Browsing Master of Arts in International Community Development (ICD) by Title
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A Church for the Community: a Model of Church-Based Community Development
Northwest University, 2015
69 pagesWithin our globalized society, churches have unique roles to play as agents of social change. In the context of the author's fieldwork in South Africa, this thesis investigates the idea that God calls His Church—as His ... -
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 ... -
Church. Community. Care.: Equipping the Local Church to Engage in Foster Care Support
Northwest University, April 23, 2023
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The Church: Building and Supporting Healing Communities
Northwest University, 2011
50 pagesThis thesis targets our local, Seattle, churches and mental health system in the hopes of seeing a more productive and healing system take root. Mental illness has brought distress to our communities, and with this comes ... -
Co-powerment in the Mission-Driven Sector: Client Participation in Program Evaluation
Northwest University, April 2015
42 pagesThis paper centers on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on development work in underserved populations, making the case that non-profits aimed at empowering the marginalized must fulfill their commitment to ... -
Collective Impact: Building Strong Bonds to Serve the Homeless and Low-Income Populations
Northwest University, April 24, 2022
70 pages -
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Del Norte County, California
Northwest University, April 22, 2018
64 pages -
Community Development and its Practitioners
Northwest University, March 17, 2018
43 pages -
Community Development Partnerships
Northwest University, April 11, 2012
30 pages -
Community Development Principles for Justice and Mission at Refuge Church
Northwest University, March 24, 2022
57 pages -
Community Development through Care Farming: Promoting Personal, Social, and Environmental Well-Being
Northwest University, April 22, 2019
90 pages -
Community-Based Organizations: Making Positive Impacts for Disadvantaged Families in Nigeria
Northwest University, May 2019
56 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 ... -
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 ... -
Copowerment in Education: Utilizing a Trauma in Early Childhood Education Training for Teachers to Reach Their Afghan Refugee Students
Northwest University, April 2023
78 pagesThis thesis paper explores the challenges and opportunities for growth among refugees in the classroom with the trauma they experienced. Drawing on a range of literature and research, the paper examines the various facets ... -
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 ... -
Creating a Partnership Model for ELL Organizations Serving Refugees in the Seattle Area
Northwest University, 2018
60 pages -
Creating an Atmosphere for Healing Trauma: A Three-Fold Approach for Women Experiencing Homelessness
Northwest University, May 11, 2021
77 pages -
Creative Hospitality: Using Available Resources to Foster Hope in Youth and Families
Northwest University, May 6, 2021
45 pages