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Research Report. Summary of Findings: Engaging Citizens and Communities in Building Peace Project

Authors: 
Jason Calder
Publisher: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Date: 
December, 2012

With the generous support from Carnegie Corporation of New York, Future Generations Graduate School conducted a multi-year investigation of the role of communities and citizens in building peace in fragile states and conflict-affected environments, with particular attention to cases where citizens influenced macro-level changes or "peace writ large." This investigation involved research activities, launch of field trials of a new approach to peacebuilding utlilizing the concept of positive deviance, and a means of global extension of this learning through a new M.A.

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Two Decades of Global Impact Report

Authors: 
Future Generations
Authors: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Publisher: 
Future Generations
Date: 
September, 2012

The Two Decades of Global Impact report highlights the role and achievements of Future Generations since its founding in November 1992. The report highlights key achievements in community-based learning, health, conservation, peacebuilding, and higher education for development practitioners. A summary of key achievements include:  

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Arunachal Fact Sheet

Authors: 
Future Generations
Publisher: 
Future Generations
Date: 
January, 2012

This two-page fact sheet introduces the major activities of Future Generations Arunachal.

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Autumn 2011 Newsletter

Authors: 
Future Generations
Date: 
September, 2011

Future Generations and the Future Generations Graduate School specializes in "empowering communities to shape their futures."

The 2011 newsletter features:

  • Dean’s Corner
  • Students Learning with Haitian Communities
  • Afghanistan Partnerships in Rural Education
  • China, Local Wisdom for Nature Conservation
  • India, Tribal Women Collect Data and Save Lives
  • Peruvian Women Leaders Strengthen Bonds
  • West Virginians Volunteer 6,000 Hours
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Empowering Women Leaders Worldwide for Community Change

Authors: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Date: 
June, 2011

Learn about alumnae of the Future Generations Graduate School and enjoy select profiles of exemplary women leaders featured in this booklet. These women are leaders paving the way for community change in their home countries. Since 2003, the Master's Degree program in Applied Community Change and Conservation has equipped these women with skills in such areas as conservation, empowerment, health, and peacebuilding. These women learn these skills while living in their communities interacting with faculty and sharing lessons with each other during four one-month residentials.

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Canoeing Down the Zambezi

Authors: 
Robert L. Fleming Jr.
Publisher: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Date: 
May, 2011

Venture down the Zambezi River in Zambia on a canoe trip with Robert L. Fleming, Jr., a faculty member of the Future Generations Graduate School. Dr. Fleming celebrates the biodiversity of this river system and highlights community based partnerships that link nature conservation with community development.

This 16 page report has 11 full-color photographs of hippos, elephants, and more.

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Guyana Community Scholars Initiative

Authors: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Publisher: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Date: 
May, 2011

This  brochure introduces the Guyana Community Scholars Initiative, a partnership of Future Generations Graduate School and the Guyanese and American Business and Professional Council to build the capacity of development practitioners in Guyana.

To learn more and receive regular updates by email, sign up for the Guyana Community Scholars e-newsletter.

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Annual Report 2010: Global Lessons Coming Home

Authors: 
Future Generations
Authors: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Date: 
February, 2011

This 2010 Annual Report features five core lessons that Future Generations and the Future Generations Graduate School advanced during the last year:

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Computer and Broadband Use in West Virginia: Initial Summary Report

Authors: 
Emily Carlson
Authors: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Publisher: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Date: 
December, 2010

This eight-page report features results of a baseline study to better understand computer and broadband use in West Virginia. This study was conducted as part of a new project of the Future Generations Graduate School to expand broadband and educational access to rural communities across West Virginia through partnerships with 60 volunteer fire departments.

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Arunachal 2010 Country Fact Sheet

Authors: 
Future Generations
Date: 
May, 2010

The 2010 Arunachal Country Fact sheet will provide you with information on how "tribal communities are shaping their futures."

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