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Poverty is a complex issue. Researchers, legislators, and philosophers debate causes and consequences all the time, as well as solutions. To learn more about poverty, here are five essays you can access online for free: Ending Global Poverty: Why Money Isn’t Enough – Lucy Page and Rohini Pande In this essay, the authors lay out the argument that if extreme poverty is to end by 2030, it will take more than just economic growth and the distribution of resources. The …

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Historically, governments task NGOs and other public bodies to provide essential public services. NGOs were assigned projects based on the awarding of grants or contracts. However, times are changing. Governments don’t like to spend a lot of money on services, so instead of directly conscripting NGOs, they’ll put out “tenders.” NGOs put out tenders of their own, as well, when they need a service they can’t do themselves. What is tendering? How does the process work? Tendering: a definition Tendering …

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Most people have heard the term “whistleblower.” It refers to a person who brings attention to illegal or unethical activity within their company or government. Like a referee who notices a foul in a game, they “blow the whistle.” There are many systems in place in the United States that protect whistleblowers, but is whistleblowing even ethical? The history of whistleblowing Whistleblowing is not a new concept. An early form of it existed in England before there was an organized …

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Course start date: September (Application deadline: Spring). The Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights (ArMA) is a unique cross-regional programme. It is an intensive advanced course in Human Rights and Democratic Governance with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. It is one of the seven regional masters of the Global Campus of Human Rights, the largest network of universities working in human rights, and a leading educational organisation supported by the European Union. This multidisciplinary programme …

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In recent years, global health has become an increasingly popular field of study. A number of universities now offer courses in global health, many of which are interdisciplinary in nature. Global health courses typically cover a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, public health policy, international health regulations, and disease control. In addition, students often have the opportunity to study specific diseases or conditions within the context of global health. We have compiled a list of top Global Health courses …

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The “New Approaches to Countering Terror: Countering Violent Extremism” is anchored by the University of Maryland, College Park through Coursera. It is known as a multi-week interactive program that is provided by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START). This course allows students to learn different philosophical and pragmatic challenges that have been bringing various challenges to Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). Bill Braniff, who is the Director of START and the course instructor, will …

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There are a number of reasons why you might want to consider taking an ethics training course online. Perhaps you work in a field where ethical considerations are important, but you don’t have the time to attend an in-person class. Or maybe you’re interested in learning more about ethics but aren’t sure where to start. Whatever your reason, there are a number of online courses available that can help you learn more about ethical principles and how to apply them …

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India is widely offering NGO internships for students and young people willing to offer their skills and knowledge and work with the people in need. Depending on the organization, there are different requirements and eligibility criteria for interns. Here are listed 10 NGO internships in Kolkata. MAD – Make a Difference MAD is a non-profit organization that mobilizes young leaders to ensure rightful outcomes for children from vulnerable groups and in need of urgent care and protection. The organization consists …

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Being an intern in New York can be an interesting and rewarding experience and at the same time the perfect opportunity to make a transition from academic life to a professional career. There are various internship opportunities for students and fresh graduates in different fields of work. Here is the list of 10 NGO Internships in NYC. The New York City Economic Development Corporation – NYCEDC NYCEDC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, equitable, and …

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Internships are a great opportunity to get the first-hand experience in non-profit organizations and help the people in need at the same time. Not every internship position is paid, but some cover travel or accommodation costs. Here are 10 NGO Internships in Zimbabwe. Tariro House of Hope Tariro House of Hope is an NGO based in Zimbabwe which works in the field of child rights and aims to reduce the impact of poverty on children. THH has two different Internship …

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