Branding your NGO for deeper social impact
“A brand is a storehouse of promises.” These words from Olatomidé Asher kicked off a lively 90-minute discussion between him and Paul Sachs about “Branding your NGO to increase its social impact,” on June 29. Over 20 participants from multiple countries joined the discussion with comments and questions. Asher is […]
Trauma Informed Care and Disability Inclusion: Gender Based Violence (GBV) and beyond
This piece is excerpted from a presentation on Mental Health and Gender Based Violence (GBV) by Paul Sachs December 9, 2022, as part of a multi-day awareness program focused on GBV, particularly as it affects persons with disabilities. Gender based violence (GBV) is a worldwide problem reportedly affecting 1 in […]
Writing Winning Grant Proposals and Concept Notes for Non-profits and NGOs
ReidSachs LLC hosted a training on Writing Winning Grant Proposals and Concept Notes for NGOs and Non-profit organizations on March 1, 2023. Over 60 participants from 18 countries learned the key elements of grant proposals and concept notes. Here is a short summary of the presentation: Every organization needs money […]
Writing Impactful Mission and Values Statements for Non-profits and NGOs
ReidSachs LLC hosted a training session on Writing Impactful Mission and Values Statements on December 7, 2022. Fifteen participants from 6 different countries learned about the importance of Mission and Values statements for an organization. Here is a short summary of the presentation: Mission and values statements are key means […]
Mental Health issues resulting from Gender Based Violence
Gender based violence (GBV) is a pervasive and traumatic experience for many women. To raise awareness of the issue, the Tunaweza Foundation; Kachem Young Initiative and Nkechinyere Melva Uguru, a legal advocate, initiated Brave Voices 16 days of activism which included daily presentations about GBV.
Young Persons with Visual Impairments coping with Mental Health challenges
As a follow-up to his September 2021 presentation about visual impairments and technology, Paul Sachs was invited back to the Initiative for National Growth Africa to speak about mental health challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments. The event took place on November 10, 2021.
Visual Impairment – How to use Technology and the World around you to be your best
According to the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, approximately 26.3 million people in the African Region have a form of visual impairment. Of these, 20.4 million have low vision and 5.9 million are estimated to be blind. It is estimated that 15.3% of the world’s blind population reside in Africa.
Change Management presentation to ROC Marketing Consulting, Lagos Nigeria
Change is an ever-present part of life. The past 2 pandemic years have reminded everyone in the world how quickly things can change, and how important it is to adapt quickly to change. Pandemic or not, change management is also one of the most difficult management tasks. How can you lead change when some people embrace it, and others avoid it?
What Social Cognition can teach us about designing Human Robot interaction
When you say the word Robot, many people think of something from a Star Wars type movie – a human-looking and acting automated machine. In fact robotics and robots refer to machines that are programmed to do certain tasks or behave in certain ways to assist with different tasks. Robots include machines that help in manufacturing, packaging, cleaning or delivery. They may not look like a human at all.