"Thank you Michael for your encouraging and thought-provoking words. Happy to read about rankism. Yes, identity politics are rife with complexities and hidden pitfalls, but more importantly to me, is the opening up of the conversations. Without them,…"
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Michael Donahue commented on Jennifer Lentfer's blog post 13 thoughts for aid in 2013"Jennifer, as always your words and efforts always generate a series of thoughts for me. I appreciate your efforts and expertise.
I would add, creative conversations across sectors, distinguishing what is; "aid."
The…"
Jennifer Lentfer left a comment for Michael Donahue"Thanks again Michael - I think you might also find this series interesting on small grants: http://www.how-matters.org/2011/01/13/small-grants-part-2/ Unleashing creativity and fueling passion is what it's all about! "
Michael Donahue commented on Jennifer Lentfer's blog post Bottlenecks and Dripfeeds: How much has changed?"I always enjoy your thoughts. I have often noted that so called Grassroots organizations actually often arise out of an event where some individual had reacted and then got busy responding to the need. (Hell I am married to someone who has done this…"
Jennifer Lentfer left a comment for Michael Donahue"Thanks so much for your comment on my post Michael. I really appreciate your reflection on your own program. You might find this article interesting as well, which is about how local groups are too often overlooked in international aid projects…"
Michael Donahue commented on Jennifer Lentfer's blog post “With the available resources we had…”"". . . The biggest practical challenge most CBOs face is lack of technical capacity. Many of them are initiated by local communities without relevant skills. However, they so well understand needs and culture of their community and they even…"
Michael Donahue liked Willis Okumu's blog post Trans-local Peace-building among the Samburu and Pokot in KenyaMichael Donahue joined James Koryor's group
Consolidated Youth for Peace & Development (COYPED)
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Michael Donahue replied to Hon. Obi Ndifon Neji's discussion Peace as a universal language! in the group Global Campaign for Peace Education"I would like to challenge this notion as most of humanity lives "in peace." I would also argue that current conflict management skills programs focus is out of focus, or otherwise focused on that which we keep doing over and over."
Michael Donahue replied to Tony Jenkins's discussion What would you say are the main challenges and obstacles to the advancement and promotion of peace education? in the group Global Campaign for Peace Education"The imbalance between knowledge and being. . .which focuses us on knowledge, ( academic, rankisim, knowledge is power, etc. etc.) which devolves into informational knowledge under the guise of transformational learning with a focus on "big…"
Michael Donahue commented on Bayan Waleed Shadaideh's video
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"Thanks for this. I would love your permission to use it in our programs. I also work with several young women, who have a huge commitment to their faith and their message converges with yours. I would like to introduce them to this video, your…"
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- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- We cause Boldleaders!
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- Cyprus, Northern Ireland, Kenya, USA, Turkey, Germany, Eastern and Central Europe with Roma, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria.
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- USA
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Co-Director Critical Mass Leadership Education Inc.
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 15+
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://www.boldleaders.org
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Agriculture, Anti-Corruption, Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Dialogue, Education, Environment, Facilitation, Gender, Interfaith, Information and Communication Technology, Land Issues, Organizational Development, Peacebuilding, Psychosocial, Rule of Law, Social Entreprenuership, Youth
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Communication, Curriculum Development, Program Administration, Program Design, Program Implemenation, Qualitative Skills, Quantitative Skills, Training
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- At 11:13pm on January 13, 2013, Jennifer Lentfer said…
- Thank you Michael for your encouraging and thought-provoking words. Happy to read about rankism. Yes, identity politics are rife with complexities and hidden pitfalls, but more importantly to me, is the opening up of the conversations. Without them, our ranks won't change.
Thanks again and blessings of the new year!
- At 7:03am on July 8, 2012, Jennifer Lentfer said…
Thanks again Michael - I think you might also find this series interesting on small grants: http://www.how-matters.org/2011/01/13/small-grants-part-2/ Unleashing creativity and fueling passion is what it's all about!
- At 6:21am on April 9, 2012, Jennifer Lentfer said…
Thanks so much for your comment on my post Michael. I really appreciate your reflection on your own program. You might find this article interesting as well, which is about how local groups are too often overlooked in international aid projects for the capacities they do have.
And please do continue to follow how-matters.org!
- At 11:43am on May 25, 2011,
Antonia Zenkevitch said… - thank-you for your thoughtful and thought-provoking comments and friendship invitation! Your work seems to have taken you to many places and their are many issues that link with my own practice, research, and interests. I look forward to us sharing explorations more in the future.
- At 12:04pm on November 28, 2009,
ABDIA MOHAMUD said… - Hi Michael, Sorry for the delay in replying.I was not able to access the internet.
I got the information you sent and very many thanks for considering me.
I am looking forward to get more information about the training.I will also follow the project through the Social Network.
I would love to meet the Bold Leaders from both Wajir and Moyale.
Abdia
- At 6:05pm on May 12, 2009,
aka yao okou jaures said… - hi
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