This page provides presentations and supplementary materials related to a 2008 conference marking the conclusion of a project on ‘Youth Exclusion and Political Violence’ co-funded by the World Bank ‘Trust Fund for Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development’ (TFESSD) and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project sought to identify ways to break the adverse relationship between youth bulges (large youth cohorts), marginalization, and political violence, and to engage large youth cohorts positively in development.
Thailand National-Level Workshop Announcement
Learn, share and network at this workshop for economic and gender-based violence staff from governments, donor agencies, and NGOs in Thailand to acquire knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to implement and evaluate economic and household energy programs that will reduce displaced women’s vulnerability to gender-based violence. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.
This field manual by the Women’s Refugee Commission has been developed to provide practitioners with usable information and helpful tools so that they can design and implement more effective livelihood programs — programs that are based on market demand and are contextually appropriate; programs that build on the existing skills and experience within the target population; and programs that enhance the dignity and options for the displaced.
The Women's Refugee Commission has developed a first-of-its-kind field manual to provide humanitarian workers with important information and practical tools for designing and implementing more effective livelihood programs so that refugees can earn a living and support themselves and their families.
The WRC cordially invites you to attend a reception to celebrate the launch of Building Livelihoods: A Field Manual for Practitioners in Humanitarian Settings, with Dale Buscher, Director of Protection.
The Senior Protection Program Officer, Livelihoods will take the lead responsibility for the daily management of the Protection Program’s Livelihood initiative under the supervision of the Director, Protection Program. Responsibilities include: liaising with field-based pilot projects; designing and conducting livelihood trainings and workshops for field-based staff; coordinating and promoting global rollout of the Field Manual; mentoring and monitoring five country field operations; supervising 1 - 2 interns; and writing donor reports and funding proposals.
The Women’s Refugee Commission is engaged in a three-year research and advocacy project aimed at improving the effectiveness of economic programming targeting refugee, internally displaced and returning women and youth.
The US Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is interested in innovative NGO proposals addressing the long-term needs of Afghan refugees as well as their host communities in Pakistan. PRM will consider proposals from NGOs with proven track records in implementing refugee assistance programs. Higher consideration will be given to organizations that have well-established operations in Pakistan.
Application deadline for West Africa workshop: 20 April
The Women's Refugee Commission will be conducting three livelihood workshops this year in West Africa, East Africa and Asia. The workshops focus on the needs of displaced women and youth, and will include a session that addresses implications for child protection.
The U.S. State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is hereby soliciting proposals for humanitarian projects benefiting Iraqi refugees in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and other countries with a sizable Iraqi refugee population.
PRM will consider proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with proven track records in implementing refugee assistance programs. Higher consideration will be given to organizations that have well-established operations in the country (or countries) of program activity.
