Civil Society and NGOs
- Taught by Activists, Nonprofit Pros, and UN Staff
- Explores How Communities Affect Change Globally
- Examines Civil Society Organizations
Civil society (non-state and non-business actors) has long been a force of change on the local and global scene. These courses analyze the evolving role of civil society organizations by examining their engagement with governments, international organizations, and the private sector, as well as their role in setting the agenda for change at local, national, and international levels.
Communication Strategies for Successful Crisis Management, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
Acquire a framework to apply the many communications tools available to resolve conflict situations and achieve a successful conclusion.
Facilitating Intergroup Dialogue
Gain an introduction to the role facilitation can play in creating space for groups to build authentic relationships, be creative, and take action.
Applied Arts for Social Justice
Gain practical knowledge and skills in arts-based approaches to peacebuilding through exercises and activities, readings, and discussions.
Global Civil Society Organizations
Analyze the evolving role of civil society organizations by examining their interactions with international organizations and the private sector.
Sustainable Development: The Case for a Living Wage
This course examines the contemporary sustainable-development and living-wage movements and interrogates their intersections.