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Approaches to Measuring Community Change
Measuring the change that we effect has been a challenge for the community sector. Liz Weaver, who is presenting Community Research’s first webinar, Collective Impact: Getting to Shared Measurement, on…continue reading
Intimate Partner Violence: Economic Costs and Implications for Growth and Development
Intimate partner violence: economic costs and implications for growth and development. Women’s Voice, Agency, & Participation Research Series, 2013, no.3 This paper was commissioned by the World Bank Group to help…continue reading
‘Marking Time’ Experiences of Successful Asylum Seekers in Aotearoa New Zealand
This research is based on interviews with 18 people who have successfully claimed asylum and staff from agencies working with asylum seekers. They found systemic information and service delivery gaps…continue reading
What Does it Mean to be Well in Schools? A Thesis on Wellbeing in New Zealand Secondary Schools
What does it mean to be well in schools? An exploration of multiple perspectives on student wellbeing in a New Zealand secondary school context. A thesis by Anne Kathryn Soutter,…continue reading
Rugby World Cup Generates Legacy for Volunteering
A longitudinal study of the volunteers who volunteered at the Rugby World Cup (2011) sought to explore the relationships between motivations, expectations, and experiences of RWC 2011 volunteers and the…continue reading
Hapū Ora: Wellbeing in the Early Stages of Life
This paper was funded by the partnership programme of the Health Research Council of New Zealand and the Ministry of Health and carried out by Whāriki Research Group SHORE and…continue reading
Collective Impact – Getting to Shared Measurement Community Research Webinar
You’re invited to Community Research’s first webinar! Tuesday 18th February 2014, 11.00am This webinar will assist managers and practitioners to improve their skills, resources and understanding for shared measurement. We’ll present…continue reading
Alan Kaplan and Sue Davidoff Workshops February, March 2014
Alan Kaplan and Sue Davidoff of the Proteus Initiative have three workshops on offer early in the New Year. The Wholeness of Life: Towards a New Practice of Change 6-9…continue reading
Collective Impact 2014 – Conference
Collective Impact 2014: Convene, Immerse, Learn 25 Feb 2014, 9:30 a.m. – 26 Feb 2014, 5 p.m The Centre for Social Impact and Social Leadership Australia present an opportunity for…continue reading
Funding For Impact – Free Webinar
Funding For Impact: How to Know When Your Giving is Getting Results Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Time: 1:30-2:30pm PST, 4:30–5:30pm EST This webinar is one of a few complimentary webinars that…continue reading
Effectively Involving Men in Preventing Violence Against Women
Issues Paper 5, November 2013 Effectively involving men in preventing violence against women Garth Baker, BA (Social Anthropology), PGDipBusAdmin (Dispute Resolution). Violence prevention researcher and programme designer. “Engaging men and…continue reading
Give Me Shelter: A Report into New Zealand's Housing Assistance Policies
Give me shelter: An assessment of New Zealand’s housing assistance policies The Salvation Army, November 2013 This paper begins by explaining what housing subsidies are, providing an overview of housing…continue reading