👏Meet @iphrdafrica from 🇰🇪 — a powerful force for peace! They empower youth, especially young women from marginalized communities, to lead conflict resolution through dialogue, arts & technology. #UNAOCYouth #YouthLeadPeace .

🎉 Happy #InternationalYouthDay! We celebrate young leaders who #YouthLeadPeace and beyond! The #IIH proudly supports youth-led efforts for peace, inclusion & social cohesion 🚀 . 🙌Let’s spotlight their impact and recognize their contributions! .@UNAOC @BMWGroup @AccentureDACH

@UNAOC @BMWGroup @AccentureDACH 💡 IIHspotlight 📲 The TALKAM Human Rights Initiative by @devatopafrica from 🇳🇬 is a civic tech movement mobilizing communities across Nigeria & Africa to promote #humanrights and build a just and #inclusive society. 🤝. 🔗

🌐🌟On this #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we celebrate youth empowerment through AI & digital skills! The Intercultural Innovation Hub #IIH supports grassroots efforts to equip young people with the skills necessary to build #sustainable #peace. @UNAOC @BMWGroup @AccentureDACH

🎬That’s a wrap for the Intercultural Innovation Hub workshop in Cape Town 👏 . It’s been an inspiring week of learning, networking & exchange of best practices!. Huge thanks to #UNAOC, @BMWgroup, and @AccentureDACH for making this possible! 🤝 #iihCapeTown2025

The workshop concluded with a visit to the @WesternCapeGov Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport, offering key insights into how culture & sport are used to promote social cohesion & community development.

The IIH recipients also visited @ScalabriniCT, where they learned about their vital work in supporting and integrating migrant & refugee communities in Cape Town.

The experience continued @TheTutuLegacy, where they engaged in deep discussions on intercultural dialogue, social cohesion &reconciliation. They also toured the inspiring exhibition honoring Desmond Tutu & his efforts in the anti-apartheid struggle.

🥳 A remarkable last day for @InterInnovHub recipients in Cape Town, 🇿🇦!. The Intercultural Innovation Hub recipients visited IIH 2023 alumnus @OasisPlaceSA and got to experience first-hand the impactful efforts of #Oasis in engaging youth & the local community.

The participants also explored the rich history & traditions of the Cape Malay people in the historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood. They wrapped up the day with an in-depth session on co-creation, peer learning & best practice sharing. #IIHCapeTown2025. @UNAOC @BMWGroup @AccentureDACH

🎉Empowering discussions at #InterculturalInnovation workshop in 🇿🇦!. Recipients of the Intercultural Innovation Hub visited @ICLEIAfrica offices in Cape Town where they gained insights into ICLEI’s work in engaging local governments on sustainability & inclusive engagement.

🇨🇦 based @PeaceGeeks is a civic tech initiative dedicated to simplifying the immigration journey for Canadian refugees and newcomers through innovative digital tools that provide access to jobs, trusted settlement & service information. Learn more:

Building mutually beneficial relationships with funders has been key to our sustainability. It's about creating shared value while keeping our community at the center,” said Jennifer Freeman, CEO, @PeaceGeeks

The day concluded with an insightful virtual exchange with 2021 IIH Alumni @PeaceGeeks 🇨🇦, CEO Jennifer Freeman, @jenfreeman_s,  who shared valuable lessons on sustaining & scaling impact, drawing from PeaceGeeks' experience.

A strong value proposition isn't only about what you do — it's about why it matters to the people you're trying to reach,” said Daniel Smentek from @AccentureDACH

Learning continues at the #IIHCapeTown workshop!🎉. On Day 2, IIH representatives explored their unique value propositions, highlighting what sets their initiatives apart, their key challenges & collaboratively developed strategies to address them.

"When communicating your vision, mission & strategy, it's crucial to understand your audience’s interests & craft a story that resonates. Whether pitching to sponsors or engaging partners, it’s all about building trust & inspiring action,” . Daniel Smentek from @AccentureDACH

This was followed by an insightful discussion on Vision-Mission-Strategy, where they unpacked & presented their vision, mission & key strategies to promote social change. The day wrapped up with an eye opening discussion on the role of storytelling in accelerating impact.

The first capacity-building workshop for the current edition of Intercultural Innovation Hub recipients is underway!🚀 . The day kicked off with a Welcome & Check-In session that set the tone for a productive & meaningful engagement. @UNAOC @BMWGroup @AccentureDACH

Happening now: Intercultural Innovation Hub First Capacity Building Workshop!. 🌎 Cape Town, South Africa . 📅 6 - 11 April 2025. @UNAOC @BMWGroup @AccentureDACH. #iihCapeTown2025