2006 Welcome from the Chair and the President
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As Synergos moves into its third decade, I remain convinced that the complex social, economic and environmental problems the world faces cannot be solved by one part of society alone. Systemic and sustainable solutions require groups and individuals to work together across their differences. Synergos, since the beginning, has sought to build trust, to include the excluded and to bring together key stakeholders to solve problems of poverty and inequity using collaborative methods. We and our partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America continue to strive to strengthen the financing for and capacity of civil society to work with other sectors of society, to strengthen the impact of philanthropy and philanthropists, and to help groups around the world to build partnerships that produce systemic solutions to local, national and global problems. With best wishes,
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There is perhaps more discussion about global poverty today than at any time in recent history. There are new voices in this conversation with exciting and innovative ideas. There are also great frustrations being expressed that past efforts to advance the quality of life for the most poor and vulnerable in our global society continue to be so unsuccessful. Synergos has a distinct record of accomplishment to build upon in this field and a demonstrated commitment to be a laboratory of innovation. We will continue to partner with institutions and people who seek to create a more just and equitable society by engaging local communities, addressing root causes and supporting initiatives that bring people together across all sectors and differences. Cordially, |
