Fr. Lalit Tirkey SJ is the Director of the Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC). The Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC) is an initiative of the Jesuits in Darjeeling. The centre works with tea garden workers, who are often denied a just wage, access to legal benefits, and sometimes forced to become […]
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Organizations, including environmental ones, are made of human relations and yet, interpersonal skills are often overlooked. A powerful team is one where communication is flowing and people are valued. Interpersonal skills are the heart of a healthy and strong organization. This workshop will be interactive, stimulating, fun and thought provoking. The participants will have a
Enthusiasm for free trade is based upon the economic theory of comparative advantage. How well does this theory relate to the modern world? And how does the typical template of a free trade agreement, such as NAFTA, align with sustainability-oriented objectives of conserving resources, reducing pollution, and promoting more public goods? Learn about answers to
This is a two-day course that combines lectures, group-work, and reflective exercises. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of economic concepts and information relevant to a green economy. This course is adapted from a longer training program, which has successfully trained professionals in the fields of biological conservation, public
There is a growing trend towards people-centred campaigns, enhanced by technology and data. Engagement Organizing represents a shift away from expert-driven, direct mail groups toward a model that focuses on nimble, data-driven, learning organizations that place relationship building and mobilization of supporters at the heart of their work. The goal of the workshop will be
The training program consists of workshops that will build ENGO capacity by increasing knowledge and understanding of economic concepts and their role in supporting a green economy. The training takes a case-based approach to address key economic concepts, their assumptions, key measures and gaps, and their strengths and limitations. • October 3, 2018 – Assessing
Join us at this year’s Engineers Without Borders Toronto Professional Chapter Fundraiser and Networking Mixer where professionals and students will mix and mingle over food and drinks, then listen to a panel of prominent speakers discuss significant issues related to sustainable development, global education and technology in the developing world. Amazing prizes and raffle items
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The global water crisis currently affects one-third of the world’s population, and by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s people could face water shortages. The global water crisis requires concerted action driven by local and sustainable solutions. The Rainmaker Enterprise will host the first annual Water for Peace Cocktail Reception at the Spoke Club in downtown
Dates/Times: May 19 – 22: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: FREE Imagine leaving your home, able to take only what you can carry, and walking for as many as 14 days to reach safety. This is the journey many of those who have fled violence in Myanmar
+ 20 speakers // + 46 workshops // + 300 participants November 30 – December 3, 2017 in Montreal, Canada The International Conference on Human Rights Education (ICHRE) is the forum for practitioners, policy-makers and academics to explore innovative education solutions to global challenges. This 3.5-day conference will assemble participants from all over the world
