The Case for Social Inclusion
Today is the World Day of Social Justice!
Never heard of it? Never fear, we’re here to fill you in. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly launched the World Day of Social Justice to recognize our on-going need for inclusive economic development and decent work for all.
Our goal at One Day’s Wages is to alleviate extreme poverty. And we recognize that some people are especially vulnerable to poverty, including Indigenous peoples, ethnic and racial minorities, women, and people living with disabilities. For example, in all regions of the world women are more likely to experience poverty than men, and in some countries poverty rates are twice as high among people living with disabilities. Disadvantaged people are also more vulnerabile to gender-based violence, human trafficking, and physical and mental illness.
That’s why one of our ten causes at One Day’s Wages is Social Inclusion.
We passionately believe that every single person has inherent dignity and the ability to contribute to community flourishing. Supporting projects focused on disadvantaged people helps address the unique barriers they face. In fact, the broader society benefits! Research demonstrates that including disadvantaged people in economic, educational, and social opportunities leads to improved wealth and GDP for entire nations.
Today, we invite you to join our conversation with Richard Ntakirutimana, Founder and Executive Director of ODW partner, AIMPO. AIMPO was founded by and for the indigenous Batwa community in Rwanda. We hope you learn as much from Richard as we have!
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