{"id":4896,"date":"2024-10-06T22:46:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T22:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/?page_id=4896"},"modified":"2024-10-08T16:09:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T16:09:28","slug":"spdc-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/spdc-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"SPDC Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c44d4222 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-59e8c2b5\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">What we do<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-jioyekqo alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ustemkdu\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-opoawbja wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory--1024x460.png ,https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory-.png 780w, https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory-.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory--1024x460.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-4741\" width=\"564\" height=\"400\" title=\"Theory-\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-quu2kx6o uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">SDGs <strong>Advocacy<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Promoting African Engagement through Contextual SDGs<\/strong><br>Our advocacy focuses on empowering African people to take an active role in achieving the <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong> by using our unique <strong>Contextual SDGs Framework<\/strong>. We believe that global goals must be adapted to reflect the local realities, values, and aspirations of African communities, ensuring that development efforts are meaningful and effective at the grassroots level.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-bb3fb248\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-a74fd067 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"\/new\/what-we-do\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Back<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-81d4c9d8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-461abb51 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__hstyle3-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__stack1-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-right\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div><strong>The Contextual SDGs Framework<\/strong><\/div><span class=\"uagb-tabs__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-right\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div><strong>Our Advocacy Efforts<\/strong><\/div><span class=\"uagb-tabs__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-right\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><div><strong>Bridging Global Goals with African Realities<\/strong><\/div><span class=\"uagb-tabs__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>Contextual SDGs Framework<\/strong> is designed to adapt the global SDG targets to the <strong>specific cultural, social, and economic contexts<\/strong> of African communities. We recognize that Africa\u2019s diversity requires tailored solutions, and our framework bridges the gap between <strong>global objectives<\/strong> and <strong>local priorities<\/strong>. This approach ensures that the SDGs are not simply applied top-down but are instead rooted in the lived experiences and needs of African people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Principles of the Contextual SDGs Framework:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cultural Relevance<\/strong>: Aligning SDG initiatives with the values, beliefs, and practices of local communities to ensure resonance and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Ownership<\/strong>: Empowering communities to lead development efforts and adapt the SDGs to their specific needs, ensuring that development is driven by African people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusive Participation<\/strong>: Engaging youth, women, and marginalized groups in the decision-making process, ensuring that every segment of society is involved in achieving the SDGs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SPDC\u2019s advocacy centers on raising awareness and promoting African-led participation in the achievement of the SDGs. Through our <strong>Contextual SDGs Framework<\/strong>, we engage African communities, governments, and international partners to ensure that development initiatives are informed by local realities and driven by the people they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Key Advocacy Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raising Awareness<\/strong>: We run campaigns that inform African citizens about the SDGs and how they can be tailored to address local challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy Influence<\/strong>: We advocate for African leadership in shaping SDG-related policies and ensure that the global development agenda reflects Africa\u2019s unique contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity Building<\/strong>: We provide training and workshops to help local communities engage with and implement the SDGs in ways that make sense for their specific situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our advocacy, SPDC ensures that the SDGs are more than just international targets\u2014they become <strong>community-driven goals<\/strong> that reflect the true aspirations and values of African people. Our <strong>Contextual SDGs Framework<\/strong> bridges the gap between global ambitions and local realities, fostering a sustainable and inclusive approach to development that empowers African communities to take the lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe that by making the SDGs <strong>contextually relevant<\/strong>, Africa can achieve <strong>sustainable development<\/strong> in a way that is both locally meaningful and globally impactful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c7992d3b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-322fd59a uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">If you are interested in what we do, Please feel free to reach out.<\/span><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Let&#8217;s start the journey together!<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"\/new\/contact\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Get in Touch<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4896","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"SPDC_admin","author_link":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/author\/spdc_admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4896"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5107,"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4896\/revisions\/5107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}