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Democracy without women is no democracy at all. 👊 Yet the reality is deeply troubling: only 14% of heads of state are women, and less than 1% of global aid supports feminist grassroots movements.  It’s time for change—but how do we make it happen? 🤔 Join us on October 9th at 4 PM UTC for our webinar, "From Margins to Majorities: Women's Rise to Political Power."  This is the first in our series aimed at accelerating a fairer world, faster. 🌍✨ 💪 What You’ll Gain: • Insights into the barriers women face in politics. • Strategies from NGOs and grassroots organisations to fast-track women and marginalised voices into leadership. • Understanding the importance of investing in women and how feminist funders are overcoming challenges. • Insight into emerging trends in holistic support for women political leaders. 🔥 Meet Our Speakers: • Ayesha Gardiner, Associate Strategy Director, Shape History (Host) • Suyen Barahona Cuan, Executive Director, Women’s Political Leadership Fund • Irene M., Executive Director, Pollicy • Lindiwe Mazibuko, Founder and CEO, Futurelect; Former MP, South Africa 💡 Why Attend? A government lacking gender balance is a government that fails. Join us to empower women and ignite change! RSVP now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/epb92ZNB #WomenInPolitics #WomenInLeadership

Businesses are missing the point on sustainability. 🌍❌ After 2 days at B Lab UK's Louder than Words festival and Sustainability LIVE this week, here’s what the Shape History team learned: 🚫 Get Serious or Go Home: The message at both events was clear: sustainability isn’t optional. It’s time for businesses to step up, get real, and ditch the greenwashing. Half-hearted efforts won’t cut it. 🌍 Sustainability or Spin?: We loved hearing Deb Caldow (Ralls) and Dave Lütkenhaus from Diageo talk about how they're making it easier for consumers to choose better. Plus, Netflix sets a high bar by embedding sustainability into their culture—break those values, and there are real consequences. But let’s be honest: too many brands are still stuck in feel-good buzzwords with zero substance. Talk is cheap! 👥 People Over Profits: It’s not just about the planet—it’s about people. The most impactful companies are those genuinely committed to both social and environmental justice. Purpose-driven business isn’t a trend, it’s the future. If you're not lifting up communities while tackling sustainability, you're 👏missing 👏the 👏point.👏 🤝 Break Down Silos, Build Partnerships: Sustainability shouldn’t be stuck in a corner! Liverpool Football Club shared that teaming up with competitors can align sustainability with business goals. B Corp Festival showcased this perfectly, bringing together bold organisations to swap ideas and strategies. Smashing those silos drives real change—together! 🚀 Embrace the Journey: Sustainability is an evolving process. We don't need all the answers now, but we must start the journey. The game is constantly changing, and so should our approach. Communicate openly about your progress, challenges, and goals—without making unsubstantiated claims or staying silent. The time for half-measures is over! 🌟 Ready to get real about sustainability and how you talk about it? Slide into our DMs 💌😉 #SusLive24 #BCorpFest #LouderThanWords Ed Fletcher Lauren Kay-Lambert Ayesha Gardiner Lewis Parker Jasmine El-Gabban Sustainability Magazine

Young people can’t lead, they're too lazy.😴 …we beg to differ. And so do the 1.9 billion youth around the world who are ready to take charge and shape their future. Despite making up half of the global population, their voices are frequently left out of high-level discussions. The Youth Power Summit on September 21-22 in NYC, organised by our partner Fondation Botnar, aims to bridge this gap by bringing young leaders to the forefront and amplifying their voices in global decision-making. 🌍 This is one event you won’t want to miss! Make sure to grab your spot today ➡️ #YouthPowerSummit #YoungVoices #FutureLeaders

🤔 Ever wonder where the future changemakers are gathering? Spoiler: We’re already there. 🚀 This week, Shape History is hitting two must-attend events… 🌱 B Lab UK's Louder Than Words Festival: Catch Ed Fletcher, Lauren Kay-Lambert, and Jasmine El-Gabban rubbing elbows with changemakers in Oxford! They’ll be soaking up knowledge and inspiration, with Ed proudly attending as a new ambassador for Clean Creatives! 🎉 🌍 Sustainability LIVE: Ayesha Gardiner and Lewis Parker are pumped to meet fellow sustainability champions - ready to swap ideas on environmental strategies, embedding sustainability into businesses, and how to empower creative communities. ♻️💼 If you’re at either event, don’t be shy—come say hi 👋 or shoot us a message to connect! ✨ #BCorpFestival #LouderThanWords #SustainabilityLive

⛔ Creatives aren’t motivated by money! ⛔ ...says who? 🤔 Our associate design director, Geli L., weighed in on Campaign UK's debate about whether creatives are driven by cash or awards. 🏆 Her take? Sometimes it’s about neither… 👀 See what Geli, and fellow creative legends Gareth Moss, Richard Denney, Sir John Hegarty, Regan Warner, Laura Jordan Bambach, and Leah Coughlan, had to say in the article. 🔗 Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e5H38WxG Big thanks to Daniel Farey-Jones for the write-up. 🙌

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Trust in charities is soaring, but donations are plummeting. WTF is going on? 🤔 This #InternationalDayofCharity, Leila Hashemi chatted with Cheyanne Bryan from Smiley Movement about how charities can turn caring into action 💸 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eRN3rmQY 👉 Want the quick version? Swipe below! #CharityTrust #DonorEngagement #PhilanthropyInnovation

🚨 Last Call for Applicants! 🚨 Are you a project management superstar who can juggle chaos like a pro? Do you have a big heart for social impact and a passion for making the world a better place? If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Less than 24 hours left to apply—jump on this chance before it’s too late! Apply by September 4th at 9am BST: https://lnkd.in/eSCWBimV #ProjectManagement #SocialImpact #NowHiring