POLI 227 Lecture 20: NGOs' and The Media
27 Jul 2016
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Essay exam- 3 essays written- 6 and you choose 3- email and posted on. Wednesday april 8th and due april 13th hard copy in class. We have access to more info. , social media info channelled through a system that reinforces what we already believe. Constantly invaded with images and stories of mass suffering,war and conflict- increasingly recogniztion of compassion fatigue- doesn"t phase us anymore to see pictures of suffering, warzone- in general, a trend that many have observed. Ngo: non, state, non-profit organization that works for the public good. Organization that works for the public good- could mean many things, focus on international issues here- some are very locally, community embedded. All diff. levels- community local level till big international level ngo"s. Mission: how do you differentiate them amongst ngo"s. Many associated with development- aid organizations: basic services to those that need it most. Could be in response to conflict, disaster organization, extended poverty or conflict.
