Simuka Africa Team Briefing: May 8, 2026
Hello, All:
This week, we finalized and announced the “Aura” and “Brazen” Open Calls. April content submissions are still being processed through Friday. We released the briefing early for this reason. Thank you for your patience with our response times.
Please note:
The next Creative Career Focus Meeting for Q2 staff has been re-scheduled for May 13th. Register here. This change is due to login issues with HeyPeers and new energy restrictions also make weekend attendance difficult for others.
“Art Therapy With Mind Soul Meditations” weekly group sessions will conclude on May 15th, then resume in June. Register here.
After creating an account, click on “Organizations,” then “34 Gallery” to see our meeting list. Problems? Email : support@heypeers.com
— M.
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🚩 Humanitarian Crisis Notification 🚩
1) Be advised: Multiple regions continue to have increased societal unrest, protests and rioting due to food, medicine, and fuel shortages from the current geopolitical conflicts.
2) If you are impacted by unrest or energy restrictions, update us as you can. No worries, no stress regarding your assignments.
3) If you have loved ones in these regions, simply notify us. Their safety is the priority.
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The June Social Media Calendar
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I. Special Promotion: Want to expand your art portfolio and reach? Explore our partner platform, WebbieSocial.com! Get a discount off Webbie+ with discount code: 34Gallery
II. Please Note: In recent non-profit meetings, organizations admitted to losing social media followers over A.I. generated articles. However, A.I. artwork is still acceptable as long as it is noted on the image.
Here is additional Article Submission Information:
Simuka Africa and 34 Gallery article graphics will continue to display your profile photos to ensure the public the content is top quality, professional and not generated.
Be sure your submitted photo is clear, cropped & good light.
Provide a 25 word bio with your article submission if we do not already have one on file.
Include valid statistical, reference and resource links whenever possible.
And remember: Be aware that Simuka Africa is politically neutral for the safety of the children, individuals & families we serve. Our goal is to inspire & inform at risk populations.
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Additional Needed Content
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Please note: If any Q2 staff member has time in their schedule to complete one of the following, email us:
Self-Compassion: Why do we avoid it & ways we can embrace practicing it.
Guilt: Ways it can be detrimental for mental health recovery, parenting, or situations of financial hardship.
SDG4: Educational Self-care for kids & teens: Journaling, Scrapbooking or Puzzle Books (crossword, word search, Sudoku, mazes)
SDG4: Personal essays on the importance of literacy, reading & libraries
SDG4: Recommendations of global children’s books for birth - 2 years, preschool, & ages 6 - 12.
Can’t make the deadline? Things happen. Just notify us.
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The United Nations System: An Introduction
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Global E-Campuses for Continuing Education
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United Nations Employment
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UN Careers - the primary UN career hub
UNJOBNET - daily job listings for the entire UN System
UNJOBNET: Remote Positions - daily updated Un remote work
IISD Climate Change Job Vacancies (Global)
Applications are now open for the FAO Headquarters Internship Programme 2026 in Rome, Italy.
Applications are now open for the UNFCCC CAPACITY Fellowship Programme 2026 in Bonn, Germany.
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A.I. Policy, News & Jobs
Our expanded Simuka Africa A.I. Organizational Policy can be found here.
A.I. / Tech Creative Jobs & Opportunities:
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is offering a highly competitive AI Traineeship with hands-on experience in AI systems, data platforms, and digital transformation.
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Opportunities
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I. Career Tip: Forbes - 5 Tips To Support The Mental Health Of Job Seekers During Their Search
Idealist.org: Remote Positions - updated
80000 Hours Job Board - updated
482 Jobs (Australia) - updated
The Welcome to The Jungle Job Board (global)
The University of Udine has officially opened applications for its 42nd Cycle PhD Programmes 2026.
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Food For Thought
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Lastly, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We encourage you to take the opportunity to integration self-care into your daily routine. Here are a few ways:
These are free Mental Health Worksheets to learn additional coping skills.
Experiencing stress at work? Try this free Work Burnout Workbook.
Experiencing stress as a student? Try this Academic Student Burnout Workbook.
Experiencing stress as a caregiver? Try the Caregiver Burnout Workbook.
If you or someone you know is he parent of an autistic child or youth, The Autism Parenting Summit is free and will take place May 15th - 17th.
Take some time this weekend for rest & rejuvenation. ❤️
-M.
May hope, peace & unity be with you.
