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1. Food Banks: An eco-social solution? Critical perspectives on food charity in Europe
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbeteAbstract : This aim of this thesis was to investigate food banking organisations as part of food charity on different governance levels within the EU in relation to aspects of sustainability. The Doughnut model after Raworth (2017) as an element of eco-social research is employed as theoretical underpinning to explore the organisational positioning regarding the societal problems of food waste and food insecurity, as well as the solutions that the organisations envision in relation to sustainability. READ MORE
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2. Regular pre-service teachers’ perception on inclusive education of students with disabilities in Vietnam.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogikAbstract : Aim: The study investigates the perceptions of Vietnamese regular pre-service teachers on inclusive education (IE) of students with disabilities (SWD) in Vietnam by examining how pre-service teachers understand the concept of inclusive education, the primary sources of information used by pre-service teachers to acquire knowledge about inclusive education, and their perceived preparedness to include students with disabilities in regular classrooms. Theory: The charity model or Confucian philosophy, the medical model, and the social model of disability were adopted to explore the perceptions of Vietnamese regular pre-service teachers. READ MORE
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3. A Solidarity Model of Foreign Aid? : A case study of the Olof Palme International Center’s projects in South Africa
University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ekonomi och itAbstract : This bachelor thesis is a qualitative case study of whether the Olof Palme International Center’s (OPC) model of foreign aid, as a Swedish non-governmental organisation (NGO), is understood by leading figures of the three types of participants involved in the model; the OPC, Swedish member organisations, and, in this case, South African partner organisations, as taking either a solidarity- or charity-approach to foreign aid, in both theory and practise. The theories of Mutual Aid and International Solidarity are used to construct two opposing “solidarity” and “charity” models of foreign aid, against which the OPC model is compared. READ MORE
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4. Impact and Innovation: How Can NGOs Manage Both? A Single-Case Study on Ambidexterity in a Dynamic Environment
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningAbstract : Organizational ambidexterity is a concept that captures an organization's ability to manage business efficiently by exploiting existing solutions, and to cope with future demand by exploring new opportunities. Scarce resources amplify the need for efficiency, while a dynamic environment demands adaptation and innovation. READ MORE
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5. Corporate Involvement in Charitable Engagements : Exploring the Dynamics of Corporate-Charity Collaborators
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In today's business environment, organizations are expected to engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which involves balancing their economic success with positive social and environmental impact. Collaborating with charitable organizations can be a way for companies to engage in socially responsible activities and given the increasing focus on CSR, there is a potential for an enhanced interaction between companies and charitable organizations. READ MORE
