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Blog, South Asia
September 30, 2024

HNSA conducted training for its affiliates to build their capacity in fundraising and writing effective proposals on June 19th-21st and August 14th-16th, 2024. The objectives of the training were to enhance the skills of participants in designing programs and developing proposals that address their organisational needs and concerns. For any organisation, raising funds is crucial...

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Africa, Blog
September 30, 2024

HomeNet Africa held two consultative meetings with HNI affiliates, as well as national networks and organisations in Uganda and Rwanda, on September 11-12, 2024. The consultative meeting in Uganda brought together representatives from 10 HNI affiliates: Afri-Youth Support Organisation (AYSO), Envirojewels, Tukolerewamu, Maaruf Development Group, Patience Pays Uganda, Children and Youth Empowerment Link (CAYEL), Uganda Youth...

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Africa, Blog
September 30, 2024

HomeNet Kenya successfully registered and launched the HomeNet Kenya Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) in 2023 and is currently enrolling members and facilitating savings. To further enhance SACCO services for the membership, HomeNet Kenya seeks to support the SACCO in installing and implementing a platform to manage membership details, loan processing, recovery, and the...

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Blog, South East Asia
September 29, 2024

From September 19-21, 2024, HomeNet Southeast Asia (HNSEA) sent three representatives—who are also members of the Executive Committee of HNI—to the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/People Forum (ACSC/APF 2024) in Dili, Timor-Leste. This forum is held in parallel with the ASEAN Summit, which will bring together leaders from ten states in the first week of October...

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Blog, South East Asia
September 29, 2024

By:  Suntaree Saeng-ging, Regional Coordinator of HomeNet South East Asia On August 13, 2024, leaders from HomeNet Thailand, along with the Federation of Informal Workers—comprising domestic workers, market vendors, and motorcycle taxi drivers—met with the Social Security Scheme Boards, which are the first boards elected directly by insured workers. They urged the development of benefits, services,...

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Blog, COTRADO ALAC
September 29, 2024

On August 10th, 2024, a regional workshop was held with Latin American leaders of COTRADO ALAC. The agenda included discussions on the current state of social protection in the region and planning for a regional meeting in El Salvador scheduled for January 2025. HNI also provided an update on the ongoing project to map social...

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Blog, COTRADO ALAC
September 29, 2024

By: Tatiana Rojas, Coordinator of CONATRADO Chile and member of the Executive Committee of HomeNet InternationalAccording to the ILO (International Labor Organization), the majority of caregivers are women, who mostly care for their children, grandchildren, and the elderly. This division of roles is based on the cultural perception that care work is predominantly a female...

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Blog, Eastern Europe and Central Asia
September 29, 2024

The Tenth Anniversary of HomeNet Eastern Europe and Central Asia took place from August 5 to 13, 2024 in Bulgaria. The celebration began in Bansko, featuring discussions on the place and importance of traditional souvenirs in tourism, with representatives from municipalities and guests from Central Asia and Eastern Europe.Highlights included an international fashion show showcasing...

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Blog, Eastern Europe and Central Asia
September 27, 2024

HomeNet Eastern Europe and Central Asia held a Field Seminar in Kyrgyzstan from July 4 to 7, 2024, which proved to be an enriching experience for all participants. The seminar kicked off on Thursday, July 4, in Bishkek, with presentations from newly welcomed members, including the National Association of Small and Medium Business from Bulgaria,...

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Blog
September 27, 2024

The HNI Gender Committee has made significant progress on its ongoing initiatives. One such initiative is the "Gender and Home-Based Work" survey, which was launched on March 7th. This survey gathered insights from 405 home-based workers across five regions in multiple languages, highlighting the diverse experiences and challenges they face, particularly concerning issues related to...

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