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International Humanitarian Assistance
This is a group specifically geared towards those building a career in the International Development and Humanitarian Assistance field. We often fall between the classification cracks of nonprofit and government jobs.
Those of us who concern ourselves with helping those less fortunate in developing countries know how hard it is to break into this sector - do you join Peace Corps? When do you go to Graduate school? Should I work for a foundation or a USAID implementing partner... How can I get that program manager job helping Ghanaian women entrepreneurs? Hopefully this can be a useful space for you.
Network Leader: Scott Webb
Mehul Kar
I'm looking for some research showing how many people say they WANT to donate/volunteer/make a difference towards global poverty, and how many ACTUALLY take action.
Any help??
72 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, International Humanitarian Assistance, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, Non-Profit Management and Nonprofiteers3 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Mehul Kar:
I'll look all these soon. Thank you for your responses. If you come across any articles, please forward them on!
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You can get charity stats from charity navigator, and probably from other charity evaluators, but you'd will not find any comparable's as to how ...MoreYou can get charity stats from charity navigator, and probably from other charity evaluators, but you'd will not find any comparable's as to how many people say they want to fight poverty. You will find only how many people actually give to certain poverty fighting charities, and even at that it would not necessarily be accurate, as much poverty fighting comes from organizations that are not necessary touted as fighting poverty organizations but as start up support to sustainable businesses and so on.
"good intentions is not enough" is a great blog if you are looking for a place to start, also "find what works"
http://findwhatworks.wordpress.com/
http://goodintents.org/
72 weeks ago
"good intentions is not enough" is a great blog if you are looking for a place to start, also "find what works"
http://findwhatworks.wordpress.com/
http://goodintents.org/
72 weeks ago
Zezinho
I live in a favela in Rio de Janeiro. Thanks to sustainable tourism we are now able to open Rocinha Media School which will be a center that will have a Dj school, photography and filmmaking classes for the residents of Rocinha. Check out our new website at: http://rocinhamediaschool.org
Jaclyn Schiff
I'm curious: how many people in this group consider "global health" their primary area?
Uchechi Anyanwu
A great resource I just stumbled on for those who want to keep up in information in their international development theme/area of interest - http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/info/sliGoodGuide.html
Shaina Sorrell
Devex is having a webinar: "Starting Your Career in International Aid and Development.” It's on Dec 8th and is open to Devex members.
I've got a profile on the site but haven't committed to a paid membership yet. This webinar may be the push I need to just do it... Is anyone else a Devex member? Have you found your membership worthwhile?
Sarah Fortuna:
I'm in the same position as you Shaina - never quite sure whether to commit to paid membership. Especially when you can always find out enough ...MoreI'm in the same position as you Shaina - never quite sure whether to commit to paid membership. Especially when you can always find out enough about the restricted access jobs to look them up elsewhere for free. If you do decide to take the plunge I'd love to hear your feedback.
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Uchechi Anyanwu:
I've very recently become a paid member. It is too soon for me to give positive (or negative) feedback. But I will keep you posted.
76 weeks ago
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Uchechi Anyanwu
A great opportunity for any economists in the group - http://www.odi.org.uk/fellowship-scheme/default.asp
Shaina Sorrell
Hi all! Just joined the group and after scanning through some of the discussions, looks like some of us are still up-and-coming to the aid/dev field. Glad I'm not the only one!
If any other newbies are looking for expert advice on breaking into this line of work, there's a newsletter out there by Alanna Shaikh, one of my favorite bloggers/intl aid professionals. Personally, her advice has already been well worth the $2/month.
Check it out, let me know what y'all think! http://bit.ly/9ev6bj
Uchechi Anyanwu:
Can you explain how it's been worth it to you? And would you say it is worth it to someone not yet "up-and-coming", but wants to be?
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Shaina Sorrell:
The newsletter is Ms. Shaikh’s answers to questions from a diverse group of people as they (we) pursue a career in development. You can write to ...MoreThe newsletter is Ms. Shaikh’s answers to questions from a diverse group of people as they (we) pursue a career in development. You can write to her with a specific question related to your goals/job search. For me, it’s been useful in pinpointing skills one might want to highlight to potential employers, as well as helping to identify gaps in experience that should be addressed before applying to certain types of positions. The author also presents feedback that she gets from other professionals in this field, for instance when their advice contradicts what she's recommended. Since there are lots of people writing in with questions, it’s a chance to learn from the group's experience, as we're all essentially pursuing a similar path.
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Stacyann Forrester
Sheryl Sandberg COO of Facebook on social media and global health
http://tinyurl.com/2ahbu6d
82 weeks ago from International Humanitarian Assistance, Social Entrepreneurs and SXSW1 more
Uchechi Anyanwu
For any LL.M holders in the group - http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTLAWJUSTICE/0,,content...
Stacyann Forrester
Has anyone here attending one of these monthly meetings of the Technology Salon? Curious about your experience. It's a discussion between techies and development people
http://technologysalon.org/
87 weeks ago from Washington D.C. and International Humanitarian Assistance
Luke Johnson:
Interesting... I haven't attended yet, but this could be right up my alley! Trying to find a bridge from my current techie world to that of ...MoreInteresting... I haven't attended yet, but this could be right up my alley! Trying to find a bridge from my current techie world to that of international development.
Capped at 15 participants? How does this work?
87 weeks ago
Capped at 15 participants? How does this work?
87 weeks ago
Stacyann Forrester:
Yea, I'm curious too. What I've been able to gather is that meeting is invitation only. Not sure how it's decided.
87 weeks ago
87 weeks ago
Stacyann Forrester
Busy week for International Development between the Clinton Global Initiative and UN MDG Summit
Stacyann Forrester
The Global Health Hub recently launched check it out if your interested in keeping up on all things global health http://www.globalhealthhub.org/
89 weeks ago from Global Careers and Business, International Humanitarian Assistance, Washington D.C. and Nonprofiteers2 more
Heather Gaona recommended this
Jason H. Parker:
That's really cool! Thanks for sharing. Haven't scanned it too much, but it seems like a great resource. Are you involved in the development or ...MoreThat's really cool! Thanks for sharing. Haven't scanned it too much, but it seems like a great resource. Are you involved in the development or community management process at all?
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89 weeks ago
Heather Gaona:
thanks for the site, Stacyann! Always looking for more global health news. Are you a drug or vaccine researcher?
88 weeks ago
88 weeks ago
Stacyann Forrester
Great insights in starting your own international organization/nonprofit in an interview with the Founder of the Mashi Foundation http://bit.ly/b6Tjnl
91 weeks ago from Global Careers and Business, Non-Profit Management and International Humanitarian Assistance1 more
Stacyann Forrester
Hi Everyone,
I'm writing to request your help in putting together a series of interviews for my blog. The series will highlight young professionals who were born in Latin America and the Caribbean(LAC) but now call the US home. I'm interesting in learning about life in LAC countries from a native's perspective. This would also be a great opportunity to highlight your own blog as well. Contact me if you're interested and/or for further details.
92 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Global Careers and Business, International Humanitarian Assistance and Wordpress Bloggers2 more
Stacyann Forrester:
Very impressed by the interviews so far. Can't wait to start sharing on my blog. I'm still looking to interview others. Reply here if your interested!
92 weeks ago
92 weeks ago
Tim Moreland
Hi everyone, I am a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh studying International Political Economy and Development Planning. I also started up a fundraising website for volunteers (and other good causes). http://theonlinefundraiser.org
Glad to be a part of this network!
Stacyann Forrester
Exciting stuff: article on the potential use of social networking technology in global health: http://globalpoverty.change.org/blog/view/could_geo-based_social_network...
Mehnaz Thawer
Calling all Canadians: two fab conferences happening the weekend of March 27th
Engineers without Borders' Bridging the Gap Conference
and the Global Health and Global Human Security conference
Both at UBC, both with excellent speakers and topics!
Akhila Kolisetty
Hi everyone! Check out an amazing organization I worked with this past summer. JusticeMakers, a program of International Bridges to Justice, is holding a competition to fund grassroots justice reform ideas in Asia! Spread the word! Deadline: March 24: http://justicemakers.net/
You can also follow them on twitter: http://twitter.com/JusticeMakers
Stacyann Forrester
An MD Goals Success Story: Rwanda
http://globalhealth.change.org/blog/view/rwanda_from_genocide_to_astonis...
Scott Webb
I'm tweeting for IRD, the org I work for: http://twitter.com/ird_relief Check it out.
Mehnaz Thawer
If you're in Canada, check out Foreign Policy Camp at www.rethinkforeignpolicy.ca. I shall be attending in person :)
Akhila Kolisetty
We are holding a #ypsc Twitter chat: Young Professionals for Social Change, tomorrow (thursday) at 9PM EST. Read more about it here! http://bit.ly/4gcsBw I hope you'll join in!
Beth Oppenheim-Chan
Hello all! Interested if anyone knows of any int'l NGO's hiring right now in DC. Thanks!
Scott Webb:
Check www.devex.com. All NGO's post there. Also Alertnet.org. ...MoreCheck www.devex.com. All NGO's post there. Also Alertnet.org. ReliefWeb.org is good too. Depends on which focus area you're into.
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