For class today we are discussing the different Philosophies, Theories, and Strategies of different organizations. We are going to be looking at the following organizations:
Seek Social Justice
http://www.seeksocialjustice.com/index.php/rethinking-social-justice/
MCC
http://mcc.org/stories/videos/finding-hope-haiti
http://mcc.org/stories/videos/initial-response-meeting-needs-haiti
Heifer
http://www.youtube.com/HeiferMedia#p/a/u/0/zS-6pnQtR5A
or Promise video
Please post comments below filling in the worksheet that was passed out at class today if you want to participate virtually. The main text we are referencing is Bryant Myers, Walking with the Poor. Special thanks to alumni Kristine Zylstra-Moore for developing this class.
Intro to Development Worksheet
Organization name:
Briefly describe the organization and its work:
What is the Philosophy/Ideology and Theology of the organization?
How do they define poverty?
What is their goal?
What do they believe about God?
Which of the 9 theories in the notes does the organization most closely align with?
Describe the organizations strategy:
Who does what?
What is done?
How do they do it?
