Dr. C’fine is the founder of Centre for Public Health, an organization he started from the University of Nigeria as an undergraduate with seven of his friends, then a university-based organization, he nurtured it to a national organization that is operating in 24 states out of 36 states in Nigeria.

Under his leadership Centre for Public Health was granted special consultative status to Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nation in 2010 and 2015 was associated with United Nations-Department of Public Information (UN-DPI) now Department of Global Communication (DGC), Centre for Public Health is now registered in New York, USA with 501c3 status and Canada, Zambia, Kenya and Rwanda offices will be opened before the end of this year.

CPH networked with other CSOs in forming Global Action Network with 32 members currently a platform to advance the health of women all over the world. Africa NGO Forum was also established to mentor upcoming African CSOs with 68 members in two months.

Dr. Bobbi Nasser has represented the International Federation of Settlements, and Neighborhood Centers (IFS)  since 1991. Dr. Nasser serves as Co-Chair of the Executive Committee of the NGO Committee on Human Rights. Dr. Nasser is a mental health clinician who has worked with refugee communities for 36 years, including counseling torture survivors, human rights training, and leadership development. And she's currently on the board of the South Asian Council for Social Services. And a senior advisor for the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination.

I first had the pleasure of meeting her and seeing how she creates coalitions at an April 2023 event at the United Nations. She chaired a committee meeting and an outstanding presentation regarding the Office of the High Commission of Human Rights and the NGO Committee on Human Rights.

Our next guest is Dr. Kate Armstrong, the Founder and President of CLAN: Caring and Living as Neighbors, an Australian non-governmental organization committed to equity for children living with chronic health conditions. In resource-poor countries, it is a success.

It started in Southeast Asia and has continued into Africa and Europe. You'll hear about a brand-new initiative that will light you up and that you'll want to learn from for your organization.

 

10 Takeaways from these two leaders in societal change:

1. How to form coalitions that work
2. How to engage local policymakers
3. How to fundraise with effective protocols for success
4. How to message and support others in spreading your message
5. How passion can wane and how you can get over burnout
6. How to keep up your  energy no matter how difficult the environment
7. How to mentor and be mentored
8. How to best work with the United Nations
9. How to navigate the UN system
10. NEWS YOU CAN USE TO GET FREE CLASSES ON ADVOCACY

   

In Episode 5 of On The Ground, discover:

•         How to start a newsletter
•         How to recruit writers
•         How to use technology effortlessly and cost-effectively to publish your newsletter
•         How to calculate open rates and the effectiveness of your newsletter

Be inspired by the words of a leader in world peace, intergenerational collaboration, and environmental protection as she guides you  through her ideas of how the world is at a tipping point, how w ecan owkr together to employ the team, group, family and  individual worth of all of us

Episode 4 of On The Ground explores a unique intergenerational collaboration in creating an app for Ukrainian refugees to guide them to services in an otherwise frightening and disorganized situation.

Also, in this Episode, we explore how media outreach can best be used to promote awareness and collaboration—an eye-opening look at how public media can aid your cause.

Are you wondering how to get better results faster to accomplish your mission? Are you interested in what other members of civil society, NGOs, and non-profits are doing that works and how you can do the same? Are you an NGO affiliated with the UN and want to get a handle on all the events and services offered through the UN Global NGO Executive Committee? If so, Welcome to the inauguration episode of On The Ground.

Discover what GNEC has to offer to enhance your mission with powerful tools, increased “know-how, while breaking silos that hold you back.

On The Ground is produced by the Global NGO Executive Committee. This storied non-profit has partnered with the United Nations for over 60 years to guarantee Civil Society Leaders a voice at the decision-making table. GNEC offers services to more than 1600 UN-vetted global NGOs on the front lines of tackling the most pressing issues of our time.

In this launch Episode, Adriane Berg, a member of the NGO Committee on Aging New York and the host of On The Ground, introduces you to our bi-monthly podcast with a special fireside chat with President of GNEC, Patrick Sciarratta and his light bulb moment that started this podcast. This interview is followed by a lively discussion with Nadine Clopton, First Vice President of GNEC, on how optimism and a focus on What’s Working boost results and inspires every non-profit and NGO.

How do you focus on healing trauma in the middle of an active war zone?  Liliya Borovets is the young Ukrainian woman behind the Illuminate Foundation: an on the ground response to the crisis in Ukraine providing mental support, financial, & legal assistance to Ukrainian children & adults.

On the Ground is produced by the Global NGO Executive Committee. We at GNEC offer our services to more than 1,500 UN-vetted global NGOs, which are on the frontlines of tackling the most pressing issues of our time — NGOs like the one represented by our first featured guest, Elizabeth Dabney Hochman. She is the Founding Editor and Executive Director of KidSpirit, a nonprofit magazine and online community by and for youth around the world. With a readership across 190 countries, KidSpirit enables 11-17 year-olds to explore life’s big questions in an open and inclusive spirit.