This is one of the first entries I've seen on this site specifically focused on changing policies for women and sport. Thanks for entering...
I noticed that you started your organization in 2007. I'm curious to know what under your "measures of success" what policies you've enabled to change thus far. Did you focus on policies that were relatively easy or ones that you believed would have the most widespread change? You mentioned also that mobilization was your next step to get more advocacy out there - do you think that will happen beyond the borders of your country or will it be a localized campaign?
Thanks so much for your thoughts and insights...
Good luck,
Hi Stephani and Mwaba Matilda - As you are referring to changing policies for Women and Sport, I thought the below example would be of interest particually as the CNVLD Women Wheelie's were responsible for acting as a catalyst for a major bank to adopt a national disability policy (with other banks and institutions now following suit) - a truly great example of the ability of sport to foster positive social change - best from the Penh - Chris
ANZ Royal Bank Draft Pioneering Disability Policy
In a shining example of the power of sport in partnership with corporate social responsibility, ANZ Royal Bank has drafted a pioneering Disability Policy.
The groundbreaking new Disability Policy of ANZ Royal Bank has been drafted in response to the need for CNVLD athletes to be able to access ANZ Royal Bank’s facilities. ANZ Royal Bank is one of the first large corporations in Cambodia to begin the process of ensuring equal rights and access for staff and customers with a disability, once again setting new standards in local corporate social responsibility.
In March 2008, the CNVLD set up ANZ Royal Bank accounts for the five members of the ANZ Royal CNVLD Wheelie Grand Prix Battambang Women’s Racing Team, the first ever CNVLD athletes to open bank accounts. The move was targeted to enable the organisation to pay training subsidies and competition payments directly into accounts and also guarantee transparency.
When the current 100m Champion Ms Yob Nom attempted to enter the ANZ Royal Battambang branch, she found the steps leading to the door prohibited entry in a wheelchair without assistance. Though ANZ Royal Bank staff provided immediate help, it none-the-less raised the issue of adequate access to business premises for persons with a disability.
ANZ Royal Bank’s response has been swift and groundbreaking in its implications. ANZ Royal Bank CEO Stephen Higgins stated that Ms. Yob Nom’s experience prompted ANZ Royal Bank to draft a formal Disability Policy to ensure all customers and staff are afforded equal rights and access at all branches.
The CNVLD salutes ANZ Royal Bank for their initiative and is proud to have shown the unique power of sport to act as a catalyst for initiating positive social change.
The CNVLD and ANZ Royal Bank:
Standing Up Together for Equal Rights and Access for the Persons with a Disability of Cambodia
Well DONE, Matilda! It appears that your efforts could truly have wonderful and long lasting impact on many women in Zambia. I think Kathy raises a good query regarding how many women from the 5000 reached are actively staying involved in sport. Do you have an idea on that stat? Creating initial exposure to sport and then finding a way to "hook" a young lady to be commited to sport for life regardless of her skill level - every body matters - is a great opportunity. Increasing overall sport participation and sustaining it will be the challenge and opportunity. Keep going and continued success!
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Hi Mwaba Matilda,
This is one of the first entries I've seen on this site specifically focused on changing policies for women and sport. Thanks for entering...
I noticed that you started your organization in 2007. I'm curious to know what under your "measures of success" what policies you've enabled to change thus far. Did you focus on policies that were relatively easy or ones that you believed would have the most widespread change? You mentioned also that mobilization was your next step to get more advocacy out there - do you think that will happen beyond the borders of your country or will it be a localized campaign?
Thanks so much for your thoughts and insights...
Good luck,
Stephani
Nike
Hi Stephani and Mwaba Matilda - As you are referring to changing policies for Women and Sport, I thought the below example would be of interest particually as the CNVLD Women Wheelie's were responsible for acting as a catalyst for a major bank to adopt a national disability policy (with other banks and institutions now following suit) - a truly great example of the ability of sport to foster positive social change - best from the Penh - Chris
ANZ Royal Bank Draft Pioneering Disability Policy
In a shining example of the power of sport in partnership with corporate social responsibility, ANZ Royal Bank has drafted a pioneering Disability Policy.
The groundbreaking new Disability Policy of ANZ Royal Bank has been drafted in response to the need for CNVLD athletes to be able to access ANZ Royal Bank’s facilities. ANZ Royal Bank is one of the first large corporations in Cambodia to begin the process of ensuring equal rights and access for staff and customers with a disability, once again setting new standards in local corporate social responsibility.
In March 2008, the CNVLD set up ANZ Royal Bank accounts for the five members of the ANZ Royal CNVLD Wheelie Grand Prix Battambang Women’s Racing Team, the first ever CNVLD athletes to open bank accounts. The move was targeted to enable the organisation to pay training subsidies and competition payments directly into accounts and also guarantee transparency.
When the current 100m Champion Ms Yob Nom attempted to enter the ANZ Royal Battambang branch, she found the steps leading to the door prohibited entry in a wheelchair without assistance. Though ANZ Royal Bank staff provided immediate help, it none-the-less raised the issue of adequate access to business premises for persons with a disability.
ANZ Royal Bank’s response has been swift and groundbreaking in its implications. ANZ Royal Bank CEO Stephen Higgins stated that Ms. Yob Nom’s experience prompted ANZ Royal Bank to draft a formal Disability Policy to ensure all customers and staff are afforded equal rights and access at all branches.
The CNVLD salutes ANZ Royal Bank for their initiative and is proud to have shown the unique power of sport to act as a catalyst for initiating positive social change.
The CNVLD and ANZ Royal Bank:
Standing Up Together for Equal Rights and Access for the Persons with a Disability of Cambodia
Hi Matilda:
Thanks for entering this competition. I like the advocacy work you are doing to change policy to allow more girls to be active.
You mention that you reach 5,000 people and Im curious, from an impact prospective, how many of these are women are are actually engaged in sport.
Thanks in advance for your feedback and good luck in the competition!
Kathy
Nike
Well DONE, Matilda! It appears that your efforts could truly have wonderful and long lasting impact on many women in Zambia. I think Kathy raises a good query regarding how many women from the 5000 reached are actively staying involved in sport. Do you have an idea on that stat? Creating initial exposure to sport and then finding a way to "hook" a young lady to be commited to sport for life regardless of her skill level - every body matters - is a great opportunity. Increasing overall sport participation and sustaining it will be the challenge and opportunity. Keep going and continued success!
kevin carroll katalyst
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