scholarly journals Ceramic pot filters lifetime study in coastal Guatemala

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Salvinelli ◽  
A. C. Elmore ◽  
B. R. García Hernandez ◽  
K. D. Drake
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Rate Data ◽  
Bacterial Reduction ◽  
Household Water Treatment ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Survey Results

Ceramic pot filters (CPFs) are an effective means of household water treatment, but the characterization of CPF lifetimes is ongoing. This paper describes a lifetime field study in Guatemala which was made possible by a collaboration between researchers, CPF-using households, and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Disinfection data were collected periodically for two years using field coliform enumeration kits as were flow rate data with the assistance of NGO staff. Consumer acceptance was characterized by surveying householders in the four subject villages at the beginning and end of the study. Flow rate data showed that average CPF flow rates decreased below the recommended minimum of 1 L h−1 after 10 months of use; however, the survey results indicated that the consumers were tolerant of the lower flow rates, and it is reasonable to assume that the daily volume of treated water can be readily increased by refilling the CPFs more frequently. Of greater concern was the finding that disinfection efficacy decreased below the recommended bacterial reduction after 14 months of use because it would not be obvious to users that effectiveness had declined. Finally, the follow-up visits by the researchers and the NGO staff appeared to increase consumer acceptance of the CPFs.

Analysis and Comparison of the Role of Local Governments With Other Policy Actors in Disaster Relief via Social Media

2019 ◽  
pp. 579-601
Author(s):  
Mete Yildiz ◽  
Kamil Demirhan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Policy Actors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Communication And Coordination

This chapter examines the social media use by local governments, and other policy actors (government agencies, non-governmental organizations and citizens) after the 2011 Van Earthquake in Turkey. This study is different from others examining social media use of just one policy actor after a disaster; as it compares and contrasts the performance of different policy actors with that of local governments. To this end, contents of the messages posted on selected Facebook pages after the earthquake are analyzed. The findings include examples of effective social media use for disaster relief and recovery, as well as detailed information about the nature and functioning of “multiple/parallel systems of public service/information delivery”, more than one electronic channel of communication and coordination simultaneously connecting people and organizations. The findings suggest that, if institutional arrangements conducive to collaborations are present, social media platforms can be effective means of disaster relief and recovery, especially for communication among citizens after a disaster.

NGO strategy toward the reintegration of child soldiers in Liberia, Africa: An online survey of services, roles, and activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 1074-1086
Author(s):  
Gracie Brownell ◽  
Randall Basham
Keyword(s):  
Civil War ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Child Soldiers ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Empirical Information ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Social Technologies ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
And Training

This research investigates the roles of international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Liberia 10 years after the 14-year civil war ended in 2003. Soldiers of the war included a large number of child soldiers who are currently combatants at differing levels and phases of reintegration into society. A survey was conducted to generate descriptive empirical information about the roles NGOs play in ex-combatants’ reintegration and the knowledge, skills, and training needed to assist ex-combatants. Communicative and emerging social technologies appear, according to survey results, to also contribute to NGO service delivery.

scholarly journals AS ORGANIZAÇÕES NÃO GOVERNAMENTAIS E O PROGRAMA CISTERNAS EM BARREIRA (CE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Victória de Sousa XAVIER (UNILAB) ◽  
Andrea Yumi Sugishita KANIKADAN (UNILAB)
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Rural Region ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
Survey Results

O presente trabalho propõe-se a estudar o Programa de Cisternas, implementado na região rural do município de Barreira (CE), uma vez que o acesso à água é um tema frequentemente discutido na comunidade. Na região, os problemas acerca do abastecimento de água são diversos, principalmente para as comunidades mais afastadas do centro da cidade. Trata-se de identificar em que medida a população-alvo foi beneficiada pelo programa, cuja iniciativa pertence a duas organizações não governamentais atuantes no local, uma nacional e a outra internacional. Utilizou-se a pesquisa qualitativa, com técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, além da aplicação de entrevistas às famílias participantes do programa. Os resultados da pesquisa, mostram que o programa trouxe melhorias, tais como a facilidade e garantia no acesso à água, porém suscita questões muito mais profundas e complexas relacionadas à aspectos financeiros, de gênero, políticos e de desenvolvimento local.Palavras-chave: Terceiro setor. Organizações não governamentais. Programa de Cisternas. NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THE CISTERNAL PROGRAM IN BARREIRA (CE)Abstract: This study aims to analyze the Cisterns Program, implemented in the rural region of the Barreira city (CE). The access to water is a topic frequently discussed in the community. In the region, water supply problems are diverse, especially for communities located far away from downtown. It intends to identify the extent to which the target population was benefited by the program, whose initiative belongs to two non-governmental organizations operating on the location, a national and an international ones. It was conducted a qualitative research, with bibliographic and documentary research techniques, in addition to the application of interviews to families attending the program. The survey results show that the program has brought improvements, such as ease and guarantee access to water supply, but it raises much deeper and more complex issues related to financial, gender, political and local development aspects. Keywords: Third sector. Non-governmental organizations. Cisterns Program 

scholarly journals VOLUNTEERING AS A FROM OF RELATIONSHIP OF SOCIAL WORK WITH THE PUBLIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
N.V. Matveeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Voluntary Participation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Relationship Of

The relevance of this topic is that the voluntary participation of citizens in the public life of the country is an integral part of the formation of democracy and the rule of law. Developing and maintaining systems for volunteer services is a widely recognised way of solving common social, economic, environmental and other problems by combining efforts, social and national resources. Volunteering is the foundation of civil society. Solving pressing problems, people will always be united, will help each other and respect each other, regardless of any social diseases. In addition to personal qualities, volunteering can help solve social and economic problems. Western countries believe that supporting volunteers is a huge economic potential and a way to integrate and develop civil society. The activities of non-governmental organizations and institutions have been recognised as an effective means of solving social problems abroad, but have not been fully evaluated in our country. Social volunteering as a form of public relations will be effective if there is sufficient support from the state, the need for recipients of social services to help volunteers and with careful training of volunteers in the basics and technologies of volunteer work.

scholarly journals Victim support services in Serbia: Survey results

Temida ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Copic
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Project Development ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Victim Support ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Victims Of Crime

From September 1, 2006 to June 1, 2007, within the project "Development of victim support services in Serbia", Victimology Society of Serbia has conducted a survey on organizations in Serbia that are offering support to victims of crime. Aims of the survey were: to identify organizations that are supporting victims of crime either within state institutions and non-governmental organizations; to collect and analyze the data that might be useful for victims, and also to make directory of victim support services in Serbia. The sample encompassed 188 organizations from 55 towns in Serbia. The aim of this paper is point out, through the analysis of the data obtained through the survey, to which extent victims of crime in general, and of some forms of crime in particular can get support in Serbia, which organizations are offering support, what form of support and in which way. .

Analysis and Comparison of the Role of Local Governments with Other Policy Actors in Disaster Relief via Social Media

2016 ◽  
pp. 462-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mete Yildiz ◽  
Kamil Demirhan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Policy Actors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Communication And Coordination

This chapter examines the social media use by local governments, and other policy actors (government agencies, non-governmental organizations and citizens) after the 2011 Van Earthquake in Turkey. This study is different from others examining social media use of just one policy actor after a disaster; as it compares and contrasts the performance of different policy actors with that of local governments. To this end, contents of the messages posted on selected Facebook pages after the earthquake are analyzed. The findings include examples of effective social media use for disaster relief and recovery, as well as detailed information about the nature and functioning of “multiple/parallel systems of public service/information delivery”, more than one electronic channel of communication and coordination simultaneously connecting people and organizations. The findings suggest that, if institutional arrangements conducive to collaborations are present, social media platforms can be effective means of disaster relief and recovery, especially for communication among citizens after a disaster.

scholarly journals Non-governmental organizations assisting victims of crime in Belgrade: Survey results

Temida ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Milivojevic ◽  
Biljana Mihic
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Support Service ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Victim Support ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Victims Of Crime ◽  
Sample Methodology

This paper presents the results of survey regarding non-governmental organizations assisting victims of crime in Belgrade. The survey was completed at the end of 2002 for purposes of establishing a Victim Support Service in Serbia. In introduction authors give a short review of victim support services development in the World and the region, explaining the need for such service in Serbia, the subject and the aim of the article as well as the purpose of the survey. Second part of the paper contains the sample, methodology and the aim of the interview with NGO representatives. In the third section authors present the analysis of the survey data. Finally, in conclusion authors summarize the data and observed problems, suggestions for possible solution and directions of future development of services and organizations assisting victims of crime in Serbia.

scholarly journals Civil Law Constructions in Social Service Legislation

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-474
Author(s):  
I. V. Grigor'ev
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Private Law ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Russian Federation

The article analyzes the problems of legal regulation of social services that arise in connection with the use of private law principles in the legislation on social services (contractual structures, the involvement of non-state providers of social services, the introduction of competitive principles, etc.). On January 1, 2015, the Federal Law of December 28, 2013 No. 442-FZ “On the Basics of Social Services for Citizens in the Russian Federation” entered into force, which made significant changes to the system of social services. In this regulatory legal act, a complex of legislative novelties was implemented, aimed at overcoming the crisis situation in social services. It was assumed that ensuring a competitive environment, including through the provision of social services on a contractual basis, would improve their quality, and the involvement of non-governmental organizations would solve the problem of the availability of social services. However, an analysis of the provisions of the current federal legislation and the legislation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation revealed certain problems of legal regulation that impede the achievement of the goals set (violation of the continuity of legislation, the use of certain private law elements of legal regulation in the regulation of public law relations, etc.). Based on the results of the study, the Author concludes that the goals set for the legislator have not been fully achieved. The involvement of non-state providers of social services did not solve the problem of accessibility of social services. At the same time, at the federal and regional levels, a legal space has been created for “delegating” certain state functions to private organizations, the effectiveness of which raises objective doubts. The use of some private law elements of legal regulation (for example, the legal structure “contract”) does not serve the purpose of ensuring the guarantee of social services, but entails further “commercialization” of relations in the field of social services. The article also examines the experience of using so-called hospital-replacing technologies in certain constituent entities of the Russian Federation (creation of foster families for disabled people and citizens living alone). The Author comes to the conclusion that hospitalreplacing technologies can hardly be considered a really effective means of solving the problem of the availability of social services due to the low level of fees received for caring for single citizens and (or) disabled people.

Barking Dogs: Community-Based Organisations (CBOS) in Post-Apartheid Namibia

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cralan Deutsch
Keyword(s):  
Environmental History ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Range Management ◽  
Local Perceptions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Participatory Approaches ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Survey Results

Through applied research, NGOs may work towards implementing a benign form of intervention, not only well-intentioned but also effective, a positive postscript to 400+ years of colonialism. Specifically, NGOs utilizing participatory approaches may counter some of the structural imbalances created by the recent social and environmental history of southern Africa, which has been marred by the predatory antics of apartheid. This paper presents findings from participatory research into local perceptions by pastoralists in Namibia concerning CBOs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and desertification. During fieldwork feedback sessions were implemented to apply findings. Participatory exercises were used to draw up a list of indicators and criteria for evaluating the success of communitybased projects in the area. Surveys were conducted at 50 households spread over three sites, and are representative of a majority of local households. Sites were differentiated by varying levels of social organisation, project initiative, and contact with NGOs. Three surveys were used; household economics, range management, and CBO/NGO participation. Results presented here are from the CBO/NGO survey. Results are presented which indicate a level of perception and ability to discuss the work of local committees, CBOs, which is twice as high as the ability to name and discuss externally-based NGOs. Local expectations between the two types of organisations are differentiated.

Non-governmental organizations as key partners in mental health in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Health Action Plan

SummaryThe shift towards a rights-based approach to health which has taken place over the past decade has strengthened the role of civil society and their organizations in raising and claiming the entitlements of different social groups. It has become obvious that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are central to any successful multi-stakeholder partnership, and they have become more recognized as key actors in health policy and programme development and implementation. There is a broad spectrum of NGOs active in the area of mental health in Europe which aim to empower people with mental health problems and their families, give them a voice in health policy development and implementation and in service design and delivery, to raise awareness and fight stigma and discrimination, and foster implementation of obligations set by internationally agreed mental health policy documents. With the endorsement of the Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 (20) and the European Mental Health Action Plan (19) stakeholders agree to strengthen capacity of service user and family advocacy groups and to secure their participation as partners in activities for mental health promotion, disorder prevention and improving mental health services.

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