Making people aware of their dignity, human rights and their own resources and opportunities is the starting point of the development process, and at the very core of Strømme Foundations’ heart and soul. [...] There are four major ways in which SF seeks to make the most impact: 1) Enhancing the quality of our programmes to address the root causes of poverty 2) Influencing public opinion and government policy by raising awareness on the issues of global poverty and injustice 3) Making available long-term funds and resources for our programme operations 4) Running an efficient and effective organisation S. [...] In this strategic period, SF’s programme work will concentrate on SDGs 4, 5 and 8: - SDG #4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning - SDG #5: Achieve gender equality and empower women and girls - SDG #8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all In an attempt to supplement the efforts of the governments in poverty er. [...] SF recognises that lack of skills and knowledge, limited access to finance, weak organisation and tenuous connections to markets and technology are some of the key drivers of economic exclusion and inequality, particularly for the rural poor. [...] We place significant emphasis on our PMEAL (Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) systems and practices to ensure that they, at all times and levels, are designed to contribute to good decision- making and innovation not only in SF and our networks, but also among our partners and communities.
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