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Interest in the field of peace and conflict studies is growing across the globe. Since the 1950s and 1960s when peace studies began to emerge as an academic discipline with its own research tools, a specialized set of concepts and forums for discussions such as journals and conferences, the number of institutions offering the course at all levels have significantly increased. Suffice to add that research institutes focusing on peace research have also increased significantly. Notable amongst such institutes is …

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Finding the right agency to fund your non-profit can be quite a task. A number of donor agencies offer smaller micro-grants for any amount below $50,000. These are usually one-time funding opportunities, since donors would release the bulk of the money in one go. NGO’s are required to submit a concise annual report at the end of the fiscal to provide information with regards to how the cash donation was spent. Asia Foundation Grant Committed to improving lives across Asia, …

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If you’re interested in working with an NGO, or non-governmental organization, then you might want to consider pursuing a certification in project management. Project management courses can provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully manage projects within an NGO setting. Below are our top picks. Project Management: The Basics for Success Combining important aspects of Team Leadership and Project Management into one programme, the Basics for Success project management course will give you a further understanding of …

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A thorough Annual Report is much more than just a list of accomplishments or endeavors for the year. A well thought out Annual Report provides information that will help you to dream up fresh ideas for the new financial year. For an NGO this also means inspiring new donors to commit to your organization, being able to motivate current or dormant donors into making a bigger commitment, encouraging beneficiaries and motivating employees. Here are 20 NGO annual reports that provide …

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Peace and conflict studies often cover a wide range of issues regarding conflict and the conditions for peace. It tackles warfare and how it has changed over time. In addition, the questions these studies also cover concern distribution of power amongst states, inter-state war as well as modern warfare and comparisons between democratic states that are considered to be more peaceful than the authoritarian states. The wide range of issues and cases that the peace of conflict studies cover makes …

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University of Manchester – MA Peace and Conflict Studies Study conflict management at the University of Manchester in the UK and benefit from specialized training at one of the world’s leading peace and conflict study centers. Through exploration, this course takes an interdisciplinary approach, examining the processes that actors have attempted to put into place, in a bid to build peace in war-ridden areas. The course work draws on expertise from the fields of politics, history, anthropology and the arts, …

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The field of peace and conflict studies has grown remarkably over the last seven decades since the first programme was offered in 1948 at Indiana’s Manchester College. The programme, which started shortly after World War II, has impressively expanded from its former narrow specializations, to areas such as human rights, justice, individual rights and well-being, gender issues, as well as intersections between peace and socioeconomic development. Today, peace scholars consider many factors: how food security impacts on peace, the relationship …

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When looking for a career in the non-profit sector, visiting big job-board sites may seem like a good idea. But if you’re really serious about finding work at an NGO company, it’s best to target websites that focus predominantly on job listings for non-profit organizations. The following five stands out: Idealist Hailed as “one of the most useful sites”, Idealist features a job search that lists jobs according to subject, position, country, geographical area and other criteria. The site boasts …

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Many new entrants to the international development jobs market find it difficult to get a foot in the door. Or even to open the door a bit wider after getting a toe through. Take this story from an international development job-seeker on one of the most popular Facebook groups: This job-seeker is half a step away from getting a job in another sector. She has a MA degree. And has put in a ton of effort. In the comments thread, …

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For international development professionals wanting to work with refugees and other forced migrant groups, there are several career paths into this specific field. Refugee crises require work in various specialty areas and at all levels—government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, multilateral organizations, etc. Here are just a few of the ways that you can work with refugees both domestically and internationally. Project management, monitoring & evaluation For any ID organization, project management and monitoring & evaluation are key components to successful …

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