This thesis considers Liberian youth and the concept of Sport for Development and Peace (SDP). Since the early 2000s the notion of SDP has been strongly advocated, accepted and inserted into UN led policies and intervention strategies for uniting societies divided by violent conflict. Whilst little has been done to monitor and evaluate such programmes the notion has grown at an unprecedented pace and has been adopted by the development and humanitarian industry with real vigour. In many ways football has become the face of development in post-conflict societies. However, this fashionable intervention remains a development assumption rather than a tested method of programming. Liberia is a post-conflict society with a large youth population, an active large UN peacekeeping force and a long footballing heritage with a plethora of local NGO’s using SDP initiatives. My intention in this thesis is to question the assumptions of SDP advocates as they are applied in Liberia, in order to provide a better understanding of the social effects of football for Liberia’s youth population. I pursue this goal through an ethnography of one Liberian youth football team, Zatti FC, the community from which the players are drawn and the Catholic youth centre where they play. This thesis is significant as, despite its popularity, SDP has rarely been subjected to academic scrutiny, especially using the detailed qualitative methods I apply here. I will argue that, in this context, SDP is highly counter-productive for the purpose of youth development and the re-building of a peaceful Liberian society because football constitutes and reinforces the marginal status of youth. Seductive images rather than rational argument are central to SDP’s implementation and growth. Aiming to engage and integrate youth in post-conflict Liberia, SDP actively confirms youth status in a competitive and exclusionary age-based hierarchy.

The topic of this research is lay counsellors’ attitudes towards difference in an NGO organization that offers a counselling service based on Carl Rogers’ Person-Centred approach. South Africa post-apartheid is a fragmented and traumatized society and attempts at redressing past inequities have largely overlooked the mental health care sector. As a result, NGO’s are increasingly having to fill the gap, with little co-ordination with or co-operation from professional mental health care practitioners. With critical race theory as a theoretical point of departure, Lacau and Mouffe’s discourse theory was used to analyze results from in-depth semi structured interviews with counsellors at an NGO in Johannesburg. The findings confirmed that counsellors’ attitudes towards difference are shaped by their and the client’s racialized identities, with the adherence to Rogerian principles and the need to be a ‘good’ counsellor, foreclosing any opportunity to critically examine subject positions and the role of history in how such positions are constructed. The introduction of a training component that includes historical analysis and courageous conversations about difference would better equip counsellors to carry the burden of complex presenting issues from a diverse clientele.

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Der umfangreiche Forschungsstand zum Thema Parteien weist in verschiedenen Bereichen Unklarheiten auf. So wird beispielsweise ein Zusammenhang zwischen dem Mitgliederrückgang der deutschen Parteien, gesellschaftlichen Modernisierungsprozessen und einem Funktionserfüllungsdefizit, speziell im Bereich der Vermittlungsleistung der Parteien, angenommen. Unklar hierbei sind u.a. folgende Punkte: (1) was genau unter dem Prozess der Mediation zu verstehen ist, (2) welche Modernisierungsprozesse beteiligt sind und (3) ob und wenn ja, wie sich er Mitgliederrückgang auswirkt. In der Summe führen diese ungeklärten Fragen dazu, dass letztlich auch keine verbindlichen Aussagen zum antizipierten Mediationsdefizit getroffen werden können. Explizit aus einem soziologischen Fokus heraus gibt diese Arbeiten systematisch Antworten. Im ersten Kapitel wird geklärt, was unter einer Partei im soziologischen Sinne zu verstehen ist und was die Mediationsfunktion der Partei konkret ausmacht. Im zweiten Kapitel rücken die Parteien und deren Mitglieder in den Mittelpunkt. Es geht um die Frage, welche Aufgaben von dieser Seite erfüllt werden müssen, damit die Vermittlung reibungslos stattfinden kann, d.h. im Umkehrschluss wo sich gegebenenfalls Defizite verorten lassen. Neben allgemeinen Merkmalen von Mitgliederparteien, rücken hier auch sozialstrukturelle Merkmale der Parteimitglieder sowie erste Modernisierungsprozesse in den Vordergrund. Im dritten Kapitel wird die Problematik von der anderen Seite, der Gesellschaftsseite, angegangen. Auch hier wir danach gefragt, welche konkreten Schritte für die Umsetzung der Mediationsfunktion realisiert werden müssen. Zudem werden weitere Modernisierungsprozesse betrachtet. Es wird sich im Abschlusskapitel zeigen, dass die Vermittlungsfunktion der Parteien zu keinem Zeitpunkt fehlerfrei realisiert werden konnte, sich die Problematik seit den 1980er Jahren verstärkt hat was heute dazu führt, dass unkonventionelle Gruppen und Institutionen, z.B. neue soziale Bewegungen oder NGO´s, immer stärker in den politischen Vermittlungsprozess einbezogen werden (müssen). / The extensive research on the subject parties shows ambiguities in various areas. For example a correlation between the decline in membership of the German parties, social modernization processes and functional performance deficit, special in the mediation of political parties, is assumed. Unclear in this context are inter alia the following points: (1) what exactly is meant by the process of mediation, (2) which modernization processes are involved, and (3) whether, and if so, how it affects members of decline. In sum these unresolved issues cause ultimately no binding statements can be made to the anticipated deficit mediation. Explicitly from a sociological focus publishes this work systematically answers. In the first chapter will clarify what is meant by a party in a sociological sense and what constitutes the mediation function of the party concrete. In the second chapter the parties and their members in focus. It is about the question of which tasks must be performed by this page so that the mediation can take place smoothly, a contrario where optionally can locate deficits. In addition to general characteristics of member parties socially structural features of party members and first modernization processes move in the foreground. In the third chapter the problem from the other side, the company side, addressed. Again we asked what concrete steps for the implementation of the mediation function must be implemented. In addition, further modernization processes are considered. It will show in the final chapter that the mediation function of the parties could be realized without errors at any time, the problem has intensified since the 1980s, which leads today that unconventional groups and institutions, for example new social movements and NGOs, are becoming more involved in the political process of mediation (have to).

In the Czech Republic the legal framework allows for the set-up of many various types of non-profit NGO's. In this country the number of civic associations prevailing is unequivocal. In this thesis, I focus on the specifics of an NGO in the areas of finance, accounting and auditing. And further, I will show these trough the example of the Foundation of Holocaust Victims.

This master thesis is based on the service non-governmental organizations (NGO) which provides mainly social services to the public. The master thesis focuses on the service and non-service activities of this organizations with an emphasis on the non-service activities. This thesis investigates how these NGO's theoretically realize the functions of NGO's through these activities and with what functions are the certain activities connected. The important element is to describe and categorize the non-service activities and explain how they were realized, why they were realized and if they are important for the head of these organizations. The master thesis also directs on financing of NGO's and on the problem, that service NGO's are very often dependent on the state financial sources. This thesis shows how the financial system of researched NGO's relates to the non-service activities of these organizations. The branch of my research are youth clubs. Key words: Functions of NGO's, groups of activities of NGO's, financing, youth clubs, problematic youth

The thesis addresses mHealth in Uganda and aims to map out how different factors affect the field and what challenges there are in using mobile phones. By using theories the thesis conclude that the organisational structures is unorganised due to lack in communication and communication. The thesis also address many factors that affect the field and to reach development in Uganda the organisations need to target the whole system of components. Coordination from governmental institutions and a will for collaboration between NGO's and government is important if a sustainable organisational structure and development should be attained. ICTs such as mobile phones can be a useful tool in reaching this goal.

This thesis deals with the issue of civil society organizations in the Czech Republic. First, it presents a selection of related theories of civil society, civil sector and the sector of NGO's. It also deals with the concept of social economy and related themes. The third chapter explores the current state of the civil sector in the Czech Republic and the definition of its problem areas. Fundamental is the final analysis of the civic association Amelie, which is based on the previous text and applies the theory to specific organization and analyzes its activities and evaluates its functioning.

This thesis is focused on the topic of nonprofit organizations that are oriented on integration of the Chinese minorities in the Czech Republic. The thesis is focused on description of activities that are used by NGO's for integration of the Chinese minorities in the Czech Republic. In theoretical part is definition of key words. Especially it is definition of non-profit sector, NGO's, integration and theory of integration and the Chinese minorities. A qualitative method of data obtaining is used in the empirical part of the thesis. It is possible to describe integration activities of NGO's that are focused on the Chinese minorities in the Czech Republic from interviews with the respondents.

Der umfangreiche Forschungsstand zum Thema Parteien weist in verschiedenen Bereichen Unklarheiten auf. So wird beispielsweise ein Zusammenhang zwischen dem Mitgliederrückgang der deutschen Parteien, gesellschaftlichen Modernisierungsprozessen und einem Funktionserfüllungsdefizit, speziell im Bereich der Vermittlungsleistung der Parteien, angenommen. Unklar hierbei sind u.a. folgende Punkte: (1) was genau unter dem Prozess der Mediation zu verstehen ist, (2) welche Modernisierungsprozesse beteiligt sind und (3) ob und wenn ja, wie sich er Mitgliederrückgang auswirkt. In der Summe führen diese ungeklärten Fragen dazu, dass letztlich auch keine verbindlichen Aussagen zum antizipierten Mediationsdefizit getroffen werden können. Explizit aus einem soziologischen Fokus heraus gibt diese Arbeiten systematisch Antworten. Im ersten Kapitel wird geklärt, was unter einer Partei im soziologischen Sinne zu verstehen ist und was die Mediationsfunktion der Partei konkret ausmacht. Im zweiten Kapitel rücken die Parteien und deren Mitglieder in den Mittelpunkt. Es geht um die Frage, welche Aufgaben von dieser Seite erfüllt werden müssen, damit die Vermittlung reibungslos stattfinden kann, d.h. im Umkehrschluss wo sich gegebenenfalls Defizite verorten lassen. Neben allgemeinen Merkmalen von Mitgliederparteien, rücken hier auch sozialstrukturelle Merkmale der Parteimitglieder sowie erste Modernisierungsprozesse in den Vordergrund. Im dritten Kapitel wird die Problematik von der anderen Seite, der Gesellschaftsseite, angegangen. Auch hier wir danach gefragt, welche konkreten Schritte für die Umsetzung der Mediationsfunktion realisiert werden müssen. Zudem werden weitere Modernisierungsprozesse betrachtet. Es wird sich im Abschlusskapitel zeigen, dass die Vermittlungsfunktion der Parteien zu keinem Zeitpunkt fehlerfrei realisiert werden konnte, sich die Problematik seit den 1980er Jahren verstärkt hat was heute dazu führt, dass unkonventionelle Gruppen und Institutionen, z.B. neue soziale Bewegungen oder NGO´s, immer stärker in den politischen Vermittlungsprozess einbezogen werden (müssen). / The extensive research on the subject parties shows ambiguities in various areas. For example a correlation between the decline in membership of the German parties, social modernization processes and functional performance deficit, special in the mediation of political parties, is assumed. Unclear in this context are inter alia the following points: (1) what exactly is meant by the process of mediation, (2) which modernization processes are involved, and (3) whether, and if so, how it affects members of decline. In sum these unresolved issues cause ultimately no binding statements can be made to the anticipated deficit mediation. Explicitly from a sociological focus publishes this work systematically answers. In the first chapter will clarify what is meant by a party in a sociological sense and what constitutes the mediation function of the party concrete. In the second chapter the parties and their members in focus. It is about the question of which tasks must be performed by this page so that the mediation can take place smoothly, a contrario where optionally can locate deficits. In addition to general characteristics of member parties socially structural features of party members and first modernization processes move in the foreground. In the third chapter the problem from the other side, the company side, addressed. Again we asked what concrete steps for the implementation of the mediation function must be implemented. In addition, further modernization processes are considered. It will show in the final chapter that the mediation function of the parties could be realized without errors at any time, the problem has intensified since the 1980s, which leads today that unconventional groups and institutions, for example new social movements and NGOs, are becoming more involved in the political process of mediation (have to).