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"Conflict, injustice, and weak institutions, is one of the greatest barriers to development of societies worldwide. Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive communities, ensuring justice is accessible to all, and establishing institutions that are effective, transparent, and representative at all levels....In both Palestine and the United States of America, strengthening community voices and representation through local initiatives and workshops help contribute to the end of local struggles and the advancement of SDG 16. In Palestine, local actions contribute to therapy and healing after traumatic events and in the state of Arizona, local actions fight to end water scarcity. Though these local actions differ in both Palestine and the United States of America, in both countries they promote peaceful initiatives that support the community and address local issues. Finally, through examining existing local initiatives in both Palestine and the United States of America, local communities create sustainable solutions and promote long-term peace." ~ Team Voices for Change, Buddies Without Borders Online Forum
Think Globally, Act Locally. Global Goals can only be achieved by global citizens with local sensitivity. Given the opportunity, we asked the participants what change project they would create in their own community to help make the world a better place, and here are their answers.
Please click on the links below to see the team's research and ideas. Vote for your favorite team based on their proposals’ 1) creativity 2) feasibility and 3) potential impact by clicking on "like". The team that receives the most "likes" by the end of Wednesday, April 9 (11:59 PM UTC) will win the People's Choice Award,
Sahethi Shiva Ratnapu - BASIS Scottsdale - United States of America
Sama Salameh - Ramallah Friends School - Palestine
Click on "like" to vote for Voices for Change. Join us in the next Buddies Without Borders Online Forum for a chance to stand on the world stage and make a global connection no matter where you are.
*The Best Team will be chosen by the Panelists. The Best Representative will be chosen by the Forum participants. The Pioneers will be chosen by the Team Coaches. (Who's Who).