Colleague Activities
We are always looking for people doing interesting, intractable conflict-related projects to feature on our Colleague Activities Blog. See the Blog Homepage for information on how to submit your work.
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Nine ways our COVID-19 Resilience Fund will strengthen communities
People are finding ways to help: a report on humanitarian aid organization Mercy Corps' efforts to help communities during the pandemic. #mbi_colleague
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DoSomething.org
A platform for young people to create offline impact on race and other social issues. #mbi_colleague
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Soliya
A promising effort to empower young adults to engage with difference constructively. #mbi_colleague
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How the United States Can Step Back from the Brink
Based on the insights of the peacebuilding field, John Paul Lederach and Melanie Greenberg offer concrete suggestions for defusing the current crisis. #mbi_colleague
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Post-pandemic change? Humanitarian action and multilateralism in transnational times
An assessment of the impact of the pandemic on future humanitarian work--and why it will be so badly needed. #mbi_colleague
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How America Lost Faith In Expertise -- Tom Nichols
Expertise is increasingly challenged--sometimes deservedly--but democracy requires trust-worthy and trusted expertise. #mbi_colleague
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Nesta
The homepage of a self-described "innovation foundation" which shares funds, expertise, and skills to change the world for the better. #mbi_colleague
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Nonviolent resistance proves potent weapon
An interview with the author of "Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict" -- a topic that we all need to better understand. #mbi_context
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Weaving Community
Lots of ideas of ways to connect with our communities in this time of enforced social distancing. #mbi_colleague
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Getting From Here to There: Successful Implementation of the Global Fragility Act
This report focuses on the challenges and opportunities in implementation of the Global Fragility Act, with recommendations for action. #mbi_colleague
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CV-19 Crisis Brings Heightened Need for Community-based Conflict Resolution
The need for Conflict Management professionals has grown considerably in the pandemic. Here's what those people are doing. #mbi_colleague
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This War of Mine Game
A game to help people understand the impact of war on civilians. #mbi_colleague
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An Integrated Peacebuilding Strategy To Prevent And Contain The COVID-19 Global Pandemic And Ensure Stability
A policy brief on ways to fight COVID-19's attack on global stability. #mbi_colleague
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7 tips for Managing Virtual Meetings with Care During a Pandemic
Tips include meeting prep, getting help, prioritizing people and relationships, creativity, flexibility, and more. #mbi_colleague
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The Norman Lear Center
The media is the "public square" where our conflicts play out. The Lear Center is focused on making that square more constructive. #mbi_colleague
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Lessons from Teaching Facilitation Online
A reflection on the plusses and minuses of teaching a "hands on" conflict skill class online because of COVID. #mbi_colleague
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Build Up ^
Build Up ^ does data collection and analysis, policy research, and intervention using digital tech to address challenges to peace.
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ICT for Peace Foundation
ICT4Peace explores and champions the use of communication tech and new media for peacebuilding, crisis management and humanitarian operations. #mbi_colleague
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Brandeis University's Peacebuilding and the Arts
A virtual resource center, working with and documenting the work of artists in divided communities. #mbi_colleague
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Fear, Denial, and Connectedness
What can we learn about community from this vexing physical distancing? We can learn how essential it is--particularly now!
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Dangerous Speech Myanmar
Showing how ordinary citizens can counter hate speech in their communities.
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Technology for Peacebuilding in Divided Societies
Working to improve "the capacity of civil society to utilize social media platforms in their peacebuilding work."
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How to Build Peace
Build Peace explores emergent challenges to peace in a digital era, and peacebuilding innovations to address these challenges. #mbi_colleague
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John Wood, Jr. [of Braver Angels] Speaks at Heal Dallas
There is no contradiction between speaking the truth and loving the other. We can do both.
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An Exponential Rise in Goodness and Trust
Each of us has the power to make the Covid19 time less painful and more fulfilling for ourselves and those around us.
