Happy Impact Friday, PCDN Weekly Impact Newsletter, September 19, 2025

September 19, 2025

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Social Impact Opportunities

Emerging Leaders Artivisim Alliance - PLACE

The Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance
is a pioneering program that positions individuals with a migration background who are combining arts and activism to utilize their resilient life experiences as potential for leadership, igniting action and driving meaningful societal change!

beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship

Designed and implemented by The DO School Fellowships and funded by Mercedes-Benz, beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship launched in 2023 to equip thousands of young people around the world with the tools and resources to implement environmental projects for a sustainable planet.

As a participant, you’ll embark on a multi-year fellowship journey. Starting with a 12-month intensive, requiring a minimum of a 24 hour per month commitment, the fellowship equips you with the skills, resources and connections to bring an environmental idea to life.

World Inequality Conference 2026 - World Inequality Lab

The World Inequality Lab is organizing the third edition of the World Inequality Conference, to be held at the Paris School of Economics on June 4-5, 2026.

Advisor Strategic Initiatives, CIVICUS, Remote

The Advisor Strategic Initiatives will support CIVICUS’s programmatic priorities for enhanced impact including in relation to defending civic freedoms, promoting civil society participation and ensuring organisational financial sustainability.

Director of Inclusive Finance - Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan - Inkomoko

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.

Cinélatino | Convocatoria

Cinélatino, Rencontres de Toulouse convoca a directoras y directores latinoamerican@s a inscribir sus obras (largos, medios y cortometrajes) de ficción, documental, animación, ensayo y experimental en el proceso de selección para la edición 38 del festival Cinélatino, que se realizará en la ciudad de Toulouse y en region Occitanie, Francia, entre el 20 y el 29 de Marzo de 2026.

Managing Director @ Houston Economic Growth Collaborative

The Houston Economic Growth Collaborative (HEGC) is a cross-sector, community-rooted initiative committed to advancing inclusive economic growth in select neighborhoods in Houston.

Recruiter - Razom, NY or DC

Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, is dedicated to upholding the principles of the Revolution of Dignity (Maidan) and actively contributing to the establishment of a secure, prosperous, and democratic Ukraine. We achieve this by creating, inspiring, and collaborating on initiatives that motivate people to think, partner and do.

Principal, Rioter Inclusion & Community, LA

We’re looking for a Principal, Rioter (Employee) Community & Inclusion to lead the strategic development and evolution of Rioter Inclusion Groups (RIGs), while implementing globally sustainable, enduring, and scalable infrastructure and operations.

Senior Account Executive, Strategic Network Development, Stellar Health, NYC or Remote, US

At Stellar Health, we help primary care providers put patient health first. Our platform - a mix of technology, people, and analytics - supports providers at the point of care, delivering real-time patient information, activating practice staff, and empowering providers and care teams with incentives that reward the work they are already doing to keep patients healthy.

Advocacy Consultant, NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response) Remote & Doha

This consultancy aims to support NEAR’s MENA Localisation Labs and their members in developing tailored advocacy strategies through a 5-6 -day structured programme

Executive Producer and Media Studio Manager - Raspberry Pi Foundation, Cambridge, UK

This is an exciting new role within the Comms and Marketing team to lead the Foundation’s video and podcast strategy. We are in the process of building our own state-of-the-art video media studio at our headquarters in Cambridge and we are looking for an exceptional Executive Producer and Media Studio Manager to deliver our ambition to create high-quality content that reaches millions of people around the world.

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Social Impact News & Resources

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Peacebuilding: Why Human Rights Must Guide Its Design, Webinar

On 22 September, the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) invites you to the launch of its landmark report, Artificial Intelligence and Peacebuilding: Opportunities and Challenges.

Joke of the Day
Why did the library hire a DJ?
Because it wanted to drop some sick volumes. 🎶

News

  • The imaginary threat of migrant men — The Migrants’ Rights Network unpacks how myths about migrant men drive harmful policies, while evidence shows resilience and contributions instead. Read here

  • AI’s hidden appetite — Rest of World reports on how the rapid growth of AI is straining global energy supplies, pushing data centers toward renewable energy innovation. Read here

  • Counting the true cost of war — The Intercept investigates the scale and expense of U.S. military deployments, raising urgent questions of accountability and sustainability. Read here

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
🌍 World Health Organization (WHO) — A leading force in global health, WHO regularly recruits across technical, policy, and field roles worldwide. Explore current openings: WHO Jobs

LinkedIn Profile to Follow
Indy Johar — Co-founder of Dark Matter Labs, he shares bold ideas on reimagining governance, finance, and infrastructure for a sustainable future. Follow here