><div style="outline: none !important;"><br style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 13px; outline: none !important;" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-34679114378301874202023-07-12T20:51:00.001+01:002023-07-12T20:51:32.885+01:00Testing a $34 Fishfinder/Is it any good?<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S7hT8asLWf0/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/S7hT8asLWf0" frameborder="0"></iframe>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-16215253576895632402023-03-05T18:25:00.001+00:002023-03-05T18:25:00.198+00:00<p> </p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F169cfbc8283cc9fb540ebd5ec47da95422686485%2Foriginal%2F1676295102%2F5c0e03e2da168ae566d26a5b08f74cd4_Noahs_Ark.PNG%3F1676295102&t=1677866925&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1cff-b8006801e300&sig=McJpoXSUhAHPUoo04B6uSA--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Laura I. Art Gallery presents Noah's Ark Project </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Noah’s Ark project initiated and organised by Laura I. Art Gallery CIC – a multi-award-winning, non-profit arts organisation and gallery, commenced in September 2022 and has been igniting the values of community cohesion, the arts and environmental awareness through weekly plastic bottle litter-picking events around local parks and green spaces, as well as weekly painting workshops that saw these bottles designed and decorated for installation in a final, large-scale ark sculpture at the project’s end. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well the sculpture is nearly complete, the inauguration of the ark sculpture will be at Abbey Park on 4th March, 1pm.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you would like to attend the grand reveal event please book your place </span></span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDVNQ4An7lf9puUDW-2FcNS6hwvS-2FbcfhDDg5CZkYmQxMWJHbSP6y9YpmYVJ1ypSChQ5V0U2L9NJLsD-2FJtUQE8nKPELR9GjAfetscuHhdxDcV38xKN87Coj6aCkLXHLXtdr1Pj-2BWe4kJWAPCzVJ-2F2HT3xbDveF6q6kzlIAwBhtQOzu9pnv6qrBBcfGoTYb3GX6-2FknW5L4yOjx1qh17V-2Fnanm7CAlKqOhVMcH3yBGqFM2vuR2iIvxCYUUIUvmn3GWdwW1pcW6VuShJVf7UWJs-2Fp5TVOBXunXBxAPb8ogAJ3GSzY-2Fa0wUUZAEjpuzx-2BibM-2FRCPPZXsQb7qgOE5n3Gj-2FB50j-2Fd0kxcG9ilH1-2Bm6d2c0TI-2FW2e3_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQ-2B15tePonOS742QTw-2BvgS1Vmut-2Fp-2BO-2BQla6OfJn3K2GRCwsrADeq17ogjoY8gHfrtmmYty-2BxRUu2n0x6qgfZHyx9iNXwejVdhT6wpS5WBHgE-2Fx-2F-2BTq9WHL0rZ-2Blo8nDePaAM7GveQM6m4VK1iitZONMiphqIxOqJoE8dJeCA-2F46uGBaCKzmfuvhgp1YsTS9fTCgAjC-2BL-2FELAWLdUez5ClU-2B54i7h7PC6mcypE9QAxobPgcLHmh8FMSspZ-2F8lMRA-2BA-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">here</span></a></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-6239332922298757602023-03-04T18:17:00.001+00:002023-03-04T18:17:00.189+00:00<p> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F3933e8c1e93c0ef73da97f3501bf4821de992a2c%2Foriginal%2F1675849330%2F97b5afb7a73b7ac951168b8d8bfc64d4_becontree_estate.PNG%3F1675849330&t=1677866925&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1cff-b8006801e300&sig=qeA1EG4YMl6MFGnITxM3ew--~D" style="border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Becontree Estate Project</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Be First wants to hear from you! Share your aspirations for the future of Becontree Estate by completing a simple 2-part </span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDf1ijy9o1VjeKFIWHsutBGU9vO7RaZWhRdVR2fhVzsyV3j-2F-2FQChGBKF7j0UV2tqTYnu8U73-2BDF7gup-2BdURCRwf6wzghFtEVuTn0GCrQVM9QRSNskZ-2BBJYTJhddE6iPYroUlRdnOhw7c4qc0UkqpTNZGdpEykLLDYaso3T0ERrU-2BNqPBh4QppR6jBDbIrjzztYD98r6PYSQWhMjNouS18IMK8JAs-2F1rROMjzsBu4edvdT2y1wV3iDTo2o254-2FdlFMjDSF42W9DNP7k9QEAL8mOxBCr8xCONPX28S1mpEY-2FmrCvuOF6m8b9QdH1Dztl8p4GA-3D-3DmVVW_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQ-2B15tePonOS742QTw-2BvgS1Vmut-2Fp-2BO-2BQla6OfJn3K2Geb4C2R3Zo7Tk8LKDQJBk-2FeYASxyoFhJmohfqteUB2ZP5llwUh8u7M5tFm8C4DGGqbcHWtMQhRoIMEev37wbF56XIdPy0Q-2Bts3S4moFBVIFDmbbtQEz9L3YnVlH0GlzbZC0JOiQrPzI0LTgcK3GgGDSQ0Of3qRk1LcSsP3oah6PPSWNFKNzPh0lyaXs9HoLbtTPsMyEemf-2BEk1cEH5LteJc-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">survey</span></a><span style="color: blue;">.</span> Your input will help inform the Becontree Estate Design Code project and council services. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a thank you for your time, you'll automatically be entered into a <span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: red;">prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher</span></span>. Don't miss out on the opportunity to have your say on the streets and spaces, local shopping, home sustainability and retrofit, estate heritage and culture, and your experience with the planning system.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To complete the survey click </span></span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDf1ijy9o1VjeKFIWHsutBGU9vO7RaZWhRdVR2fhVzsyV3j-2F-2FQChGBKF7j0UV2tqTYnu8U73-2BDF7gup-2BdURCRwf6wzghFtEVuTn0GCrQVM9QRSNskZ-2BBJYTJhddE6iPYroUlRdnOhw7c4qc0UkqpTNZGdpEykLLDYaso3T0ERrU-2BNqPBh4QppR6jBDbIrjzztYD98r6PYSQWhMjNouS18IMK8JAs-2F1rROMjzsBu4edvdTtctiPIaW2847w4hiQVUiGyGVa-2FsIkEJo9ovaWaKyR7IgztssgZXdSsYhZFIjnE86P7ap0ERD7NuBbgk8bKmGJA-3D-3D243N_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQ-2B15tePonOS742QTw-2BvgS1Vmut-2Fp-2BO-2BQla6OfJn3K2GdZLXzGenjxUZ4JkDYE-2Bct7ZkT0-2FJb01jA1wzjQ09p-2FePV4-2BEeHxUULXH-2BJ32SKGqLF-2B4WJYHmUd42TIsklBDIM5QaYBoZOo3hjhzSyHehiCgw-2B9yVZ7TK7RZXjVxS3fNSe1gKGVqMnWqmR9zJuXtHh6NjIOkfBo1qOB3PBmERRDPBD44-2BuK-2B9ZEJT9j4r2ovnHFA-2BShLYWxTVbzj-2BkhzTQ-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">here</span></a></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-28410190708106015052023-03-03T18:14:00.001+00:002023-03-03T18:14:21.673+00:00<p> </p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fe6ee2a2b9fc4cd9627d1e70c74d8a7f4d5dd8e60%2Foriginal%2F1677592926%2F3857d6f77fc2e69a8d11b52c255f57bd_MLCT.PNG%3F1677592926&t=1677866925&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1cff-b8006801e300&sig=Uk5qICS86ZqaQM.jYiMf7A--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Hunters Hall Multicultural & Wellbeing Community Day </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">A <span style="font-weight: 700;">FREE</span> family fun day, where you can enjoy and participate in amazing events, fun activities and interesting workshops. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">When: Saturday 18th March</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Time: 12.30PM - 4.30PM</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Where: Hunters Hall Primary School </span></span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-79690370166504816752023-02-26T10:37:00.001+00:002023-02-26T10:37:00.175+00:00<p> </p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F22bf1f46032de6a356f2c2cf2dbd50ad80e8b082%2Foriginal%2F1675853210%2Fa78c709e2c30bb937894a23214108c96_Woments_network.jpg%3F1675853210&t=1677318930&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c94-d100b601c400&sig=rOZjsJx7jNEwP_J0hIEFmg--~D" style="border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /><br /><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">BD Women's Network launch Event</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">BD Women's Network aims to unite organisations serving women in Barking & Dagenham so that they can share helpful resources and workshop sessions focused on finding solutions for women.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can join the BD Women's Network, it is a network of organisations such as East London Rape Crisis, Youth League, All Women's Network, Marks Gate Relief Project, Excel Women's Centre, Young Women & Girls Service, Rwandese Abagimigambi Charity (RWAAB), and Radiant Ambitions that aim to empower and support women in the borough.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The launch will be a fantastic chance for all women's organisations to meet one another, connect, engage, forge and develop bonds, and work together for a better future for women in Barking and Dagenham.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you would like to attend, you can book a space<a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDVNQ4An7lf9puUDW-2FcNS6hzp12OJry9mjqI7vFE6T9MozyGWikvHSBgOTti3-2BkR43AqHvQhP6uNx-2FEKFuwZFAUPpqCsO8rTulsKmzjh4u3iwCwKdHz4Eze-2B-2Bj-2FgOrtdysliEvft4TxwbmIKmtTm-2FDVUrbZdIlEjR7iy06O2ZxT3VWBt-2F8S8cPlmRLNwm04vGSsqowSxFPOgN5scrwR0rR4Dg2BCUN6Yi59nBNXz2UvZb-2F5-2FhieJtrKiuhHpMd-2F7BBKX8-2FLSrZReBjqvHOA3jFcLyz2yZbKcjbtXGTm-2BMb6HYYMyyHD2M8tlxIYbdYh-2BFKkDyhQfd56umkn-2BfxfhtNvwrq9Oou6LsFGt-2Bw9iWXGM5Ef33bgvUqtu5d2-2Bcl6KzxDzmv113zKQ-2BIyuxOWt-2Be2U-3DPlsw_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJSGqIrS224yq1Dhg-2F0eXcjtMTvHxhsOb14qZStDKJ6bGnarc9gAF73Qx2geF7lmqR32EsrZ-2FrYE2hP0cuXm05UpWxNWy1ITdPGyjfEj2dsZX7G3I-2BkCCQDvZiwyj94mloyOrRfdATNWukHk43iue4V6uZb5A2OY9VAv-2Fa55Y-2BDeG5aQ8OTms74GGCAaf91biAAcCpeJDQVZjTFCMFZ2Nc9nayXBfWRr10u84INhFAgRSaZjvILl19Y3INNnM6A-2B-2BxQ-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"> here</span></a> </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Venue: Library, 2 Town Square, Barking Learning Centre, IG11 7NB </span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Time/Date – 10am – 1pm on Friday 24<sup>th</sup> February 2023</span></span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-49794089369853641542023-02-25T09:53:00.000+00:002023-02-25T09:53:27.656+00:00<p> </p><table align="center" bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; max-width: 600px;"><tbody><tr><td style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="word-break: normal;"><img alt="#" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.elasticemail.com%2Fuserfile%2F69307f65-67da-488d-8436-982d735f9f60%2Fcommonwealth_press_release.jpg&t=1677318705&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c94-d100ac01c400&sig=ig_2.csGPbFbmxu0VeOCgQ--~D" style="text-indent: -9999px;" width="600" /></td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="word-break: normal;"><p style="color: #37377d; font-size: 18pt;"><b><br />'We cannot afford to fail our children': Secretary-General calls on Commonwealth to act together to end the institutional care of children</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>24 February 2023</b></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="max-width: 600px; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Calibri; font-size: 12pt; word-break: normal;"><p></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">The Commonwealth must work together to end the institutional care of children and reform protection services to ensure: “every child is safe, protected and able to reach their full potential”, the Commonwealth Secretary-General has said.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Her comments came during</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> a roundtable meeting of government officials, stakeholders and experts on Thursday, to discuss the implementation of the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=iOQqr5n8m5OgQTrP23FSVby2rmpxHN8UoDuIvelPCHDO1hcTPOyEpcvEWSUhk1kqZNkSxxjtxVO8Fu1geSVHvkFSi75c5ulcPjATRfspY9r5zPvzSg3mEwSsRK0_eRrc6sm2jcLqJuZH_685GeY2jArLHyby11RDVyQowYqHjBulbUiOpbgEm790EUn9Dyf-jLlCVEQU_VKpJ-YqFa_TSObzKF8ZVzx7VCp1b38EJBAPNq5SDld_k3Nm1ynrooq73zoWO-kb6agB6zdnsubOdVzGpPbZB7gSPGu1ZjrbUUTXnKEj4FkSgIyDd2vWdju8O-EQ354iSSPXWmkYi4NOnJVOWLCG0342B-TeRHNEZ2hl1yyZ4qnLyZ2uw6xozwovMg2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">Kigali Declaration on Child Care and Protection Reform</a> - one of the four declarations unanimously agreed upon by Commonwealth Heads of Government in Rwanda last June.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">The Declaration is a historic agreement among Commonwealth countries that focuses on ensuring and restoring the rights of children following the COVID-19 pandemic, paying particular attention to the most marginalised and excluded.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">It contains commitments to phase out orphanages in the Commonwealth and opt for community care of children; to tackle the underlying causes that lead to separation of parents and children, to establish sustainable and effective safeguarding systems and to eliminate child labour in all its forms, including forced labour, trafficking, and sexual exploitation.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Commonwealth Secretary General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, said:</span></p><blockquote><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">“More than five million children around the world still live in institutions. Most of these children are not orphans – around 80% of them have at least one living parent.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">“But their institutionalisation disproportionately exposes them to vulnerabilities and marginalisation, which can inhibit their development and life chances.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">“The truth is that growing up in a family environment is critical to a child's well-being and development, and every child is entitled to a happy and fulfilling upbringing under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">She added: “This is just one of many areas where the Commonwealth can make a real difference.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">“We can all work together to prioritise support for, investment in, and reform of childcare and protection services – to enable children to live without abuse or discrimination of any kind; to enjoy their civil, political, social and cultural rights; and to flourish as equal, valued and productive human beings.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">“We cannot afford to fail our children, so we must give their wellbeing the priority it deserves – and act together to ensure that every child in Commonwealth is safe, protected and able to reach their full potential.”</span></p></blockquote><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">The far-reaching Declaration recognises that child protection and safeguarding are cross-cutting issues that have strong links to the Commonwealth Secretariat's work on youth, disability, health, education and early childhood development.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Youth-focused action is being given a spotlight in </span><a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=LGaVCUywCJ8QVHypl5-DSdvi6DmhPm2dHjx3csVsBsbzMH9mvu9Qpe4GZOYei3JCE33B5IDhMEE6vz4VgG6mfGpldiIrFey1krATsTXZIHdFwsZR0oK5IjpDQzkxHjNKFCQFGr9nfze3_sphu310taDMHOepjG0ISg5Iql62XDqz5qq9YTZkOlx7QJSWecKci5ko2lzInRI4KTGhl8nedLudAtM8cT828LLmh8dXnjwQICuxD-IWx-w7mEhj-EFNAC9cLVBeme1BVqmT9wdJ5A5IVF98utBpgWvhUXTqd-JkrQ9GW_7A-XMWRcPYQj-bpqlnLxxMAJmFZwkoHsHoGPyaIMjUpqN2Yud9PIoSPUs_m8vQkHFJqCywXOubQ0vRQwe7VkVoD4T1czpgofWkUNY1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">2023 as it is the Year of Youth</span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> – a seminal 12 months </span><a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=1NOXYRurZ58Qrg0zLGweFOILx1cLpTKof7HA8CLySL4A3Xesj_Rl_CZF84xqb4GbFYr_4zMu6MS4cIerfZ2a0EfT_XpaoK8k0i8NqBEBPliCQGwXMcGlegvXS6RqX7LbwPFk_NI-PNu-5hNXQQqCZqiyOnnWUb8ptTrQC0fNOEWaT6TB8zZENm7J8lXZfGiOW1LhhEUFvfavRdzU3XVg-TI1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">designated</span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> for the empowerment and inclusion of the 1.5bn under-30s living in the Commonwealth.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">The roundtable meeting was set to build a consensus on a focus for the effective implementation of the Declaration and to agree on collabroation between Commonwealth governments and civil society organisations, with the support of the Commonwealth Secretariat.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Other speakers at the meeting included Joseph Kabakeza, First Counsellor from the Rwandan High Commission, Mark Waddington, CEO Hope and Homes for Children - a civil society organisation working with the Rwandan government on the Declaration initiative, and David Jones, Chair of Commonwealth Children Interest Group, Children of the Commonwealth.</span></p><blockquote><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Mr Kabakeza said: “The Kigali declaration on Child Care and Protection Reform highlights many of the areas where we must bolster our efforts.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">“Rwanda will continue to collaborate with partners, and the Commonwealth network to champion the Kigali declaration, during our tenure as Commonwealth Chair-In-Office and beyond.”</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Mr Waddington said: “Eliminating orphanages is a precondition of developing effective child protection and care systems and a key to unlocking the hardest to reach Sustainable Development Goals.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">“The Kigali Declaration, agreed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda in 2022, recognises this imperative for action and places the Commonwealth at the centre of this global movement. Countries across the Commonwealth are demonstrating that care reform is possible and there is much learning and experience to share. Today’s roundtable is an important step.”</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;"> </p></blockquote><ul><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: geneva, sans-serif;">See the Commonwealth Secretary-General's full speech <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=wMVbIEwW9Hdbu141-UkBnChXeEMVxSLkjQSqTwKjLylvlS06iQE2lOpy1kvYwzqesackE0qrHsrUC8OSm-6dX_kGCm9VPiH3bLb0-IV3ehJLpHU5uKybJuIBRdpXALD-Iq9k5MO0_v9ZCOLGhMsLsmoAJeWNEfUXlUhPPOUOX7Mw-o17bEIfWsymDb_37N2tfQ2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><p><b>Notes to Editors</b></p><p></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal sovereign states. Our combined population is 2.5 billion, of which more than 60 per cent is aged 29 or under. The Commonwealth Secretariat supports member countries to build democratic and inclusive institutions, strengthen governance and promote justice and human rights. Our work helps to grow economies and boost trade, deliver national resilience, empower young people, and address threats such as climate change, debt, and inequality.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">For more information about The Commonwealth, visit </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=vwqoBAGq31ek0dgi75MYIfJ0wfuReqVpHabgJy4pm2NIsY4_mKxTgM0LzsJiIuvLAmMahC716GVzkxx-aeDowTGYnCCnWXX7QdU0peCHTXo9wuam3N1ogx93LFNXLBTtg1HFodTPdbDDG45keTG3SrU1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">https://thecommonwealth.org/</a></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-36152989490731274372023-02-07T06:57:00.001+00:002023-02-07T06:57:00.186+00:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #747e7e; 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font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Feel free to forward this email to other people you think might be interested in attending.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you there!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /><span style="font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Sally Clark</strong><br /><strong>Divestment Campaigner</strong><br /><strong>Friends of the Earth Scotland</strong></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-41295478337915645222023-02-05T06:55:00.002+00:002023-02-05T06:55:38.132+00:00<p> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fa6468dc34293622e319fb2ea840c1a60f582a902%2Foriginal%2F1675425994%2F8251286c76115727722a0233d929d791_sensory_walk.png%3F1675425994&t=1675580035&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1cba-290018012900&sig=Wazs_rKABGpk43KJ8ItQgA--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Wild Sensor-y Walk </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Kayla Schlute from Imperial College London will be joining Thames Life Walking Group on Tuesday 7th February 2023 to measure air quality in Barking Riverside. The walk will involve exploring the local area with air sensors, collecting data and seeing if you can detect any pollution. It is also an opportunity to discuss different types of air sensors and how air quality is managed.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested and want to take part you can sign up </span></span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDVNQ4An7lf9puUDW-2FcNS6hx-2FTxniH6WMBVigRAVlUYU3hrmKEk46FAgUPqcH5ZPlbL1QglbpZo2vWAjf-2F9dUZADInXqN5OzUbGRuiHvp-2Bmk7oqC-2FIZF-2F6tK8BgaSWDz7g-2BcYIr06aW2FIDfRmerm58RxPZivuCgoCJ5lZDPSMI8mVwBcrep4qplZurcGHdpAaWE-2F2NhNTG1EoWBU8M2AqX9Sla34rZ3t9rS29isp7wmB-2FS85fX84UFBfLi5HWG2Ndqvk9TQhUlITzzoG7Sr9SvMoQKXfalI2omBQOutoFMts3NYb6ByyHtOpoPsHZTQ-2FBA-3D-3DfrE7_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQZ76PnPTZuSNPGn98DtVK2SOGqCdOewRKSGFe8tMsDciWKqK9r-2B9I-2FtUfmYEoHHYbB2rLonrjyHr3JPDfIZtfUdPVgTDf7neaK7AlnrLI3ZiZSJDBcONLeH9ZPmZtBi60idNxOaokNwntN7DuRIyiiSCYT9iaKAUptmESODuZPiH3QltYGoPyGvnzKD6S1K1DCVo8ystIYfW6HwsRW6w08IRA-2FuzcBFD1l3kEmJocGho08-2F4MfL4uUWzouSqHVMwA-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</span></span></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Meeting point will be outside <span style="font-weight: 700;">Thames Community Hub (previously Sue Bramley)</span> Bastable Ave Barking IG11 0LH.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Later that evening Kayla will be joining the Greening Network online to discuss her exciting new project which aims to generate a clearer, fuller picture of local air quality conditions across Barking and Dagenham, while giving residents a chance to contribute directly to research that can help inform environmental policy. You can sign up to take part in the discussion <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDVNQ4An7lf9puUDW-2FcNS6hwynoi6DUKPMI1Stwws1-2BWvPraIdCy7ZLQPPFdSXsLwbPtVDRQ6LXWAKePlhm2-2BnUiokHj20nFauUSyl4hXpv0Aar8dpbi5VDe5nFXZ09dpjs6qQWUv1JbkKmoZSyY78JxMfCHtnVVlP0PjA2WmCR-2Bm67oGcHG-2BAk8YZCvmzdesQQm2CZ7F5PofPqPYt-2BdOnEVt0xpcLUMuGDv17so4DrRW6z-2FSLa8jSAL5EYCOpw-2FlfcyJXQocqutl9Nh-2FM5ui-2BQEmTYvSC-2B48ZntmGMXWAYUMOZOIcS2xRqnZe4uvHZsc18J-2FhLIp-2F2HtrdsP4mW3blOM3j4JnR-2BPLfvFnid4D25j1Em2GZyhUzt4LN-2FJjpj0psnN6GJJyNbt8wBiz2krVCx9HSdUtPthrym34hi-2F207exLnmREIgJ6M70qmZcFu4SQ-3D-3DTlwD_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQZ76PnPTZuSNPGn98DtVK2SOGqCdOewRKSGFe8tMsDciU6RB0qziaAv513v-2FIev84CoLblrN592-2F04t7mzV9TpntJovTDbx6NzBiOrXEGAM9hgPoTDE55FEafHzZkAP33zBx14OLY1FfsJgEyB2Hu1LEKDivPYWLqvsafHgcbfI17NKq8jEHK-2BIM0B7pEkeNmhMt-2F7proq8nSXhX3goXbc8Jdi6qa-2BdRWpIfnnY68Zfc4ib7F40ZuljAVhOEabI7o-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> </span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-71692033805767408962023-01-31T21:06:00.001+00:002023-01-31T21:06:00.250+00:00<p> </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2898637855layout-block-box-padding" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; min-width: 360px; width: 601px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" class="yiv2898637855layout-block-column" style="min-width: 360px; word-break: normal;" width="601"><div class="yiv2898637855text" style="font-size: 16px;"><div style="line-height: 1.5;"><h2 style="color: #2f5496; font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18.19px; margin: 2pt 0cm 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: 32.1px;">The latest from the Barking and Dagenham Citizens' Alliance Network (CAN) </span></span></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p align="center"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fff065221813c0ba0b9a873169e4a864fe67f9236%2Foriginal%2F1674042359%2F7e719ced078cd82b38e8fb2f9fa74e13_Budget.PNG%3F1674042359&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=_uMc_2nPBDyya8pcqS8Syw--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Budget</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"> Consultation 2023/24</span></span></p><div style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><h1 style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b0c0c; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Have your say on the council’s budget proposals during the biggest cost of living crisis in 50 </span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">years</span>.</span></h1><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Residents</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> can have their say on the council’s 2023/24 budget proposals <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIFJOHFc-2BhnMNv5qzdgaWGCXA0rixpqa3paJo-2BxuVTmPPkdb-2FAYnRlB04Jp14zVmZOvkwiGyASqa3GBRbbdrDoIAgXyOXZWN2hVM9WtajqxdftL0EQZLlZ7RmYLgOFJjCJsNT0H1WvTcrvSrjk-2Fb8nEufkOHnRZKUFG-2FhA-2FZTHgKxHkOl9enRhOOCRIb3pQoW1JFxLukwhSz4JD9HqKgcijuxP9lDpvL1Xasbn9kDuEEQpbtj-2Bx43X-2BcATkVx1BVVpNNyloRKoLBTRNUUOMvYCaOgOJGBp2ide7H-2FsSTa9nMUy7FuNLWqDNvPy2yYXD-2BBxoNNBb48ai5sum5pbdDYAwCLsD6Ur-2FYuAoRh1a98rDhkMaHIhRZwux72MqFtjcCgb4-3DpRwS_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHi-2FJEuRd2JSi8kxDZzuAYJ49PL2kTt8Q6rtkQbyIUnkre9yMD5lWEkv4zRcRq4Jk2HVdq9QfqDqanHPA00PlPYhiyAA8OzrDTphS1RjZPzqM9-2BhNSTShgecmQ-2BVHNyEcQ9-2BlSKMKOCfVBnsLiQUQGX-2Fd-2F9xenJ389jo0n-2Bt64uv5-2FW7X7rTBxEeovvcOJrwPwWMWslv-2F9lAvRPQUAZjVoNg-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0b0c0c;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a><span style="color: #0b0c0c;">. The consultation will close on Sunday 5 February 2023. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b0c0c;">Residents can also tune in to a special budget <span style="font-weight: 700;">Facebook Live Q&A</span> with Councillor Twomey and Councillor Rodwell, Leader of the Council, on Thursday 26 January, between 6 – 7pm on the Leader’s Facebook page and can submit a budget question ahead of the session by emailing <a href="mailto:socialmedia@lbbd.gov.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:socialmedia@lbbd.gov.uk">socialmedia@lbbd.gov.uk</a>.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">In addition to this, residents can also provide feedback in person at the following budget consultation sessions:</span></span></p><ul><li style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Monday 30 January, 5.30 – 6.30pm at the Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Tuesday 31 January, 5.30 – 6.30 pm at Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham RM10 9QS</span></span></li></ul></div></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Why not take a short <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIFJOHFc-2BhnMNv5qzdgaWGCX1R-2BaLVqNwFk0BBn22vQqPJ7ymT-2B9BlhtzV-2FavthrU-2FD0uxRcOGg-2BB2jHAoNRoxPblqT94BPNyIDHi2mtdPCDPXLZHgq3wTdkiH3kBWYpDsihSaxqWekkdVjH0unLEIhOSDAcly1ssTs7HML-2B-2F4Za-2F6NLtaubxv4UtRT4XPjn-2Bex8e0I21q-2FMP-2BET-2BA9GURmctTiAqTwFiX0takMx78aInGwVqneB9OCmTc6u-2FUiZmF3-2Fqdx1O0D3StEQo0SMA12E9XFrnUDpNJk23FMXI7fy7GANRvqvn-2BVRvPvTc8-2FXx3klgQjlcI-2BftNW8gASpzngcHgEn_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHqyR4xqfKfTMz0WyQVF-2BHCx1u-2BvJxXItxOehiBeJmF-2FXlKMPO8X797kwDB8sHI2a4-2Fhf07LNTu8cJbKkCJ2kj-2F0YwRMh9LqAxPhyDSMoX8fyCtWsmmxGPt6zXXC3lZSKGw-2BJrnsgM-2FVTULJO6u-2B5GeoTzpGTWAiFm5-2FZ3ofVRYUMZTMtW9YzPKSBK3tnzPL5bIZ8fSVtQoYUOdaCmtkRk9I-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">quiz</span></a> - the answers may help inform your response to our budget proposal.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIFJOHFc-2BhnMNv5qzdgaWGCX1R-2BaLVqNwFk0BBn22vQqPJ7ymT-2B9BlhtzV-2FavthrU-2FD0uxRcOGg-2BB2jHAoNRoxPblqT94BPNyIDHi2mtdPCDPXLZHgq3wTdkiH3kBWYpDsihSaxqWekkdVjH0unLEIhOSDAcly1ssTs7HML-2B-2F4Za-2F6NLtaubxv4UtRT4XPjn-2Bex8e0I21q-2FMP-2BET-2BA9GURmctTiAqTwFiX0takMx78aInGwVqneB9OCmTc6u-2FUiZmF0fI6ChXQvmoNG6sUgvxsjCA51KeYn2oVfNDgY-2BAV8rzRvyY9eP246ak5fLVbuvZ8o5uhdQSCRZ4-2B2oPpA5kTOKj7sz_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHgI1R1zx3W5nci3HwAjZHy5Ck-2BVHWg12fpjkEoxM5yR0-2BXjsmCA1nbM11DYrfkhE4TjZPB2FgoYGnkJFWIt1-2FCwCQYcyBrnXvk3IzMy-2BLkP99MZjXn6-2BBOZTeaSSnveO-2FcIvrKNwk541sN-2BzGkbCPzW9-2B-2FglN3wHzYo9ML0wbGFZqu3OlqyfW5sWbt12VBt6qosPQDGene8VCNpb0HXkGeM-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"></a>If you would like to find out more click <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIFveAkdciXzczg7zEDokGhNiJCDYHoJximnfT5-2BVKb6n-2FRMWuefP0dkFvwaXjmLlvlA4ktVDtWwQ3vF1FOTlBB-2BypwUCyP7keZFzcCgZqRQmJadv4uLI4ulS62sqkGVAozXutNrHVPsk27mFiAmjxSrsiCS1NOw9LI2zKnjwKexNRR2y5fYi50v5chiJCho40PPkM0LRay4599NkotfRSAJ0QGvgzaWvA8UPz8GRo-2BYd0zF84nw0Nzu7wyi9eP-2F8USrRO1sUlMz8NZQsXW9AYFGzn2xQoZhD2e9x8lTidX4JpUJSCNdGFvGiAtCOg-2FsLQdafMjEzozk3EpKZU-2FjFdqEOay4_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHsQWBu8CTqLcyM-2FUHpFIa28SgPb2rdAhmzqZWtD4wJeiH6GYkhV4tfZCGC8FsMjHbNm4MbwGr5DvtmZwBQqvkyOaFFy2yPdI1zPpplUysi-2FhzFOLTyREys7T6cO-2FNTym4x-2F7dVbvg-2FcipdjortxLTp6VWHJ95I1wC5tKUSsMX6AaCr8L8INGXHO6yfMzW4WmzpFoTh92VkoEaUjB5jJ-2FuQo-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F17e7374a3b5c63231790827340fd28f639047b85%2Foriginal%2F1674572818%2F04bb6484bcc93f554258eebc4b21b20b_Capture.PNG%3F1674572818&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=xWHF6imxX_REANAXoMHLgQ--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Woodward Library the future Community Arts & Culture Centre</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Barking and Dagenham Council has been awarded a capital grant from Arts Council England to redevelop the old library on Woodward Road, Becontree Estate into a new community arts and culture centre. It will build on the legacy of the Arts and Culture Hub at Valence Library, which was a base for Becontree Forever and Becontree Broadcasting Station through the centenary. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local residents are being invited to join a series of FREE Woodward Field Trips to amazing creative community spaces across the borough and London. These spaces will inspire and help to build a vision for the new Woodward Arts & Culture Centre.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They are also seeking residents interested in participating in the project who live or work on Woodward Road, Gale Street or near Becontree Station in the RM9 postcode. If you have stories of the surrounding community, or would like to have a photographic portrait taken, Woodward Arts & Culture Centre would like to hear from you- please express your interest <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDVNQ4An7lf9puUDW-2FcNS6hzlcyXve7-2BtutEUt8154vnUykVdNIsYLdWeyp-2FXE-2BOIMnACSdy1ZFwedWPfnZimGm-2BeVqn8KAQJg8qn10QnzbfLDl4d48U1aqhkdlps8DJ5vFuG3cRJbPO8R7qanAaNe9mkedWWEkHlK-2BeG6Vs9f820N4PYItaAnS6K40d4nkahM705WbkizdmNVCRlt1m-2FccPoiMI-2Ft8Uc6wwNsufuTX-2BphVeZ4GysNq3JZdhuPkHdm0qUmX-2BQxnfZtTI18GUTWX-2B4sxC2zXWxIP8QPOP744RClWUuTLWKeQ7UhqMPefBEZOyDehXuIKPBO4cFi2lLkYBKqch17Kb0sr6H91wYAqFglaMD_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHj7UexI8AxIb8J9fjYqhT7eep0566Zv5zCcvA8pntdvx5PuZi5dZ7rOqqjk3JAl7GfCabINXjvHSgrSb7zF1iO8OY-2BqiuHGPGtDJLYwUHCrUqrff9wjeJ01HoExqHc6pWAXowROM20NSPrrRN-2BFpzGztzhDAa8wvRI4bCG0R-2FvatYQk0UOS-2FEKXbD5DWsTKGFjJPFGthNnKc-2FAS0Pd2-2Bjbs-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first field trip will be to the incredible community centre Old Manor Park Library in Manor Park on Sunday 12th February, 1-4pm.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To book a visit click </span><span style="color: blue; 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font-size: 18px;">To find out more about the project click<span style="font-weight: 700;"> </span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIF1nk3DeZZxC5-2FBbUIygrdJG4Z8LrcHkSaTv3jIRbc2WwCO9IpEmGsXYIGLbSFQxkDZIT0-2BrbmCXOjvKlQ2hodzEjdeQe2kubPDCFqwPO6neU-2F33avkF4LuLAJVt20c7b-2FpQPLGP2w6p4HCWEb4K0MJ0AmvhSAmtgaEyVnKl7nZ1spNSn-2BPme5p-2FvEeamuTHjc-2FmaufzIxs1cDKNGnOpPJuWLaLBvz3UyHS-2FXbU2g-2BRollouT7npYPdPVQxJ9CfMGg9PrNrPoHudKgeD7cSf6e3GjsVfrJGIz17HLucTQJoF9MNIBfI9fy-2FzJq8L9bpOx1XN2CwQ24sx6UA4rNEPR9YI2TH_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHj3DoQcLjuyTyHaAcAGKHRisrermSCsH6iCGUxaOexBwsfWaKmzLFxTPIGfG2bkhE8XA3j-2B9RybKQwMBQDooAg6bDEfPWiEV6fbsI3Y7TBXpg2ZjMp9qYQLgnFnsXV4hoWx5Fc39NUwqBBGsLOlcaZ0f1QW-2FKDU5JjAcGEfx7RhtqAxyXDjzs5eLKARZ6v-2FjVf5YBGqX5wZVH-2BoXJWdibZQ-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a><span style="color: blue;">.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; 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display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Gores Brook Living Landscapes</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">The Gores Brook Living Landscape Project aims to uncover the buried Gores Brook through Parsloes Park to create an open are of stream that will provide space for wildlife, relaxation and play. The actual design for this project are yet to be decided.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thames21 need your help with this!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An in-person and online consultation will be happening in March 2023. to take part in this please</span> </span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIGWzgVzBBbDv6Zu3rsSemGgeUfXFHtGUhq3ce0plSNrXwubSLjmnZ9lilWiwbZBV22icc4Djp8I0vk3YRymY-2FNAekmTQBtmZEM1fuZXN7ARK34WhR4r34PQ5h1Cnwe3534tjWRsPZbNG84OP88PUPfZl5k326ZMGK5Oaajbuj9YmUHy8kQZlxL01MD52FcWwk8ILE42L25SuoMlvjaL-2FrMmIKkmzwutbJKiBfBOVj1yzvEeRKH0jPUVaTOr-2BHr9y0VHB9oUSFldJiGBu-2FNcycSI9vjPsY9RrIt90e0hj4xwN-2BpqgNhWduaZCBuGOe9IKgU-3DqOe1_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHn7Tfp-2FpXvNN9Y1R4dL6lCagHFaduoFyJUxF1l65QdNatRA5gKfPocXLHe1JiBfZ5DFiWyJ-2F-2FIVyhcsJeqSnIUQk34aIokbfmr05ZwsYVOK6kpBDpVpQLriNdUxQrSZ0qzZKblRRXkl5kbAhY65n-2F5hy0sQgTVzp-2BnTc-2F184LNubyJRe0Gu8V0j7YHT6HNJgwsckmqtWLKbWuotYirGxbF4-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" target="_blank"><span style="border-color: rgb(231, 231, 231); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; font-weight: 700;">SUSCRIBE NOW!</span></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To find out more about the project click </span></span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDXJZ6obe6edaXBf-2F52-2BRxJuJg2DXxkX7Dmdd58gkA0Q8akwduTMNQhXVI5Q02uP9ZV5iebPuYJn-2FiDFQcHw-2F6hcjt-2FL3MCceuzf9kLzNbFdlZCGVCs6PB8YSlrbTbb5mPISyE11iDcX5nZGPsgRTjEetKa6vPlUxL5VfTvpxHcK-2BG-2Bk-2B-2BE-2FfUb6q-2BUKCkjHcy1XY8wTX20Ljx9xJ1Yhc9bGetSeWXeAQxiM3m8wqsxvmyIXMzKDzsAYmvjD0I-2FPsSjbDKQpz6xuHqQwBp-2F8uBy1LmHiBLWGisNRDsqPxnLbvZUa4EdEOcL4xKFZpclH53f1jhd5X4bz0pXg4MMi4wdd7G4uSzgXR-2Bg331n1BDHcVISCAbLLUTMB-2ByATZzzhD5oCEze74V40ehQA77sVtySo-3DGigV_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHtvZzJPqkP7gZ-2BH-2BhKVQZTRXVTRUjBg2tZj2Pj3Q9gQQ9P0cOJ7MIAUIG-2BsLcnffHrUliCeyi9IWU1dHuckoIKbLVkhYdy4VcpMp4Jpj1hFsxZhtWCi6n-2FH58-2FOhp2i1ygRzDeOavoXLti-2FyjwLE0-2B-2BKR7oV-2FmhBPt1ez4-2FguNYrFxs6nqaCdhMbi-2BjaUH-2FOx4S-2BH1MMWwDejdB-2FKgmyrdM-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</span></span></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">To learn more about the buried Gores Brook click</span> <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDchObK5US5wtVmrCVesjDHncPH3BftNYOmRxt8qm6J3ZqG-2Feay2t8mxmOq406abDbg3meBOVsyNS8J0D3OJqPzbNyOZh60jLu2ZNLmA-2B5LfhjrOM8ngRqzk481c0ApRIg0XmpsVQTIjo-2BwVkBWW-2FNKFZ1WDED-2B90EWchnB1FrUSTYJYi1RVYupd2WI9F8a1YaWjmMh0eM7hC7nZUjWd5ZlDEX2dtpDUFLMc0YcnR95vSOAdLbTUjCs4f-2BDjvRui8XYwzkTKMKNXGyhvB1Tx2BkauyFtA1waU-2Fv5q0iW9bLC1Cv1nLdPM2CU9PKqIYwgobxvVGclL6s4F5zXIOnsQU2s-3D6gKM_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHte7YZu1NBlqhYpzMVbGojc6XUazHrClki785N8-2Fej7MYSyrhMoyUOEA7u5pcq7hx1unqxL-2BYq7O-2BjOfyO3RIdvbvcpgPo2xYR6791vkUhTz6JxqrZp-2BxCtI9hg3lsiFPB-2FYjGtjawV-2BcqtgNORdtqeSx2HEoQ7Osr3-2FEFoAG98jmexiQQBjZcFx-2FwKa7lHU2AL4T1gKejYp4Mtw7zr-2BRxI-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">here</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIFZ6-2F-2F06yl8OEBczgv0X0kcvkstIu1ijfy6E5S2Wjoh1C3HDr45Q0f5uf7xC5-2F543HYkBhc1mTem2Y8pqDNiPsxIKXmOfYihhTsn2lE2yen5qIcSm1R9ALIVhWmTH5Qt5v9lfgy5IzjGEh2nR-2BbPNtihOTb1-2Bm6Zr7Ns6a5uglJqEm0PpyRD-2BeAaLbzL72JlvoBxFsqVo2mCe1-2BfMiJd1fok33X3mzxBhYUArv8VMadlEvB8Cxd8arqRTmRO74Q22SO6IqsJbIrQMdlacXp1yn7d-2FFz2m9gQNsVRztveCTvPlxqg6-2BsOq4tD7IL1ho8d4fNPyC5K5VZ1ywN2l8qbDYU29nWoR-2BtHEl32HngXEwPnnx-2Fa7W-2BIzESg-2Bg-2FxiN8F-2B8M-2BFFuaHDhjk5MUcVe4qunHM2VFzHIyucV3pIj8KwgGWnUeLKwLKazNv-2B1Px0U9XA-3Diloj_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHmhkeT6w7vzE-2FSxKUGvd8hjmFGqc1XXEMA7-2BmnlUGU6c04YHacp7uGGPr5Eso0h4XCkhF9mA0bv4J99C59KxsIyWKzxscNojHVZdl-2B8k3tgF-2FXmj6W3xfJm0VAiknjmDggYqV1SrndnD2ieOgJOVkWBY16n3KBzBnlBclXBn0rato1BmbERsLLp1cUGCRnehmax-2BDCZTp3xU4cAEh9Ytu-2BA-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F17e7374a3b5c63231790827340fd28f639047b85%2Foriginal%2F1670492587%2F2d37b964d983cc68798d7be3575c6bb3_Capture.PNG%3F1670492587&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=ebxK0SPffpfJg.OvSI8QUA--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></a></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Old Dagenham Park – Heart of the Community Project</span></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We would like to thank everyone that responded to the recent resident’s survey. We received a total of 131 responses and some fantastic feedback and suggestions which will help inform the development and delivery of the ‘Heart of the Community’ Project. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms of the next steps. The Council is now reviewing the feedback and working on actions plans for the 3 key elements of the project: Physical works, activities related, and planting trees. So, watch this space for further updates.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will also be contacting those residents who expressed an interest in being actively involved in the project and the management and maintenance of Old Dagenham Park and associated fund raising to deliver future park improvements.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Please email </span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:zafreen.abedean@lbbd.gov.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:zafreen.abedean@lbbd.gov.uk">zafreen.abedean@lbbd.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:laura.toffolo@lbbd.gov.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:laura.toffolo@lbbd.gov.uk">laura.toffolo@lbbd.gov.uk</a> if you would like to be kept in the loop and added to our contact list.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, the next 12 months will be an exciting time for this key community park, and in partnership with residents we hope to improve the services, facilities, and environment for everyone. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you would like to find out more about the project visit our </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIFZ6-2F-2F06yl8OEBczgv0X0kcvkstIu1ijfy6E5S2Wjoh1C3HDr45Q0f5uf7xC5-2F543HYkBhc1mTem2Y8pqDNiPsxFZXh68QAZ5jKa-2B1DC-2FvU3DNx5NFSEngYK-2FKJ584P47OJqf5ydF2dCgNKrkj1kJXnQCduWXvFaftJG53cEaU-2BJd25fF8xqotnagXN5djk5Ka3Kek7vINyVzQVrCRfGH3eliSgZYPHNFp0gNHMVLjWcBwJoBqqZJf8Y20GpjFQpwxt7dt-2BDaGagOrsf5CWpgjve9aMByluO8wAprYT-2F4Yef6Hys1XqqzvVeylRwh9ax78Er3APIVvZELICI1YyDA2SXE14JNXWdfTXmsd5JbQ2-2Bg-3D-3Dvt7Z_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHoB-2FGsZsNfGsRiehKPBWZ2NSExKB0r8NarzF3XNRY8Ot79b9nw27eK3I0DAr81p-2FMdQvYXDSwwsOUT7276-2BgbDFyy6Q021usk2mspA4MJrVOE94zlHJqma55aX-2BLQ4HATMwB-2FkJpMDj7D03iJHWYSk70A-2Flvs0LnDVbXG0WWeJLKS-2BEhCIjiVHTchguR9knecxEZ-2FLtLoI-2FQv0syRiqK9pQ-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">page</a></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fd191f7f08033c7412fbc6c6dfb050a6823c90192%2Foriginal%2F1674652042%2F115b5509f3f73f2a2e3c62e271b1054c_cd.PNG%3F1674652042&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=6fsI7U6No6DwmEdPgDYfqA--~D" style="border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Company Drinks Mini-Winter Warmers / Community Warm Spaces programme</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">The Company Drinks <span style="font-weight: 700;">Mini-Winter Warmers</span> programme will be running through Jan, Feb and March 2023. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They will be hosting a series of special creative activities. Residents can join them for a weekly get together, enjoy great company and celebrate some of the things they love. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Warm food will be provided and you can help your selves to teas and biscuits. </span></span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">All ages welcome!</span></span> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Fridays 1-4pm </span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Tea and biscuits and use of their club room </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Saturdays 1-4pm</span> - Hot food provided and a hands-on creative workshop!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please see the flyer below for the programme of workshops on Saturday afternoons.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Any questions, people can get in touch via </span></span><a href="mailto:contact@companydrinks.info" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:contact@companydrinks.info"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">contact@companydrinks.info</span></a></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fe6c8942b95c3bb29c82de8962b3fdb602edae734%2Foriginal%2F1674652908%2F70aa240eebbbb95d142aa4add08a7495_Studio_arts.PNG%3F1674652908&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=Mmqux9TyznGuqBzbsyW14A--~D" style="border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Great Winter Get Together</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Studio 3 Arts are hosting the winter get together. During this event, they will be offering a variety of activities, including food, entertainment, crafts, and family-friendly activities for all ages. This is a day for the community to come together, have fun, and enjoy the company of one another. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">When</span></span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">: Saturday, January 28th, 2023</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where: Studio 3 Arts, located at Boundary Road, IG11 7JR</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm</span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #242424;">For more information about The Winter Get Together, please visit their website at</span></span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #242424; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDeTQQN8WtnRui7wbS16L3JAs0TBE9-2F7WSHitqG1pBE-2F8uW334O3jnD7I6dJGZxIB-2BW9tQsryd-2BIgcBLU0HJvZVIexgZ242Z-2FGm6pXNbMkTjrdamvfhCkB259l7SFfYE5Vw8OOjaalcWVGzBmzRPgoVPusitrKJgzeR1VIK7-2BLICoVQyJFt-2FqRNbE6XWtFewylx0iiRWTSm8QhlNnMbI-2FQ4UHDOqsayjmmsTN96zoH3-2BLvrc-2Fe7Z9-2Fq6U-2BoP91bgXwGOehxGyzf7fFwTmwisKziuFXMyX5iucZDgnVSxeL2xlkCyV_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHtaE8MfeYdk9GE6R8DTLSuqYxBXx-2BJbNFqGMwBMBW8y7CSJ6ruerEiJetns8v1hFzEEpeQdF9ZO4rM3Y7OGWMMteQOpaoB-2FVtkdPkdiXNXFuuOTJ59SFGRVGTcncHf1431N-2F7nKlI11yPXBsXXXCGBiPFpwWwOWD9A7rPGmjuJxsY-2FsY43GJgav0r0mypj9HFsroVm1tjpOvL0ve-2B-2FwcrUQ-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> https://www.greatgettogether.org/</span></a></span></p><p style="background: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="background: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="background: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #242424; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fd6f4c12caf0b6b3d65f730904491333e79f9545b%2Foriginal%2F1674653334%2F65786896c797551a51fedcaa8902acc3_Debt_Bus.PNG%3F1674653334&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=BI3TjoLZgqPKac3M_zYTfg--~D" style="border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></span></p><p style="background: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="background: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Mobile Debt Advice </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">You can come and talk to a trained debt advisor about your debt and money worries. Find out what local help there is to support your financial wellbeing.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plus, plenty of free goodies to pick up!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When: Friday, 3rd February 2023</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time: 9am - 5pm</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Where: Dagenham Heathway</span></p><p><br /></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fda957e0322324204e72cbabe4cc54d7394ce07e2%2Foriginal%2F1674043851%2F3e2b5fea132595066a700f553cba7918_RRubish.PNG%3F1674043851&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=R2KufXXzEcjz5FTfBr9QoA--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Roding Rubbish </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The inspiring Roding Rubbish community group do incredible work clearing litter and rubbish to make our borough cleaner and safer</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team up with friendly locals and make a difference to your local environment at their first clean-up event of 2023. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Where</span>: Ripple Greenway, Renwick Rd, Barking<br style="background-color: #e8ebfa; color: #242424; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-weight: 700;">When</span>: Sun 29 January<br style="background-color: #e8ebfa; color: #242424; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-weight: 700;">Time</span>: 10am to 1pm</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">For more information and how to sign up to the event click <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDXOSZjujr46ACWNBZcdO8lz6d-2FqJQM1dcWxjOOo-2B1sEs2KYZrsecOGyo2Tt4hLzNRGUVtt-2Fba22StfhRPlfZ3uTE9boXca-2FbntcyVnNhVUoDjCNZojv5DElRB6cJaqStl0irXA4pk46U3Ab6adwQZm5AwAhBJ8x3xlO4g9L5d3PwTMFxOEnLMIq7shIynA2947PKssParBcVes5yTX-2BvLou60ybGJ2l56c4zasRMVTMNWwNTbqK0XXhHgtx50tlebVox6NPkEU0MiNdDGZteOZY-3D7vNf_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHslQ-2BPzLYOG3bWLDrEXKhmMxjHb3fo9VJEeLDekcgDPdEvqPL38U7PCJ8hpsIPFgzrWd-2BhhL105cJUK0iMBvjmYJS0EmDmpBMLwROx9rtav-2BwLmsv2fsrwCxWagvijCjRd4ZJv37qF6SgTSPDAiA-2FjhrgzISmV3IBMNJlnmsb7bZ0Sh1HRnUWtheci3Nqa4x7TezI0FEKi9mpz5LSyLss9o-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">here</a> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F9e33144b9c1d41164625edc658f022279756faf9%2Foriginal%2F1674044629%2F0bedd9983d925e93ae0c73a4ed501397_BBS.PNG%3F1674044629&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=FckjKx8b2AXTyGEcKrZ_NQ--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Becontree Broadcasting Station - Intro to Podcast/Radio workshop</span></span></p><p><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDfVOThKAe9apqFLZDMgoeiCkqm0HQZI16TEZqpj1T1cvMpCB-2FvApqpiiDqfaR3DzhE8B-2BQHgcOCXCxmZAfmhyAzq8rH-2BEKO1ML2Ld76BSfsdXyUvz4ae5ETZawcLim75s-2BAyAGM42-2BkOEAXs7ECPeVQr-2FPUFuCr1mWp0oqR96J550tR2vJPK4lH-2FJdMsr16nROHTmaQzgTP9ZW9JMok7lsKZAsomjUmB6f57C0yJXS65-2B4WI4tIHdKsscKSxYJJeI7eQkUT5YduwKDvnIbPoN76Gkis61giuEyzVK8gWcI2ZiR9s_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHhuxez-2F7Q6b-2F3o4fu0K8jMRy6-2FTBk3RGqhJcIa5qeX30gkMz3mYqLJEo9kn01RXjdCLKzQ8sIl8KHwnOznhU7lKCsR5tjHYzchx5eVCp3SqYpsHkWqacE1xJMKw6CrdB2vrxmk81ZsoUkFcYnYJZLQ2TmjOjfB8gXtT2aOKMW1gPyYsHbVKlf49UyXnGMLcwhDEm5X3BV-2F8BvWtBbGEolwg-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" title="https://www.becontreeforever.uk/radio"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">BBS Community Radio</span></a><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are delivering <span style="font-weight: 700;">FREE</span> workshops, open to residents, on Tuesday 31st January, 6.30-8.30pm at Valence Library Community Hub.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Intro to Podcast/Radio workshop </span>includes the following topics:</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">setting up recording equipment (microphones, mixing desk).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">writing a short script with cues.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">recording a conversational podcast / radio show with everyone trying out different production roles.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">explaining different types of online distribution for your show.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> To register please email <a href="mailto:jnamy@lbbd.gov.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:jnamy@lbbd.gov.uk">jnamy@lbbd.gov.uk</a> or call 07378346832 for more info.</span></span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> </span></span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F85585b65b3db6b4813899ded0f7d4f9cdf9fe2c5%2Foriginal%2F1673522694%2F00a6432ae5e9152723da85dedc13aea6_Air_quality.PNG%3F1673522694&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=VMTaiWkWItFEYZ9TOusvDA--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Your City, Your Voice, Your Air</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Imperial College London supported by the council are starting a new project in Barking and Dagenham, they are hoping to connect with residents across the borough to share knowledge about air quality.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">What’s the project about?</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The project involves building a website where individuals living or working in Barking and Dagenham can ‘pin’ their experiences, perceptions, and questions about air pollution to a digital map. The aim of the project is to generate a clearer, fuller picture of local air quality conditions across the borough. The project is funded by Defra.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you care about your neighbourhood, have opinions about the environment/health/transportation and meet the following criteria, you could become an Ambassador for an air quality research project.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested and meet the following criteria:</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are above the age of 18</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are a resident of Barking and Dagenham or work within Barking and Dagenham</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are willing to attend quarterly meetings for the duration of the project (ending in January 2024)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy tea, biscuits and conversation!</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please complete the survey <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDXtzsS0ANbxEmNV-2BvAMHgD4H4UI72Y75x7-2FjMRmjmw7YpKsrqr-2FafuaYCOVtsXqiKLhPepeWZbbSbMteaDCzuf5yCV89TN8E023fulRKKLGmpIK11xD9Hp-2FLLeWbDp5LIFp3RUT8AlIqtd1F7gQho7G0lgiobS4INbwUm1jvwfq3fCpLszEskP0Dotx0oqVGLnN-2BrsViZuh3O0OHsPVImvql5wHIyqfqvFCj0OWNMVyzIHV4MTbChn6RFc2jzVe1doBBMm8RGHQAELikwbBk-2B0qyo6HK6alODBgcSk13iUcCCI85_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHulCsbU59f8-2FiEuyMAQJJYqUYVLlenv8vk-2FM5xOcuMpgmJZ8KzxnCgHikplB7X1qrGM5fNj16iBqJbZRJgKpUH6MYL9D3HuJGDfIRylNL1Qny0Tn7Agjjbfeyqttf-2BZhRlkaaDdSvd4bPDFlhq-2B5dGKiNKAnmHb5YJNDV4S7OKmUbH4b4vt0Y1pNgSo2iiZO8d1FeBxf-2BHwuUR2GzZzwnOs-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>: or message 07469000574 before 15/02/2023.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Tea, biscuits and transportation compensation will be available! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Click </span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIGP7JYv8MvOjIbtcXD8XPJdWnQSc17DhseT9-2B9kECcsq247NNB0acQagwskNDEw-2BAJWhYwJCbfgXEb-2BXmP728-2FUepr3nVK-2FKD4Y9ZixuOtA4zqifiRSlZIrYx9Kvu-2FIUPeMSglS6p5j-2BfwONV-2By5eceGxE-2FXW07l2lObOCzBGi6U7g7w3IjUMtgUm4dgm8dy-2FIb2R-2F5R-2BCKuZj2Pt-2F17mMJhQxdmUO5dFY7jFl6A0-2FLjIZF5lpeGJ5XqtKc4GWWm045roAp9Kwc1I32BHiY2xwQG-2FOjHP5iS6gRwLK-2FPhxPRZ7dd477Klzar2H7s6PfOPI-3DvNXo_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHor8utlae2u0qZ-2B98JLmGUKkkQJ0qgAU33YzsBX-2FNzFtjsZGxW9R6phryVhfijt1n-2BZRqWQvOIHHrFb8JDk04wmL-2FfIPl7sBGLS3b3b2875hq7EAQY8uYjC7VJB0XhrwTjonikuXtu6A4Wz89v0-2BEOFsLtFXZTkUvTHrl-2B-2F07nP0CmgvVDQk1mblzcJ5MxDpQF5tEpdIcHRDWH8YjB7LMCM-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> to find out more! </span></p><p><br /></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fbad047d89e0c16525b7b3367529e9bf227741c0e%2Foriginal%2F1673359181%2F40a57820e6a917a9b12fb315bc82e369_warm_space.PNG%3F1673359181&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=3Ssii_6iKMSyKEQGY683Cg--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Keeping Warm, Barking and Dagenham</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">As the weather gets colder and heating bills remain high, we want to spread the word about warm spaces that are available to residents across the borough. The w</span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">arm space providers offer a safe, and welcoming environment; see opening times below, that include evenings and weekends. Anyone can pop in and sit, and if not interested in books, can access the public-use computers or any other activities, events, and sessions. Staff and volunteers are always happy to promote what’s on in the library to get people involved. In addition, and alongside our community partners, we have organised </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">some dedicated spaces across the borough where residents can come along to a comfortable space at certain times, have a hot drink and a chat, and if they want to, take part in activities and pastimes. No referrals, just pop in during the open times.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">You can visit the warm <span style="color: black;">community </span>space </span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIGAggYsGcvJ-2FDmRE4UenUqTOWGOsCS1RGY2TBKOHg0qiOfA62n5Y0CISc8L70ebKbGbL1bXT0PCQ6gUhdUFOVNQ2vgh9Ccz1KyXMLRd6IFFGyXAhswgq-2F-2FckrmmCeFxcCWlUsQEL2o2arVwD9kJyvEdkW7bJW2zHqorLkxJRPbA7epsMJeEtvuszKnOsVTJTyD-2FIPy7I3WSpGWL23uyI-2BrmEmYjrv3V3c8nsA2Yd28L0i9bROm81-2BGgmaW2Bx6Rzw-2B65aqhjk2f8RYxy5rk0tjw6upmlgqLHG7AdYR5SYLy-2BgS5E5i4-2F6oH-2FYG1v5HQkCrt0gWgHnyjyOmEkyaWB6XeRZSAm4eIbDYuKyL4hp74tttH3j1uIcXj21IbWz7dlomG6X4-2FY34Un9gGIpqVppUjtQObI-2B1OEC3TMwMwmJzDLA-3D-3DMAxL_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHug-2BfQS7ue8wny6y9UjUvLXt-2FlaVhHJ1akNZqkGzx-2BlGXm-2B-2FwKtkIgNiJRGHqsgcKBcMXsnfvs85jc3rHyiW6BMkTFhEzC1IPAW21QxH9vAC4SbfZbStq6Q-2FEcFWQ5pSK4V6QriZyS6PJPKxMgCs43tTYTrKhiHuUwY1Sm6tEhAtAVF8BR6OFqcTV-2FpygieF4YOpIhe3Hp74ihhWb-2FVurQo-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">page</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> to find out more.</span></p><p><br /></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Ffd792367f77e4abd1ec4c020a300c3fca63af76a%2Foriginal%2F1674047583%2F6842043a1aac1e241d5e509fdf6434fe_womem_empowerment.PNG%3F1674047583&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=C5fDEueFYp284sqnKeXtdQ--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Nominations for Women’s Empowerment Awards 2023</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Less than two weeks left to nominate for Women’s Empowerment Awards 2023</span><br /><br />Local people are being urged to put forward nominations for this year’s Women’s Empowerment Awards, with the deadline for nominations looming.<br /><br />The annual event, which takes place in March to mark the end of Women’s Empowerment Month, celebrates the diverse achievements of women who live and work in Barking and Dagenham.<br /><br />This year’s event features nine different categories, seven of which are open for public nominations, including Educator of the Year Award, Female Volunteer of the Year Award, and Businesswoman of the Year Award.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">This year marks the eighth time the Awards will have been hosted.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The deadline for nominations is Tuesday 31 January 2023. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more details and to nominate </span></span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDTPgFwfVnek8nSIe72QjDaCORurpe8DpNJ2GvSz34bH-2FE9b1UPTM1uASXEdi2prKAL2YJfWYSYWCkv-2BGy0TdITXAVmvDux-2FkpJ4utEZ79TH9hXIjehc-2B1-2FnxBYoW2nQSKB3lQpZVF5nVJ4oI6Flp8g-2BW4OgxOisLP-2BcjObQmjjheKguGnnmo-2FpQVCgsDEA37zoWQOcHlGpuE-2F-2F2rbe2Dmti72D1tYuUoF-2F1sDRKqXSh-2B56C6TI8FjxHHSisOuVYvxX-2BG-2FkwPPQu5AKtF2WL0EPqFdnS6qEeTu9zkLyj6ADl-2F-2BGT6C1QTAyuGf7A345Ca0iji1pluUKE15yiooPtgHxG1i9Z8LXg9fyYQMFi6Fk7-2Fj-2Bbl7i-2FwCNyJoX2xoSi75KgN5QcfYhlqVii1h8eE4PYFpEhAWz5ufMNjgQQ0YJjLGC9mq8RCMGUduHeqLngN9Qx27XFB9-2FD7ZnEe5MS0ueohfug9vZdwB3fAjo2i7jkoWm-2BxVyU7JAIqSyjHU5svbm5-2Fudd73UuuUENlnBHXdiMYaraubiuZMLL3pRV0-2FFAME3GaEmCR-2B0IVb0I2nWNlGSdUI8TYVwZdEfUmQmM7KFY-3DB0lL_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHlg-2B6H37cD0oaTX27RQ2McoiuC6wU-2FSE6LtKmW-2F-2BMVAZrHfxhFanQHcS5vdEuqo7UeswHty1hHtMbsJGHJlosidd6dKZIVXPYW8Hd7q0g2N1-2BSKA6gjfIqUTuFymczOD5cRDCS-2BkbQ0zVod20rPASpm9PdrEazkweb4mgH4f3742oAxtXKgzJhiPI6se1xQ6G-2FWPw8ddjwbjghKzkw1K2ic-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">click here.</span></a></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F7b3d00fd8c819fbd0305c4e985c40bc47b89df02%2Foriginal%2F1674654037%2F9ca8cf2d8392b016008f7d1151f72d14_job_fair.PNG%3F1674654037&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=Il7NZMW4GlNK17znh.qOeQ--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Apprenticeship Jobs Fair - Wednesday 8th February 2023</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">The JobShop in partnership with JCP will be hosting a Jobs Fair during National Apprenticeship week to showcase the apprenticeship opportunities to residents. They have providers and employers attending covering a number of sectors. The jobs fair will take place on Wednesday 8<sup>th</sup> February 10am – 12pm in the Barking Learning Centre (Conference Room).</span></p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-34291534786961445422023-01-31T20:54:00.001+00:002023-01-31T20:54:00.233+00:00<p> </p><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920full-width" id="yiv2435612920mainStructure" style="background-color: white; border-spacing: 0px !important; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 800px; outline: rgb(239, 239, 239) solid 1px; padding: 0px !important; width: 800px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" class="yiv2435612920container" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920container" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; 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word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920full-width" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 90%; min-width: 320px; width: 600px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920full-width" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 90%; min-width: 280px; table-layout: auto; width: 560px;"><tbody><tr><td height="21" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 21px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; min-width: 0px; table-layout: auto; width: 540px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; color: #888888; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px; word-break: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 21px; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Himoinsa y Repsol reinforce their partnership in<br />Spain and Portugal with an action plan for 2023</span></span></td></tr><tr><td height="2" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 2px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; min-width: 0px !important; table-layout: auto; width: auto;"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td height="1" style="border-collapse: unset; 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font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 26px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; min-width: 0px; table-layout: auto; width: 540px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; min-width: 0px; table-layout: auto; width: 540px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="yiv2435612920image-full-width" style="border-collapse: unset; width: 560px; word-break: normal;" valign="top" width="560"><img alt="image" border="0" hspace="0" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgallery.mailbuild.app%2Fcustomers%2FBbKBSjD4%2Fuser_upload%2F20230118180245_560_Firma_acuerdo.jpg&t=1674593623&ymreqid=99ee78f0-57a3-61b1-1ca5-0f000501a300&sig=y5RvgQXvpl.s83Shro7usQ--~D" style="display: block !important; height: auto; line-height: 13px; max-width: 560px; min-width: 0px; outline: none; text-indent: -9999px; width: 540px;" vspace="0" /></td></tr><tr><td height="3" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 3px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td height="31" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 31px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920full-width" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 90%; min-width: 320px; width: 600px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920full-width" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 90%; min-width: 280px; table-layout: auto; width: 560px;"><tbody><tr><td height="1" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 1px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; min-width: 0px; table-layout: auto; width: 540px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; color: #888888; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px; word-break: normal;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: roboto, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">Both companies have intensified their commercial relationship with the aim of offering <span style="font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px;">turnkey solutions</span> to customers interested in acquiring LPG generator sets,<span style="font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px;"> ensuring the availability of equipment and the supply of gas to them.</span> </span></div></td></tr><tr><td height="2" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 2px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; min-width: 0px !important; table-layout: auto; width: auto;"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td height="1" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 1px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td height="1" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 1px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920full-width" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 90%; min-width: 320px; width: 600px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv2435612920full-width" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 90%; min-width: 280px; table-layout: auto; width: 560px;"><tbody><tr><td height="19" style="border-collapse: unset; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; min-height: 19px; word-break: normal;" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; word-break: normal;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-spacing: 0px !important; margin: 0px auto; min-width: 0px; table-layout: auto; width: 540px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse: unset; color: #888888; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px; word-break: normal;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: roboto, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">Himoinsa y Repsol <span style="font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px;">have draw up a joint action plan for 2023</span><span style="line-height: 24px;">,</span> with the aim of bringing this comprehensive solution closer to their customers. It is estimated that gas power generation is set to grow by close to 40% over the next five years, guaranteeing low emissions and minimal noise levels, two features that are very popular with rental companies, especially in the case of events and the use of this equipment in urban areas, where regulations are becoming increasingly strict.</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-18875990835022843852023-01-30T00:00:00.001+00:002023-01-30T00:00:00.174+00:00<p> </p><table style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; color: #333333; empty-cells: show; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; max-width: 100%; width: 601px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); min-width: 5px; vertical-align: top; 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color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">If you would like to be a part of the Network or have any ideas on how the Council can work with you to improve your community, get in touch. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Email:</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Wayne.Trevor@lbbd.gov.uk," rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:Wayne.Trevor@lbbd.gov.uk,">Wayne.Trevor@lbbd.gov.uk,</a> <a href="mailto:Zafreen.Abedean@lbbd.gov.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:Zafreen.Abedean@lbbd.gov.uk">Zafreen.Abedean@lbbd.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Laura.Toffolo@lbbd.gov.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #338fe9; outline-color: var(--bold-outline-color); outline-style: solid; outline-width: 0px !important;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:Laura.Toffolo@lbbd.gov.uk">Laura.Toffolo@lbbd.gov.uk</a></span></span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-58074588913901038432023-01-29T00:00:00.001+00:002023-01-29T00:00:00.177+00:00<p> </p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Ffd792367f77e4abd1ec4c020a300c3fca63af76a%2Foriginal%2F1674047583%2F6842043a1aac1e241d5e509fdf6434fe_womem_empowerment.PNG%3F1674047583&t=1674589362&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1ca0-350035012f00&sig=SKVsNXnzlbZCj2pOyC3p.A--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Nominations for Women’s Empowerment Awards 2023</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Less than two weeks left to nominate for Women’s Empowerment Awards 2023</span><br /><br />Local people are being urged to put forward nominations for this year’s Women’s Empowerment Awards, with the deadline for nominations looming.<br /><br />The annual event, which takes place in March to mark the end of Women’s Empowerment Month, celebrates the diverse achievements of women who live and work in Barking and Dagenham.<br /><br />This year’s event features nine different categories, seven of which are open for public nominations, including Educator of the Year Award, Female Volunteer of the Year Award, and Businesswoman of the Year Award.<br /><br />This year marks the eighth time the awards will have been hosted.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">This year marks the eighth time the Awards will have been hosted.<br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The deadline for nominations is Tuesday 31 January 2023. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more details and to nominate </span></span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDTPgFwfVnek8nSIe72QjDaCORurpe8DpNJ2GvSz34bH-2FE9b1UPTM1uASXEdi2prKAL2YJfWYSYWCkv-2BGy0TdITXAVmvDux-2FkpJ4utEZ79TH9hXIjehc-2B1-2FnxBYoW2nQSKB3lQpZVF5nVJ4oI6Flp8g-2BW4OgxOisLP-2BcjObQmjjheKguGnnmo-2FpQVCgsDEA37zoYLwwPqEaqZln73pqX0DIcAJUaEUdllrPDWliH8r0zy6H93BPOSVaCXy9TlP4Wb46z3uu800grgq-2BtLEQqt-2FruqumEYgjDEHi2gGCy2UdSfql-2B1L0jlwCiG0evZUmj5GaLBZcmJkPdfzM0Ih1OPHIKxK01FJ2CTbDYXJSfrtjij7HQAzpjFswBpzj84AcnzxUJSCrXz4XizeeEMZMERYRdge8lp4T2mpDYcaPNF-2BbNqkn95WWZlJ7t87ERnpujpsO2j1cI0whmH5CrG8F8ipYGrRowHoaz1o2BsjZu31GGD-2BAYGeEqyM7LRKhwDegK7zNXeRJvm802hL7GFyqhrFMSl7m0cFR-2Bh8wDuhp2EO68NKvMI3P5EVHpZtZzXHsXiZfxJghfpTHe1CBgYtoVekmg-3D8nUI_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJRd9WPkEiGtP2XIgLr3lDTZPeDgmGDeELawQg6EIrVxj4jZpvAYY-2BhhKZVtRJ3XiDnleTnP4eeaAoYJJGi14TX-2FmX7-2Fazw65dSSbXsxoyZKTnvJjDNvLUovXoGY5rPBQwRd0jvoiyDiOJ2KikxDvqQO5931yDl2PoK-2Fa1uCBYdlBVD-2BKPVYIdxXulqkG2LT-2BbmpE63JcdZk2FIk29UbJiijjc6ddtg9RT8gc-2BDvrSXEcxablCpoLdTuoQUX56G0O58-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">click here.</span></a></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-26579865302113598722023-01-27T00:30:00.001+00:002023-01-27T00:30:00.182+00:00<p> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F2fd937b2792a889f7487c9a831eb1d39b9d59744%2Foriginal%2F1674061040%2F80c3c9d357f645408def5f822829517a_castle_creen.PNG%3F1674061040&t=1674589362&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1ca0-350035012f00&sig=ZUyKykpEBIAmMuR130e9fw--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">At Castle Point Resource Centre</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Castle Point opens its warm welcoming space every Mondays 4pm - 7.30pm (food served at 5.30pm). </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The space is open for everyone and all facilities are free</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come in, enjoy a hot meal, coffee or tea and be warm </span></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bring a book or a craft, read a paper or magazine, do a jigsaw or just relax</span></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Children can do their homework, play board games </span></span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where: <span style="color: #202124;">163 Bennett's Castle Ln, Dagenham RM8 3YJ</span> </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">For more information you can call: 020 8227 1927 </span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-40418039303237285422023-01-26T21:03:00.000+00:002023-01-26T21:03:02.442+00:00<p> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F17e7374a3b5c63231790827340fd28f639047b85%2Foriginal%2F1674572818%2F04bb6484bcc93f554258eebc4b21b20b_Capture.PNG%3F1674572818&t=1674766383&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c1f-e50001015c00&sig=xWHF6imxX_REANAXoMHLgQ--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Woodward Library the future Community Arts & Culture Centre</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Barking and Dagenham Council has been awarded a capital grant from Arts Council England to redevelop the old library on Woodward Road, Becontree Estate into a new community arts and culture centre. It will build on the legacy of the Arts and Culture Hub at Valence Library, which was a base for Becontree Forever and Becontree Broadcasting Station through the centenary. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local residents are being invited to join a series of FREE Woodward Field Trips to amazing creative community spaces across the borough and London. These spaces will inspire and help to build a vision for the new Woodward Arts & Culture Centre.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They are also seeking residents interested in participating in the project who live or work on Woodward Road, Gale Street or near Becontree Station in the RM9 postcode. If you have stories of the surrounding community, or would like to have a photographic portrait taken, Woodward Arts & Culture Centre would like to hear from you- please express your interest <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDVNQ4An7lf9puUDW-2FcNS6hzlcyXve7-2BtutEUt8154vnUykVdNIsYLdWeyp-2FXE-2BOIMnACSdy1ZFwedWPfnZimGm-2BeVqn8KAQJg8qn10QnzbfLDl4d48U1aqhkdlps8DJ5vFuG3cRJbPO8R7qanAaNe9mkedWWEkHlK-2BeG6Vs9f820N4PYItaAnS6K40d4nkahM705WbkizdmNVCRlt1m-2FccPoiMI-2Ft8Uc6wwNsufuTX-2BphVeZ4GysNq3JZdhuPkHdm0qUmX-2BQxnfZtTI18GUTWX-2B4sxC2zXWxIP8QPOP744RClWUuTLWKeQ7UhqMPefBEZOyDehXuIKPBO4cFi2lLkYBKqch17Kb0sr6H91wYAqFglaMD_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHj7UexI8AxIb8J9fjYqhT7eep0566Zv5zCcvA8pntdvx5PuZi5dZ7rOqqjk3JAl7GfCabINXjvHSgrSb7zF1iO8OY-2BqiuHGPGtDJLYwUHCrUqrff9wjeJ01HoExqHc6pWAXowROM20NSPrrRN-2BFpzGztzhDAa8wvRI4bCG0R-2FvatYQk0UOS-2FEKXbD5DWsTKGFjJPFGthNnKc-2FAS0Pd2-2Bjbs-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first field trip will be to the incredible community centre Old Manor Park Library in Manor Park on Sunday 12th February, 1-4pm.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To book a visit click </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDVNQ4An7lf9puUDW-2FcNS6hxOthwmo0R3ixEdXuwFfIAl5w6VRJvC-2BFhm5aHZEUYwUPATw6A0Ypptd2UkabqBWSleWWyvuOO6tL4BZT-2BDRQzeeknSmBS6MRIW6tJVak9xSX06c67tVytovrC7axwACft34lZgb6RP0G-2Fpmu1a2ZQh-2BEv-2BpkBuR-2BtU-2Bc58rI0S7uvqjLSc70uaaSahNV59FuUPahpnmnZNWwGd4T-2B8t-2B74Ghv94vd7Omqb3ijitlx4ju-2BLqpXvSo59I4MYbUfaveGD1lSkguquDGgYRWLxJzRK9N-2B-2Bi67XQ3FoYJNObiaO-2FvZYdFV3OhJyPlZB723HLpg-3DDjMv_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJQedueRnHBKuGDubn3EACpyeRa6ElSlyH2nHM8yC6OQHiah-2FRQnwCRE02T-2BwOj0O4SfsPxuJycUWD4tX-2FCo-2FlVRdr2-2Fe6TB1tmkoJ3H55qXBzBKtNN-2Bcfvl4kXytLOspqWXpVfx1OvXPpr4F7sZiJIvnUeeaoUtTxy5tKRp2F3KaOq-2FyrMXPz3PfLPhmhKOz2mTqGb8RcvJDQDkV9CyipTW4LbubitS1IZ5ii0xI1zH1JwO88t-2FanJR-2B3ipIzMmqzU-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-54120012042078597722023-01-26T00:00:00.001+00:002023-01-26T00:00:00.196+00:00<p> </p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fbad047d89e0c16525b7b3367529e9bf227741c0e%2Foriginal%2F1673359181%2F40a57820e6a917a9b12fb315bc82e369_warm_space.PNG%3F1673359181&t=1674589362&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1ca0-350035012f00&sig=4_AbnG51xcAfKsjoVO2uWw--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Keeping Warm, Barking and Dagenham</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">The rise in cost - of - living disproportionately affect residents in Barking and Dagenham as many do not have the financial resilience needed to get through this winter.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, keeping warm, with utility bills at an eye-watering high, is an impossibility for many over the coming months, with harsh choices to make regarding heating or eating. To address this in a small way, we want to spread the word about warm spaces to residents as the weather gets colder.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Warm Space</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Warm Space providers offer a safe, and welcoming environment; see opening times below, that include evenings and weekends. Anyone can pop in and sit, and if not interested in books, can access the public-use computers or any other activities, events, and sessions. Staff and volunteers are always happy to promote what’s on in the library to get people involved. In addition, and alongside our community partners, we have organised </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">some dedicated spaces across the borough where residents can come along to a comfortable space at certain times, have a hot drink and a chat, and if they want to, take part in activities and pastimes. No referrals, just pop in during the open times.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">You can visit the warm <span style="color: black;">community </span>space </span><a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDe5QiRRhXvHfNfPA-2BdMvmIGAggYsGcvJ-2FDmRE4UenUqTOWGOsCS1RGY2TBKOHg0qiOfA62n5Y0CISc8L70ebKbGbL1bXT0PCQ6gUhdUFOVNQ2vgh9Ccz1KyXMLRd6IFFGyXAhswgq-2F-2FckrmmCeFxcCWlUsQEL2o2arVwD9kJyvEdkW7bJW2zHqorLkxJRPbA7epsMJeEtvuszKnOsVTJTyD-2FIPy7I3WSpGWL23uyI-2Brm1gUQfo9clMosAHwCqwhjTF7Ztqix0snsBIHk1k-2Fh0XNpt88grOr0eVuM4QYPP-2FiMdFli6ucAVmY8BBT5Uh-2FXp7Lb1vVqyiUf5nG4k4jfxTfJGhbMGmEEP9LWdmN-2BSBKYigfQI1l90b59bfAwWT-2FK8qyk37r-2FagnLHMHlvNOjlS7QQejLREAt2lPKm7XzGxmt48efd-2FrK1cNkosiFHhmb0Q-3D-3DARfD_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJRd9WPkEiGtP2XIgLr3lDTZPeDgmGDeELawQg6EIrVxjwl75carOcilVK5WEdxuKYLOF0jXEn8LwMcdbRQ2WFpRTUrtc-2BRATb6Htj4ABHEKwGR-2FxeeqjiQ6DOX6uI1n9oVbxuVZ5sEpIHPH1GhQSCLuK8HuRWKGjmL11RsiXYihHfOOMWTOub29syngMrm0rovgmZRkb3L2rCYPierF0S8L35XF30RZWpM46kAkne2NZZZGs-2Fr8ZFtZ5d6DJx69QXA-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">page</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> to find out more</span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-65947584374966806002023-01-25T19:50:00.001+00:002023-01-25T19:50:00.194+00:00<p> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2F9e33144b9c1d41164625edc658f022279756faf9%2Foriginal%2F1674044629%2F0bedd9983d925e93ae0c73a4ed501397_BBS.PNG%3F1674044629&t=1674589362&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1ca0-350035012f00&sig=RNQoKybkczPRRM5lYXQaEQ--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; 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font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">BBS Community Radio</span></a><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are delivering <span style="font-weight: 700;">FREE</span> workshops, open to residents, on Tuesday 31st January, 6.30-8.30pm at Valence Library Community Hub</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Intro to Podcast/Radio workshop </span>includes the following topics:</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">setting up recording equipment (microphones, mixing desk).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">writing a short script with cues.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">recording a conversational podcast / radio show with everyone trying out different production roles.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">explaining different types of online distribution for your show.</span></span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> To register please email <a href="mailto:jnamy@lbbd.gov.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:jnamy@lbbd.gov.uk">jnamy@lbbd.gov.uk</a> or call 07378346832 for more info.</span></span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> </span></span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-81979762119549584992023-01-24T20:28:00.000+00:002023-01-24T20:28:04.449+00:00<p> <b style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Kamati ya Bunge Yapongeza Mageuzi Wizara ya Utamaduni</span></b></p><div class="msg-body P_wpofO mq_AS" data-test-id="message-view-body-content" style="color: #1d2228; 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text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> </span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Pongezi hizo zimetolewa na Wajumbe wa Kamati hiyo wakati wakitoa maoni, ushauri na mapendekezo mbalimbali, baada ya kupokea Taarifa hiyo iliyowasiliswa na Naibu Waziri wa Wizara hiyo Mhe. Pauline Gekul, Januari 24, 2023 Dodoma.</span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> </span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Akizungumza baada ya kupokea taarifa hiyo, Mwenyekiti wa Kamati hiyo Mhe. Stanslaus Nyongo amesema wizara hiyo imeendelea kufanya maboresho mbalimbali ambayo yanasaidia wadau wake kujiajiri, kupata kipato na zaidi kuchangamsha nchi kupitia sekta zake.</span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> </span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">"Naipongeza sana wizara kama wajumbe walivyotangulia kusema, wizara hii sasa imepunguza maswali kutoka kwa wabunge, imekua wizara yenye tija kwa nchi, tunaona mafanikio katika sekta zake, michezo inafanya vizuri na inatangaza nchi, sanaa inazalisha matajiri wa umri mdogo na fursa nyingi zinaendelea kupatikana kupitia wizara hii" amesema Mhe. Nyongo.</span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> </span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Awali, Naibu Waziri Mhe.Gekul akiwasilisha taarifa hiyo ameeleza kuwa, katika kipindi cha Julai hadi Desemba 2022, wizara imetekeleza mambo mengi ikiwemo kuratibu Siku ya Kiswahili Duniani, Mashindano ya Urembo na Utanashati kwa Viziwi, kuratibu ushiriki wa Timu za Taifa katika Mashindano mbalimbali ikiwemo Fainali za Kombe la Dunia za mpira wa Miguu Kwa Walemavu na Wanawake chini ya Miaka 17.</span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> </span></p><p class="yiv6616362035MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; 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color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fehq-production-europe%2Fda957e0322324204e72cbabe4cc54d7394ce07e2%2Foriginal%2F1674043851%2F3e2b5fea132595066a700f553cba7918_RRubish.PNG%3F1674043851&t=1674589362&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1ca0-350035012f00&sig=FODwR5Rbqtgu.GI3zJvI_Q--~D" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px 1px; position: relative; text-indent: -9999px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Rodding Rubbish </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The inspiring Roding Rubbish community group do incredible work clearing litter and rubbish to make our borough cleaner and safer</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team up with friendly locals and make a difference to your local environment at their first clean-up event of 2023 </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Where</span>: Ripple Greenway, Renwick Rd, Barking<br style="background-color: #e8ebfa; color: #242424; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-weight: 700;">When</span>: Sun 29 January<br style="background-color: #e8ebfa; color: #242424; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-weight: 700;">Time</span>: 10am to 1pm</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">For more information and how to sign up to the event click <a href="https://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDXOSZjujr46ACWNBZcdO8lz6d-2FqJQM1dcWxjOOo-2B1sEs2KYZrsecOGyo2Tt4hLzNRGUVtt-2Fba22StfhRPlfZ3uTE9boXca-2FbntcyVnNhVUoDjCNZojv5DElRB6cJaqStl0irXA4pk46U3Ab6adwQZm5AwAhBJ8x3xlO4g9L5d3Pw8-2F7VH54w9m7-2BYpH-2BqiOPNYYzhA3Ah95vqn8fVtR6bUzPTZBtgyJaFvwi4LbMnxHvxKfDNFzRzFVnLuoVZmQr-2FZLDD04vpqDZ0Uswyi-2B5GCA-3D1VQZ_pIKRKRpQUHrcfPMhk4fVL9cKKR68idjAzGr2z7fTeJRd9WPkEiGtP2XIgLr3lDTZPeDgmGDeELawQg6EIrVxj9aiJ5IarmaSjS2toIbytwLrHmGObQf4Wg-2FymJiFnj36txoVuFu1vlAjmYpsYcWY3gtWWc8Hv6-2BUXEfXtTUMbl8MSWbztXzW4XqNzSWX4bk-2Bx-2B2B-2BGUkk0Z6owCOYObx3Qu-2BTs3zQR-2BPFK74GL9vgtkcS6Wp01hRzDT15xJOCOHQHrPbIPxa33JM211ChrJ5Qq1RGTYXJWxiz5-2BUhJcA1hs-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">here</a> </span></p>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508085298443791044.post-9585377491763150862022-11-16T21:04:00.000+00:002022-11-16T21:04:00.918+00:00<p> </p><table align="center" bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; max-width: 600px;"><tbody><tr><td style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="word-break: normal;"><br /><img alt="#" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.elasticemail.com%2Fuserfile%2F69307f65-67da-488d-8436-982d735f9f60%2Fcommonwealth_press_release.jpg&t=1668632566&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c9c-87000101be00&sig=XRhLsAp07ISRQjnG.ae_Ng--~D" style="text-indent: -9999px;" width="600" /></td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="word-break: normal;"><p style="color: #37377d; font-size: 18pt;"><b>COP27: “We cannot compromise with catastrophe, so we must compromise with each other” - Commonwealth Secretary-General</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>16 November 2022</b></p><p style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>For Immediate Release</b></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="max-width: 600px; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Calibri; font-size: 12pt; word-break: normal;"><p></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><img alt="" height="394" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproduction-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fs3fs-public%2Fstyles%2Fbanner%2Fpublic%2F2022-11%2FDSC09574%2520cscopy.jpg%3FVersionId%3DG2ZcEY1O7gPLtGcoOa_zvNuL7wbU4bsR%26itok%3DFZ49kSJp&t=1668632566&ymreqid=9162b72f-0fa5-bd0e-1c9c-87000101be00&sig=bCot1Cqlt3S0_TWR6L6wVw--~D" style="text-indent: -9999px;" title="" width="600" /></span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has urged countries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh to progress talks towards a meaningful outcome by the end of the week.</span></strong></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">As the final days of negotiations approach for the annual summit, attended by more than 35,000 delegates from almost 200 nations, the Secretary-General called for actions that will close the gaps on emissions, finance and justice, while taking into account the needs of vulnerable countries. </span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">In her statement to the conference plenary, the Secretary-General Scotland emphasised:</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">“As climate change advances, we have lost momentum. The gap on emissions, finance and justice has widened, while the window for action continues to narrow. </span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">“It is our duty to close that gap – and this process is our only chance. Because we cannot compromise with catastrophe, so we must compromise with each other.”</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">She highlighted the series of climate disasters that have affected millions of people across the Commonwealth in recent months. In Pakistan, devastating floods have claimed more than 1,700 lives and affected 33 million people since June. Similarly in Nigeria, more than 600 people have died and 1.3 million displaced, due to the worst floods seen in the country in more than a decade.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">The Secretary-General continued:</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">“Vulnerable states face being consumed by the waves or drowned by debt. The unthinkable has become typical…</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">“We must reject the violence of inaction against those who need us to succeed, now and for generations to come, and commit ourselves to action on land, ocean, energy, finance and resilience.”</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">The Commonwealth comprises 56 member countries brought together by shared values and principles, including 33 small states, 25 of which are small island developing states.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">In 1989, Commonwealth Heads of Government met in <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=p4bDROYRourVloHt9V-0KrDIAW4bjqjuoD64rVS7l4iFXsW9z4mW8XSFCkEUD7dhOToglVL6ehqzy0mQQtNo3yPKmXqOfGkpOOTxu4UAT62AguG5eWhSuuSNl0H3Yd5CeHXyBzNJp_y3WSYkOwd31mMEZtsMmJWicaP7b9IqPsObN1a18gtOtAsTiCbMvtELAA2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">Langkawi</a>, Malaysia, and raised the alarm on the “permanent and irreversible damage” to the environment, demanding a “co-ordinated global effort” to address the challenge.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Since then, the Commonwealth has championed global advocacy around climate change and ocean action. This year, Secretary-General Scotland is heading a delegation from the Commonwealth Secretariat to COP27, with the aim of amplifying the concerns of member countries, advocating for small and other vulnerable states, supporting partnerships and raising awareness about the various Commonwealth programmes offered to support members.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">This includes initiatives such as the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=B8ywtqnwLk1HfLTcCdw2TbCoNnG6H0Cpt5E9sjunukG50SmGBigfDNsO8iRLxMWs5wbbUCgl4KlcbCz_tN-rFAvj85NTCnbbvKvr4PXqBW2NnNBXDN_i1oGWoCN9-xizyca8hOWr52xiJ5x4C1G8CCMICGs1Ek9qnslT90bV_JypEAUimGXS3671YJcopt_S7g2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Living Lands Charter</a>, the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=ojuWPTZW72oPtknPFUw9obzmvw1mT53LrzRA_VbYxoOuIhFVsFPu8yhZL4lsGlt9JTnupLOyuhW-a2Mufk2j0nyisKNpchcASjzfEiJAPR-MDd6SxmN45X-Bj0qwPg_D3fMR9OGVp_Bx-iO_cAyeok01" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Blue Charter</a>, the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=wtBUrSWMrYzCbDpIzaUk3P9YB90kfbNvZCkje2q1txuXPeNUfRvGC8BZhiWbw8dcjejeIDjGOCU0UF48q-tSKjrpXX1wQd6S9RVwqEddNMdkilojU_Y-OxK9fGAK_li73t4aUXmweM-KKKF-PVVj3JsvYwqYNGGOqVny4YBaIafKuK9LoRKnD9s3QCF_re93UtSi2zKKBkIC86JFAYNwTpM1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub</a> and the <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=TDriYepZBKqtkFAiUWRTASan3lF3BVzBk3H52GcPPb1w6DYktBEzUrEF3l_H1esurS4tUibL87qBTavIgXuYHpkQydhVtzTEh-W_3RCgPLCZokunhH5TzJ9Hip72073-sN5S7KLbJwqXPDOBmNPqWdc_0_-WeYmtI_zpXraykcM8T3Bo_R90fwdCCfLqFCL0kucJ0h_gi_nEBx2PgbNTbbc1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Agenda</a>.</span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.4px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"> </p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.4px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.8px;">Download the Secretary-General's <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=7Ppsg4FM5Fi3cKpLieffHDw0qxiUgkFldiX5uNZxmWhhTHe45l6f_arD0oXgVpGimXscO9fFjyq7Q6tuw1XPuL60eQBb5ZJza5UdrnkSwTofxZGR8kqOywv4oRp6-sNOIPF-RI0uAJ2fI3n6zh7N-pBIOZpszo4RjS506CJwZN2runVlW86MAOl-LtYUd9p6ojYWojNZwoXxq4h3cdxUdN-mtNdVx7WEmoWFVs9MQx3YR-KuH57rpLRo_maSxY8JheQGyGNCo1Lz49UYwJFmY9iO7-a2bzFoe6h2gbVhIfAjiPYPGxADxNUYqbJtWhkKeA2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">full statement</a> or <a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=vDeIb3vQLMs-NOFyyGVIqKiIrv6ah-qq5t9vrSKh4T8XXCntuGHEHYZC_aIF32zQW_iLKe4BNQRQR2UNHjhypb5dRYJ5JgTW9IvuCyZWsVvp-9L8CfAkfcoQEcdcDq5VeVPZZ2ZcypZcXXx25VL0CTbx8R2cfiZV6Y4CLro0GDivOprRd5h9D5Gv4e7aobkSNqxq7C7yK6IRRBBjsUqQc0yMD1NvRK-25P133PE2UK5QT0Aj-ZaSRG3T6GT4rWyF9w2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">watch the video</a></span></strong></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.4px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.8px;">For Commonwealth events at COP27, follow #CommonwealthForClimate, or visit </span></strong><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #0563c1; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.8px;"><a href="http://tracking.commonwealth.int/tracking/click?d=zEB4sviztooUWeHG6q_jH77PBHSs0aW04HVTs6e7aVYagTIKcFsKhXxZIchXtxIIk8HpYj0GRZSpPeRW8hAXrw3huJzYpbQZn4Fela-9Tp5liSGNCNbYdi1BwlbbZ9VRzaib5kOU0i0Y8QQLEmmbTtY1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">www.thecommonwealth.org/cop27</a></span></strong></span></p><p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.4px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"> </p><p><b>Notes to Editors</b></p><p></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal sovereign states. Our combined population is 2.5 billion, of which more than 60 per cent is aged 29 or under.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Commonwealth spans the globe and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. Thirty-three of our members are small states, many of which are island nations.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Commonwealth Secretariat supports member countries to build democratic and inclusive institutions, strengthen governance and promote justice and human rights. Our work helps to grow economies and boost trade, deliver national resilience, empower young people, and address threats such as climate change, debt and inequality.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Member countries are supported by a network of more than 80 intergovernmental, civil society, cultural and professional organisations.</span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ayoub mzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579708896455804423noreply@blogger.com