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  1. 1. Hindrance the women are facing in the fisheries sector : A Case study in Mwanza, Tanzania 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Samira Issa; [2023]
    Keywords : Women’s empowerment; NGO; gender and fisheries; Mwanza; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Women’s involvement in the fishing sector has been overlooked. The underlying cause of many global conflicts is a lack of access to natural resources. For that reason, it is important to empower women in natural resources. Empowering women to work leads to better growth in third-world countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Is Stand-up Comedy a Potential Tool for Social Change? : An Analysis of Stand-up Comedian Dave Chappelle

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Aryan Karim; [2023]
    Keywords : stand-up; comedy; empowerment; awareness; humor; Chappelle; comedy; intersectionality; representation; social change;

    Abstract : This degree project aims to research if stand-up comedy has the potential to be a tool for social change, in terms of awareness-building and empowerment. It also researches if a specific comedian can be a voice and representation for multiple social movements. READ MORE

  5. 4. Aunque les cueste la vida/ Even if it will cost them their life : A study of irregular migration between Guatemala and the United States of America and the effects it has on the Maya communities

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Paulina Åström; Esther Elgaard; [2023]
    Keywords : Guatemala; Irregular Migration; Maya Community; USAID; Corruption; IOM; NGO; Return migration;

    Abstract : Today, many Guatemalans flee the country and leave their home communities behind due to poor living conditions and high unemployment. Irregular migration involves many risks yet is for many seen as a necessity to live a purposeful life. READ MORE

  6. 5. Local NGOs combat against Child Labour : A case study in Mwanza, Tanzania

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Halima-Sadiya Ahmed Abdullahi; [2023]
    Keywords : NGO; child labour; artisanal small-scale mining; agriculture; Mwanza; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Children engage in paid and unpaid work that is damaging to them daily all around the world. They are categorized as child laborers, however when they are either too young to work or are engaged in dangerous activities that may jeopardize their physical, mental, social or educational development (Unicef 2021). READ MORE