CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_REGIONS. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.

International Development: 1 day introductory training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you  would like to gain a deeper understanding of  what constitutes international development and  explore further the effects that different approaches have on individuals and communities this is the course for you. This participatory training provides a vital introduction to key and emerging issues in international development. Through practical exercises and discussions, this experiential one day course will give you the opportunity to gain both a broad overview of the latest ideas in international development and a deeper understanding of the concept and practice of what constitutes the  ‘development’ conundrum.    

 Content Outline

· Perception of developed and underdeveloped

- Historical background to development work.

· Object versus subject need

- What exactly is poverty.

· The role of international organisations in reacting to perceived situations

- How issues are addressed.

· Socio-cultural dynamics and their impact on development interventions

- Current development approaches and their potential effectiveness.

· The different research methods in international development

- Assessing needs and planning interventions.

· Reacting to child malnutrition in the Gambia

- Case study of aid, trade and sustainability.

· The big issues and what matters in international development.

 

When

Friday 6th January

Where

The Royal Geographical Society,

1 Kensington Gore,

London, SW7 2AR

Who with

David Measures: team leader of CARLA International’s Social Development department with over eight years experience within the field.   Specialising in sustainable livelihoods and the wellbeing approach, he  has specialist experience in designing and implementing development interventions in collaboration with bilateral and multilateral donors.

Who for

Those with a general interest in international development, and those who would like to work more effectively in improving lives through development programmes.

Cost

(includes lunch and refreshments)

£55 students and RGS members

£65 individuals

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What is Development? Course overview

The Introduction to Development course  has been designed so that you can explore the idea of development and poverty, placing it in the context of the socio-cultural reality of those affected. We will discuss the needs of individuals and communities, how they should be assessed and the ways in which they can and should be addressed.
CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction­_BANNER. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.

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CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_BANNER LOGO. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.

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CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_IDS link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_IDS link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_WWF link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_WWF link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_Survival International link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_SID link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_Realising Rights link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_Future Agriculture link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_Future Agri link. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_ELDIS link CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_DSA link CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_KGS link CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.CARLA International _ social development organisation with volunteering opportunities committed to poverty reduction_IDS. CARLA International is an internationally recognised organisation providing sustainable development assistance to marginalised communities. We are committed to making a serious and sustainable impact on poverty, global inequality and injustice, and work with development partners around the world to advocate human wellbeing through the promotion of community access to rights and livelihood activities. CARLA International is part of a network of over 250 professionals with expertise in areas that include social development, livelihood strategies, human rights and wellbeing, extending across the development community worldwide. We are currently involved in a number of projects internationally, from the provision of water and sanitation, working with local communities in the development of culturally sensitive sustainable livelihood strategies, and advocacy of the rights of the marginalised or otherwise disenfranchised traditional communities. There is also the opportunity to volunteer on a number of social development projects aimed at poverty reduction. Volunteering for development helps to effect change, where volunteers are agents of that change. Volunteering for development allows for relationships to be built between the volunteer and the community, generating the environment for mutual understanding and cultural exchange that is fundemental in social development. Volunteering for development with CARLA International allows those who are interested in volunteering to make a difference to get the relevant training and build the relevant skills neccessary, not only for the volunteer project, but for future work in social development. Volunteering for development changes lives, and enables social development to be a process of 'good' change.

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