Equity for a Better World
Asia P3 Hub newsletter, March 2019 issue
This month we celebrated two global events: International Women’s Day on March 8th and World Water Day on March 22nd. IWD promotes balance for a better world (gender-balance to be specific), while WWD highlights the importance of water — a basic human right.
Balance, rights, fairness — often talked about, but does everyone really experience it? If three people of different heights are given boxes of equal levels to step on so they can see over the fence (as in the left photo above), is there balance? What is actually the difference between Equality and Equity? Equality is treating everyone the same, while Equity is giving everyone what they need to be successful.
Equity is required to achieve equality. Equity is also one of the core principles of partnering. It is one thing that we must always keep in mind, whether we’re collaborating, addressing humanitarian issues, or solving world peace!
Our newsletter this month is packed with inspiring stories, quotes of wisdom, and helpful advice to take away, so you can do your part in making this world a better place for all.
GLOBAL EVENTS — Women and Water
Happy International Women’s Day!
On March 8, the whole world celebrated International Women’s Day. This year, the campaign theme is #balanceforbetter, encouraging everyone to help create balance towards a better working world. Everyone has a part to play, and this theme provides a unified direction to guide and galvanize continuous collective action. We asked women leaders in our community for their thoughts on how partnerships can contribute to a balanced, better world. Check out what they have to say!
[Read this short blog]
World Water Day 2019: To “Leave No One Behind”, Go Where No One Wants To Go
Whoever you are, wherever you are in the world, safe and clean drinking water is your human right. However, 2.1 billion people are still living without safe water at home. Marginalised groups — women, children, refugees, indigenous peoples, disabled people — and people in fragile contexts and hard to reach places are often overlooked, and they face additional challenges to access and manage the safe water they need. March 22nd is World Water Day and this year’s theme, “Leaving no one behind,” is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons so many people are being left behind. World Vision sometimes goes to extreme lengths to ensure that the most vulnerable children and communities in fragile contexts have access to sustainable clean water, sanitation and hygiene. Read our reflections and stories in this article!
[Read the full article]
INNOVATION STORIES
Sikka: The Blockchain-Based Application Putting Money in the Hands of Nepal’s Rural Communities
Sikka is a digital asset transfer platform with blockchain-based application designed for financially marginalised rural population in Nepal, funded by and incubated in the Nepal Innovation Lab (NLab) in Kathmandu. Financial inclusion for women and rural communities is important for them to achieve equity. Find out how Sikka has helped Nepalis who live in remote and hard-to-reach areas to receive cash through their mobile phones!
[Read the full article]
Why Art Needs Science and Science Needs the Arts
Digital cameras, personal computers, smartphones, music… these are some examples of science and arts combined! The combination of the creativity of the arts with the technical knowledge and skills of science to create something new has led to many of the combinatorial innovations that we now take for granted. Read how the coming together of technology and the arts has applications for the humanitarian sector and beyond.
[Read the full article]
ASIA P3 HUB IN ACTION
Putting the Social in Healthcare: Health x Social
On March 14, we had interesting conversations with a diverse group of attendees at the Health x Social event about integrated healthcare in Singapore, as we explored the power of collaboration to bridge the gaps and co-create solutions to help make the patients’ journey much better, no matter the age and no matter the stage they are at in their journey. Health x Social is an event jointly organised by Asia P3 Hub and raiSE Singapore, as part of our Bridges and Boats Series and raiSE’ Industry Circle Series.
[Highlights of the Event]
CONVERSATIONS
All-Rounder: Angel Theodora
What is an all-rounder? It is a person who exhibits versatility and adaptability, able to adjust and move, not just across types of jobs, but in different countries, cultures and contexts as well. Within World Vision in Asia Pacific, one person that quickly comes to mind when we think about all-rounders is Angel Theodora, Programmes and Operations Director of World Vision Nepal. Check out our conversation with her for some nuggets of wisdom, and find out more about what being an all-rounder is all about.
