Master of Arts in International Community Development (ICD): Recent submissions
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Reunifying Families: the Importance of Community Support for Broken Families
Northwest University, 2015
44 pagesIt is easy to understand the need for children to be removed from unsafe and unhealthy living conditions. Yet studies reviewed for this thesis argued that children thrive emotionally, mentally and developmentally better ... -
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 Art of Survival: Defining Abusive Experience, What It Means to Be Well, and Creative Expression to Guide Aftercare Interventions for Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Northwest University, 2015
50 pagesThe issue of Intimate Partner Violence currently populates the international conversation for women’s rights. Language is frank and temperatures are high. While much of the stage is occupied by those who seek to raise ... -
The Western Church: a Call to Justice
Northwest University, 2015
40 pagesJustice is of great importance to God and should be of equal importance to His followers. Unfortunately, this concern for justice has been lost in much of Western Christian thinking. Consequently, Christians miss out on a ... -
Your Creative Activity Guide Book
Northwest University, October 15, 2014
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Same Thread Apparel Grant Proposal
Northwest University, May 1, 2014
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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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Same Thread Apparel: Bridging the Gap Between Fashion and Ethics: Business Plan
Northwest University, 2014
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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. ... -
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 -
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 ... -
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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Sense of Community for Previously Homeless Young: Adults in YMCA Transitional Housing
Northwest University, April 6, 2013
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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 ... -
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 ...





















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