Essays about: "spiritual capital"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words spiritual capital.

  1. 1. The Role of Religion in Development Cooperation with Focus on Resilience Building

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Reem Al-Jebzi; [2022]
    Keywords : Resilience; spirituality; faith; religion in development; faith actors; spiritual capital; social capital; INGOs; development cooperation.;

    Abstract : The lack of consensus and consistency in defining and integrating the role of religion in development cooperation as well as in resilience building agendas undermines the Global Development Agenda and the effectiveness of interventions being implemented in the Global South. This research examines international development and aid organizations’ resilience frameworks and concepts, such as the ACT Church of Sweden, Oxfam, Lutheran World Relief, Islamic Relief Worldwide, and Baha’i International Community. READ MORE

  3. 2. Streets | Facades | Rooftops : Motifs of Duality in Lahore and Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Shayan Firoz Khilji; Zehra Ahsan Chughtai; [2020]
    Keywords : solidarity; resilience; appropriation; visibility; international; diversity;

    Abstract : Old Lahore holds an ephemeral magic in its experiences, lying in the center of not only the city, but also a key component to all religious, spiritual and everyday activities, which expand beyond the horizontal planes. The vibrance of the old city threads itself into the dense urban fabric through its traditional jharokas (balconies) and intricately woven rooftops, these tendrils extend out to the modernized environment from which its identity is unique and unparalleled. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Rights of Nature through the eyes of indigenous peoples : A power analysis in Ecuador

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Märta Sternäng; [2018]
    Keywords : Rights of Nature; governance; indigenous; worldviews; power;

    Abstract : Governance approaches that foster more nurturing nature-human relationships are needed to reconnect humanity and societal development to the limits of the biosphere. Ecuador has been portrayed as a source of inspiration in its move to grant constitutional rights to nature. READ MORE

  5. 4. Institute of Contemporary Escapes

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Zuzanna Skwarlo; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This project aims to create physicalambience for escapism, that can take place in a variety of ways. Inmoderation it can be a healthy habit, that in times of fast pace of life, hectic schedules and information overload, can help us keep our sanity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Living in Transition Societal transitions from a youth perspective in Bhutan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Daniela Lehner; [2015]
    Keywords : societal transitions; tradition; modernization; globalization; youth; Gross National Happiness; GNH; happiness; Thimphu; Bhutan; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to contribute to a more holistic understanding of youth experiences under the phenomenon of societal transitions caused by processes of modernization. Bhutan has been subjected to major changes in terms of economic development, political and societal transitions. READ MORE