Browsing Master of Arts in International Community Development (ICD) by Issue Date
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Moringa oleifera: Potential as a Sustainable Therapeutic Solution for Under-nutrition
Northwest University, 2013
42 pagesThe nutrition intervention project proposed herein is written for the rural Ugandan, East African context. This thesis first examines the Ugandan context, including general demographics, political history since independence, ... -
Reducing Environmental Impact of Disaster Relief
Northwest University, 2013
33 pagesReducing environmental impact of disaster relief – Poverty in time of disaster – How are organizations managing their waste? – Why is it important to consider the environment in disaster relief? – Case studies: addressing ... -
Theater Works: Why Public Theater Education is Important
Northwest University, Spring 2013
81 pagesTheater education offers many benefits for students, academically and socially. Participants in theater receive a unique and well-rounded educational experience. Despite this fact, public education has greatly limited ... -
Refugee Resettlement in Seattle: Building Partnerships between Community-Based Organizations and Resettlement Agencies for Better Refugee Integration
Northwest University, March 2013
48 pagesWhile refugee resettlement has been primarily the responsibility of voluntary agencies, it cannot be completed, understood, and effective without community-based organizations (CBOs). This research focused on how CBOs can ... -
Inclusive Financial Services for People Living in Poverty
Northwest University, April 2013
228 pagesThis paper is intended to be a supplemental justification to an asset-building, financial literacy curriculum, which is provided as an appendix at the end of this document1. The following paper is the big picture framework ... -
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 ... -
Sense of Community for Previously Homeless Young: Adults in YMCA Transitional Housing
Northwest University, April 6, 2013
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Cultural Contextualization of Disability In Uganda: New Approaches to Community-Based Rehabilitation
Northwest University, April 4, 2013
59 pagesThe author outlined a method that aimed to improve the lives of people with disabilities in developing nations. The model, community based rehabilitation, is the popular standard in providing care to people with disabilities ... -
Breaking the Silence of Stillbirth through Personal Narratives: Constructing Meaning and Creating Awareness in the Greater Social Context
Northwest University, August 31, 2013
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The Pumpkin Village and the Harvest: Utilizing the Resources of Traditional Health Beliefs and Food Practices
Northwest University, 2014
64 pagesIt is important to contextualize traditional health beliefs, diets, and food practices in community development. Traditional beliefs and practices are valid within their environment and support the health of the community. ... -
Same Thread Apparel: Bridging the Gap Between Fashion and Ethics: Business Plan
Northwest University, 2014
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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 ... -
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
20 pagesRoyal Family KIDS Whatcom County Mentoring Program Proposal: Developing Gifts and Talents -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Same Thread Apparel Grant Proposal
Northwest University, May 1, 2014
12 pages
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