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The Impact Of Developmental And Humanitarian Aid In The Nation Of Haiti, Hannah J. Chitty, Jessie A. Comeau, Esther R. Fluhart, Lauren N. Mullahy, Katherine A. Ward
The Impact Of Developmental And Humanitarian Aid In The Nation Of Haiti, Hannah J. Chitty, Jessie A. Comeau, Esther R. Fluhart, Lauren N. Mullahy, Katherine A. Ward
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Short term aid has numerous benefits and limitations in contrast with sustainable development. For this project sustainable development is defined as: utilizing the resources in communities and encouraging indigenous leadership to promote well being for future generations. The impact of short term relief is determined by various factors. The focus of this research will be the impact of humanitarian emergency assistance and developmental assistance in the nation of Haiti. The research findings obtained through literature review educates the local community on how to effectively assist developing communities both domestically and abroad to become self-sustaining.
Shattered Silence: Unmuting The Voices Of Syrian Refugees, Denida Chapman, Laura Klodnicki, Megan Lowry, Abbie E. Patzke
Shattered Silence: Unmuting The Voices Of Syrian Refugees, Denida Chapman, Laura Klodnicki, Megan Lowry, Abbie E. Patzke
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
The Syrian conflict has affected over 12 million people in the past five years resulting in one of the most devastating forced migrations in global history. Through literature reviews and further research, this presentation will define the context that fostered the refugee crisis, as well as outline the current conditions experienced by refugees remaining in and outside of Syria. After exposing the cause of this catastrophe as well as highlighting present injustices, presenters will examine the impact of this event on refugees and explore future implications of the crisis. Finally, insight will be provided as to how individuals can become …