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Calling all Conflict/Crisis Mapping Experts- looking for interviewees to inform SMS-based EWS!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nuwan Herath Feb 13. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Dear PCDN Members, I am conducting some research on the use of SMS and technology (Ushahidi, etc.) in crisis and conflict mapping. I am looking to interview different people with experience…Continue
Tags: #Africa, #Nigeria, #Ushahidi, #Research, #Interview
CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute-South Asia, January 2013, Kathmandu- Deadline: Dec 10
Started Nov 9, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
To apply online, …Continue
Tags: Leaders, South Asia, CREA, Women, NGO
Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya- SSRC/ALC African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Research and Communications Officer- Due Nov 30
Started Nov 9, 2012 0 Replies 1 Like
For more information or to apply, please follow this link:…Continue
Tags: Communication, Officer, Research, Leadership, Africa
Starbucks™ Youth Action Grant and Youth Leadership Grants- Open to Ages 15-24- Due Dec 15
Started Nov 9, 2012 0 Replies 1 Like
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Tags: Leadership, Grant, Action, Youth, Starbucks
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Nuwan Herath replied to Valerie Oliphant's discussion Calling all Conflict/Crisis Mapping Experts- looking for interviewees to inform SMS-based EWS!"Contact Mdhawa Palihapitiya. He is a Sri Lankan expert on early warning systems and has a lot of first hand experience
http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/profile/MadhawaPalihapitiya ;"
Miguel Angel Prieto Vaz replied to Valerie Oliphant's discussion Calling all Conflict/Crisis Mapping Experts- looking for interviewees to inform SMS-based EWS!"I suggest you to look at the following experience "Voix des Kivus" http://cu-csds.org/projects/event-mapping-in-congo/
best
Miguel"
Alpha koroma replied to Valerie Oliphant's discussion Calling all Conflict/Crisis Mapping Experts- looking for interviewees to inform SMS-based EWS!"Which such of people are you targeting and how many participant are you expecting."
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Valerie Oliphant posted a discussionCalling all Conflict/Crisis Mapping Experts- looking for interviewees to inform SMS-based EWS!
Dear PCDN Members, I am conducting some research on the use of SMS and technology (Ushahidi, etc.) in crisis and conflict mapping. I am looking to interview different people with experience developing geographic conflict maps. Particularly interested in learning more about:Methodology and coding choicesLessons learned (particularly what sorts of problems we should try to anticipate and mitigate)Your experience with similar project(s)Best strategies for garnering public participationThis will…See More
Kathleen Malley-Morrison commented on Valerie Oliphant's blog post How will you contribute to peace in 2013?"Hi, Valerie. Thanks for sharing your New Year's resolution--already put into action. I bet the foodbank will find an evaluation very informative. My resolution is to work on spreading the words of my blog, engagingpeace.com, in which i…"
Muhammad Tahir Tabassum liked Valerie Oliphant's blog post How will you contribute to peace in 2013?Valerie Oliphant left a comment for Vinanti Sarkar Castellarin"Hi Vinanti,
I don't know how I missed your comment (almost a year ago!), but I just saw it today and wanted to thank you for your kind words and for the video you shared. Would love to hear about how your work with the Nigerian Mission…"
Valerie Oliphant posted a blog postHow will you contribute to peace in 2013?
Volunteering is one of the top 10 New Year’s resolutions every year. Over the 2.5 years that I have been a member of PCDN, I have been endlessly impressed with the community- our commitment to peace is inspiring and seeing so many people working towards a common goal keeps me motivated in my work and life. In the spirit of New Years, I recently submitted an application to help a local food bank evaluate…See More
Profile Information
- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- I recently finished a year-long Boren Fellowship in Nigeria and am continuing my MA in Conflict Resolution at Georgetown University, from which I will graduate in May 2013. As a Boren Fellow, I have committed myself to a career in public service. I would love to work with an organization whose culture and vision align with my career and life goals: advancing peace and good governance with a commitment to reflective practice and continuous learning.
- Please indicate if you're joining PCDN as an individual or organization (please mark the appropriate category)
- individual (student)
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- Work/research experience: Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia (refugees in the US)
Travel: Mexico, Costa Rica, Tanzania/Zanzibar, Egypt, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and France
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- Washington, DC
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Georgetown University, MA in Conflict Resolution
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 3-5
- Which Languages do you speak Proficiently? (note we can not list all languages, only some major world languages or ones related to conflict regions)
- French
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Agriculture, Civil Society, Conflict Mainstreaming, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Development, DDR, Environment, Gender, Natural Resources, Nonviolence, Peacebuilding, Psychosocial, Refugees, Rule of Law, Security, Violence Prevention, Youth
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Capacity Building, Communication, Evaluation, Monitoring, Research, Qualitative Skills, Quantitative Skills, Training
- Please select the donors (bi-lateral, international or foundations) in which you have direct and signifcant experience (either work for the donor or on projects funded by them)
- European Union
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How will you contribute to peace in 2013?
Posted on January 2, 2013 at 12:59pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Volunteering is one of the top 10 New Year’s resolutions every year. Over the 2.5 years that I have been a member of PCDN, I have been endlessly impressed with the community- our commitment to peace is inspiring and seeing so many people working towards a common goal keeps me motivated in my work and life. …
Continue Guide to Working and Living Abroad: Staying Sane and Odd Things to Pack
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 8:06am 3 Comments 6 Likes
A little over a year ago, I was frantically packing all my belongings into a storage unit in SE DC, preparing to spend a year in Nigeria on a Boren Fellowship to study Yoruba language and work with Search for Common Ground’s Nigeria Office.
At the time, I had just completed the first year of my MA in Conflict Resolution at Georgetown University, and felt that a year of field experience would greatly enhance my insight into the peacebuilding world. Side tangent- If you are thinking…
Continue Is the US the new Capital: The Hunger Games, Eating Culture, and Famine in East Africa
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 9:42pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Continue“They do surgery in the Capitol, to make people appear younger and thinner. In District 12, looking old is something of an achievement since so many people die early. You see an elder person, you want to congratulate them on their longevity, ask the secret of survival. A plump person is envied because they aren’t scraping by like the majority of us. But here it is different. Wrinkles aren’t desirable. A round belly isn’t a sign of success.” - from The Hunger Games, first…
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 5:04pm on January 18, 2012,
Vinanti Sarkar Castellarin said… Loved reading your profile Valerie - I am doing a lot of work with Nigerian Mission the United Nations in New York and would love to share this videotape with you ...
I would love to invite you to review and join VOICES OF WOMEN TELEVISION (VOW-TV)'s VOICES OF WOMEN WORLDWIDE- where there is so much interconnecting, interacting and networking happening on the website at http://voicesofwomenworldwide-vowwtv.ning.com
We are promoting "voiceless" women, young girls, children, boys and men- who truly believe in gender equality and empowerment. These are ordinary grassroots people doing extraordinary projects in their rural and urban global communities. VOWW gives "voices to those voiceless" to tell their stories via the Internet on WebTVs, audio/radio and global print media networking ... ignored by mainstream global and international media worldwide ...
Check out our www.youtube.com womenvoicesworldwide Channel: VOICES OF WOMEN WORLDWIDE and GlobalDVFilms Channel: CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY !
For the New Year 2012 - we are promoting "leadership role models" to inspire young girls and women in choices of careers, etc., and achieving their highest potentials
Ms. Vinanti Sarkar Castellarin, Global Cultural Diversity Films (GCDF) Inc. head office in New York, (USA).with branches in New Delhi (India) Birmingham (UK)
- At 3:50am on July 26, 2011, Justine Kyarikunda said…
What a nice and touching discussion! thanks for such wonderful presentation. What is greatly encouraging your focus is in West and East Africa which is my home. Possibly people will learn from your discussion and allow peace to flow in the countries concerned.
- At 9:02am on July 19, 2011, Hentsa Haddush said…
- its nice to promote peace, love, frienship and unity in the world. do you have a plan to open office in Ethiopia which is the center for Africa
- At 1:28pm on April 5, 2011,
Sajeer said… Thanks a lot,
cheers,
Sajeer
- At 1:02am on April 2, 2011, Sajeer said…
- Dear,
Please can you tell me where i can apply for MA in conflict resolution/peace building through online course or through summer academy?
- At 8:07am on March 27, 2011,
Rotarian gbemi tijani said… - which of these fellowships /programmes are open to African applicants interested in development problems -habitat issues inlcusive? gbemi tijani email tijanigbemi@gmail.com
- At 5:37pm on March 26, 2011, Alfred Munu said…
- thank you so much i love your profile ,i am also interested in peace studies ,i have just finish my masters in peace studies
- At 5:21pm on February 22, 2011, Christine McCaleb said…
- I'm in NYC right now doing the grad school thing at columbia. I don't know if you remember Casey Edwards or Lila Burgos but they are both in DC right now.
- At 4:56am on February 11, 2011,
Prince Godwin Korieocha said…
Valerie Oliphant.
i happy to see what you are doing in this great peace family. i have a peace Education project. which i want you to be part of it.
Equally, if you have any scholarship for masters for West African students please let me know .
have a wondeful day
prince korieocha
- At 9:21pm on February 3, 2011, Christine McCaleb said…
- I went to school with you!!! I just recognized your name and sure enough you are an IS alum. Gotta love Decker! So cool to see what you are doing now.
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