Essays about: "charity in sweden"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words charity in sweden.

1. 1. 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 it

   Author : Malin Stål; [2023]
   Keywords : Foreign aid; international solidarity; charity; non-governmental organisation; development aid; South Africa; Sweden; Olof Palme International Center; Utländskt bistånd; internationell solidaritet; välgörenhet; icke-statliga organisationer; bistånd; Sydafrika; Sverige; Olof Palmes internationella center;

   Abstract : 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

3. 2. Motivating Generosity - Investigating Persuasive Strategies for Increasing Clothing Donations to Charitable Causes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Hannes Bjurström; Arvid Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Persuasive Technology; Behavior Model; User Centered Design; Motivation; Encouraging Donation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Today, the textile industry in Sweden is responsible for up to 1800 tons of textile waste per year, a poor use of resources that results in a negative environmental impact. Additionally, with the rise of fast fashion, which is characterized by rapid trend circulation and a clothing production that matches, clothes are discarded at a higher rate than ever before. READ MORE

4. 3. Cybersecurity experiences and practices in charities

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Christoffer Lindström; [2022]
   Keywords : cybersecurity practice; charity; nonprofit;

   Abstract : This study investigates the security practices of nonprofit organisations in Sweden. Nonprofit organisations are organisations with a social mission. They collect sensitive and critical information, use ICT like other organisations, and face threats from cybercrime. But we know little about how nonprofit organisations protect their assets. READ MORE

5. 4. Falling through the net: An exploratory qualitative study of food poverty and food insecurity in Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Stephanie Rost; [2021-06-28]
   Keywords : Food poverty; Food insecurity; Poverty; Welfare State; Sweden;

   Abstract : When thinking of food poverty, Sweden may not be the first country that comes to the forefront of your mind. Indeed it appears as a somewhat neglected field of study in a country that while maintaining a presentation as a social democratic welfare state, is experiencing a growth in the number of those not able to feed themselves. READ MORE

6. 5. Nudging for sustainable water consumption : Positive vs. negative information

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

   Author : Erika Lövqvist; [2021]
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   Abstract : Previous literature shows that information influences people's environmental friendly behavior, and is a surprisingly strong motivator. It is not only the content of information that significantly influences attitudes and behavior intentions, people are also sensitive for how information is framed. READ MORE