Oak Foundation
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Through our grant-making, we contribute to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world.
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined January 2016
Today is #WorldHabitatDay - a chance to reflect on the balance of human and wildlife habitats. ๐ฑ Photographer and former HALO staff member Beatrice Blythe recently returned to #Somaliland, working on a documentary photography project - The Lost Lions - searching for traces of
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Scotiaโs very own League of Legends ๐ช๐ฆธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ From restoring storm-battered flyscreens to weed-whacking across sanctuary, our vollies have been โabsolutely metalโ, says LMO Emily. Huge thanks to this brilliant bunch! โค๏ธโ๐ฉนโค๏ธโ๐ฅ ๐ธ E Youngberry/#AWC
#Volunteering #Conservation
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๐ On #WorldYouthSkillsDay weโre reflecting on the impact of youth centres. Theyโre not just spaces โ theyโre launchpads. ๐ ๏ธ Through youth work, young people gain the confidence, skills & support they need to thrive. Letโs keep building futures. #YouthSkills #SkillsForLife
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๐กStay up to date with the latest evidence & practice-based solutions to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence! ๐ #SafeFuturesHub โ a joint initiative of @Together4girls, @WeProtect & SVRI โ has a newsletter! ๐ https://t.co/j2YkvQP5cZ ๐
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Why do many #conservation approaches find it hard to do justice to people and integrate โliving withโ #biodiversity rather than separating people and nature? We deal with this and much more in our #LivingLandscapesInAction short course. Apply by 21 July.
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Five-day in person short course 27 โ 31 October 2025 Cape Town, South Africa Living Landscapes short course webpage Applications close on Monday, 21 July 2025 Why do current conservation paradigms...
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๐จWeโre hiring! ๐จ Weโre looking for a Head of Hotline - a new leadership role that will help guide our analysts and shape frontline child protection in the digital age. This role demands empathy, leadership, and resilience. Importantly, it also offers the opportunity to make a
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You probably know today is #EarthDay... but did you know that it's ALSO #NarwhalAppreciationDay? ๐ฆ๐ Let's celebrate our blue planet and one of its most unique creatures. ๐
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In Zimbabweโs Dande Valley, machinery is transforming farming for the community. Thanks to the Agricultural Partnerships Trust, farming is faster, easier, and more sustainable. ๐๐พ๐ก๐ช https://t.co/4Y4ISUNMcx
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Child sexual abuse is a global and changing problem. But it is preventable, not inevitable. Our new #FaithfullPaper highlights insights from our #StopItNow helpline that prevents child sexual abuse. Read our blog to find out more: https://t.co/2Y7TXIpJTR
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Students who feel supported emotionally and connected to their school communities are more likely to succeed academically. That's why we have invested in measuring student well-being and assisting schools in building positive climates. Learn more: https://t.co/KlgUbwabrq
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Applications to the ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ป๐ฑ in partnership with Bank of Ireland and Comic Relief are still open. The fund will provide valuable investment for community initiatives making a difference in towns and villages across Northern
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At just two years old, Myles Turner was diagnosed with cataracts. After four life-changing surgeries and nineteen years of care at @Moorfields, Myles is now cataract-free. He shares his journey and how he is giving back to the community: https://t.co/0sJmTFPyNM
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End of an era! The UK has closed its last coal-fired power plant. Itโs time for a new, clean, green energy transition. Find out more, here: https://t.co/SUXm1d9QQC
@Beyond_Fossils
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On 30 September 2024, the last coal-fired power plant in the UK shut its doors for the last time. In the nation that was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, itโs time for a new clean energy...
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Introducing the Global Alliance for the Protection of Boys from Sexual Violence! We're a collective of organisations committed to ending sexual violence affecting boys, while contributing to the fight against #GenderBasedViolence. How did this all begin? Keep reading โฌ๏ธ
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Named for its silvery fur & translucent wings, AU's hauntingly beautiful Ghost Bat wishes you a #HappyHalloween!๐ป๐ฆ This predator targets prey with uncanny precision, armed with ears twice the size of its head. https://t.co/VjFRulAbnz ๐ธ N Hanrahan, W Lawler, G Barnett/#AWC
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A Space for Learning & Connection ๐ At the Tech Coalition #SafeOnline Convening in #London, over 50 attendees, including reps from 13 grant projects & top tech companies, collaborated to protect children online. If you missed it, here is a wrap-up: https://t.co/JXwMKv2Rj5
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โค๏ธโ๐ฉนToday is the International Day of Care & Support. โจRead this powerful blog by Indonesian feminist, Rina Prasarani from @HWDIPusat, on why inclusive care & support systems are key for disability & gender justice. #DayOfCare #TransformCare ๐งต https://t.co/6tY3VVBsmO
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Weโre recruiting for a talented individual in partnership with @UniversityLeeds to work on a project developing an accountability toolkit for application at scale to address the global impact of institutionalisation on 5.4 million children. Apply: https://t.co/A5VXeiPeln
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