Master of Arts in International Community Development (ICD)
Recent Submissions
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Sustainability Planning Proposal for Zoe Villa, Bali, Indonesia
Northwest University, 2015
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Honduran Women: a Study of Women’s Participation in Community Development, Leadership, and Events in Rural Honduras
Northwest University, May 2016
51 pages -
Storytelling, Cultural Healing, and Community Development
Northwest University, March 28, 2016
46 pages -
The Art of Collaboration: the Journey Across the Parking Lot
Northwest University, March 26, 2016
46 pages -
Congo, By and For the Congolese: Comparing Congolese and Western Perspectives Through the Lens of Mineral Exploitation
Northwest College, December 2009
108 pagesAlthough the West has turned its attention to the crisis in Eastern DR Congo (DRC), the advocacy movement lacks strong engagement with Congolese perspectives on the broader issues. Through qualitative research with Congolese ... -
Encouraging Peace Workers
Northwest University, April 13, 2014
62 pagesThe purpose of this paper was to offer suggestions for encouraging peace workers to continue their peacebuilding work. In this paper, the author argued that peace is important, but that it does not come about on its own, ... -
Don’t Find Your Purpose: Find the Road, Stay on the Road, Watch for Deer
Northwest University, April 3, 2014
62 pagesFinding one’ s purpose is not a destination, but instead a journey, a road. There are countless excuses why Americans fail to make finding purpose an essential part of our lives. Uncovering purpose-limiting behaviors and ... -
Advancing "The Call" With an Undergraduate Global Studies Program at Northwest University
Northwest College, March 12, 2010
34 pagesThe addition of an undergraduate program in Global Studies is recommended for Northwest University to further support its mission and advance “The Call.” Already a Christ-centered university with programs that equip students ... -
Ten Talents: the Role of Church-Based Programs in the Microfinance Industry
Northwest College, December 15, 2009
38 pagesThis article provides the rational for Christian microfinance as a development strategy that works with the inherent capabilities of the poor and their communities instead of facilitating unhealthy dependency. Microfinance ... -
Mentoring Intentionally: Focusing on Developing Gifts and Talents
Northwest University, 2014
33 pagesUnfortunately some children in the world have been left in vulnerable positions that have harmed their well-being. When they have not received adequate care, they experience devastating consequences. Because of that, it ... -
Royal Family KIDS Whatcom County Mentoring Program Proposal: Developing Gifts and Talents
Northwest University, 2014
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Contextualized Recovery Services for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation: a Model for Western Practitioners
Northwest University, April 3, 2014
60 pagesFor many years, both faith based and secular Western development workers practiced various types of development work in the two-thirds world. Unfortunately, these practices often resulted in unintended harm. Those sometime ... -
The Church Reimagined: an Argument for Partnerships Between Churches and Social Enterprise
Northwest University, 2014
56 pagesThe church of the 21st century faces many challenges as a result of globalization. Many are struggling to simply stay afloat due to dwindling resources. The scarcity of these resources means that outreach and missions are ... -
Master’s in International Care and Community Development: Thesis Project
Northwest University, April 4, 2013
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The Use of Moringa Oleifera to Enhance Holistic Care for Orphans
Northwest University, April 4, 2013
33 pagesThis text will address why orphanages providing holistic care should grow and implement a Moringa oleifera (Moringa) project onsite. Not only do the leaves of the Moringa tree contain vital nutrition and vitamins which can ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Outcomes: a Case for Fair Trade
Northwest University, 2013
33 pagesCorporate social responsibility (CSR) is a multifaceted, complex branch of business that can yield positive outcomes for producers in developing contexts and businesses in the West. Fair trade, a sub-set of CSR, shows mixed ... -
Same Thread Apparel: Bridging the Gap Between Fashion and Ethics: Business Plan
Northwest University, 2014
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Social Enterprise and Nonprofit Collaboration: Employing Social Enterprise Principles
Northwest University, April 3, 2014
20 pagesGlobalization and advances in technology have created a more connected world where access to information is widely available. Consumers around the globe have become more aware than ever of social justice issues that surround ... -
Same Thread Apparel Grant Proposal
Northwest University, May 1, 2014
12 pages
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