Essays about: "development volunteering"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words development volunteering.

  1. 1. The Portrayal of Orphanage Voluntourism in the Global South : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Two Voluntourism Websites Under Human Rights Aspects

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Elena Wasserzier; [2023]
    Keywords : orphanage voluntourism; children´s rights; Human Rights; discourse;

    Abstract : Orphanage volunteering in the Global South has experienced worldwide criticism in recent years as children’s rights violations have surfaced. This thesis examines the discourse of two organizations (“Global Crossroad” and“uVolunteer) that still offer orphanage voluntourism and assesses in what ways they display neo-colonial characteristics on their websites. READ MORE

  3. 2. Volunteer tourism as a transformative journey - “ It's something that they still have, that many have lost at home”

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Nathalie Regestad; Isabella Axelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Voluntourism; existential authenticity; moral grandstanding; moral superiority; self-identity; the Other; exoticism; epiphany; epiphanic experiences.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Volunteer tourism is an alternative form of tourism that is constantly increasing. The increase can be considered related to trends about social participation, environmental awareness and moral demands. READ MORE

  4. 3. Potential for improving public services by exploring citizens’ communication to public organizations in Sweden

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

    Author : Ibrahim Ali Mehkri; [2023]
    Keywords : citizen inquiries; e-Government; Sweden; CRM;

    Abstract : Little et al., (1971) define citizen feedback as information from citizens directed to societal institutions, particularly government, to improve their functioning. READ MORE

  5. 4. And in my Head I Paint a Picture : The Role of Development Volunteering Organizations in the Othering of States in the Global South

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Runa Ziegler; [2023]
    Keywords : international volunteering; development volunteering; othering;

    Abstract : The focus of the Bachelor thesis is to analyze how states in the Global South are being othered by states in the Global North that fund international development volunteering (IDV). A focus is put on states that fund IDV as part of their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. READ MORE

  6. 5. Att skapa historia genom engagemang : en studie om hur engagerade människor skapar och omskapar Stabergs kulturmiljö i Falun

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Malin Lindberg; [2022]
    Keywords : världsarv; sociala fält; historiska trädgårdar; engagemang; kulturreservat; platsidentitet;

    Abstract : En kulturmiljö är en lämning, bygd eller område som påverkats av mänsklig verkan och är en del av ett kulturarv. Den här uppsatsen syftar till att förstå varför det sker socialt engagemang i Stabergs kulturmiljö och vad denna plats har för betydelse för de engagerade. READ MORE