MakingCaringCount
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Our Mission is to transform care work in Africa
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https://makingcaringcount.org/ 23-06-2020 18:02:40
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23M+ U.S. workers now care for aging loved ones—more than those caring for kids. Smart employers are responding with flexible schedules, paid leave & support. Prioritizing eldercare = stronger teams. #CareEconomy #Eldercare Harvard Business Review bit.ly/4lVekap
Dementia in Kenya is misunderstood, stigmatized, and often seen as normal ageing. A new study by Aga Khan University urges policy change, caregiver support & public awareness to tackle this growing crisis. #DementiaAwareness #Kenya bit.ly/4f8GkW3
Fortaleza, Brazil is cooling overheated areas with natural micro parks made from reused materials—safe, green spaces for kids & caregivers that fight climate heat. Child-focused design for healthier cities.#Urban95 Van Leer Foundation #Brazil #ClimateAction bit.ly/4osV0DH
Family caregiving in the U.S. has surged to 63M+—nearly 1 in 4 Americans—up 20M in 10 years. Mostly women, many struggle with financial strain, poor health & isolation. Advocates call for paid leave & stronger protections. #Caregiving National Alliance for Caregiving bit.ly/4m92x8W
The UK has launched a £500m Better Futures Fund to support 200,000 vulnerable children over 10 years. Backed by partners like Save the Children UK & The King's Trust, it’s a global model for early intervention, education & wellbeing. #BetterFuturesFund bit.ly/4lQLmbv
#Japan is turning ageing into opportunity. Its ¥96T #longevityeconomy is driving growth through AI care robots, social tech & “conversation partner” services. A powerful example of ageing as innovation, not decline. Read more via World Economic Forum 👇 bit.ly/3JaaRqH
In Rwanda, children born during & after the genocide are now parents. The Sugira Muryango program, developed with the Rwanda govt & researchers, helps families strengthen bonds & break cycles of generational trauma. Learn more in #EMC2025 bit.ly/3KIRtSj Van Leer Foundation
In rural South Korea, empty classrooms are being filled by grandmothers learning to read for the first time—proof that #education has no age limit. A powerful reminder of resilience & lifelong learning. The Female Quotient #Aging #LifelongLearning bit.ly/4heH8cW