Igniting the Power of Community: The Role of CBOs and NGOs in Global Public Health
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (822 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 038798156X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 406 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Klag, MD, MPH, Dean, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health "This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to become involved in global health, as a student, a professional, a researcher, a community activist, or a policy maker. Curran, MD, MPH, Dean, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University"This book is a guide to understanding, working with, and improving nongovernmental and community-based organizations. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., President, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies . Igniting the Power of Community is, indeed, a formidable and inspiring force for good." -Harvey V. "Origins and impacts of health and disease exist in diverse communities throughout the world. Igniting the Power of Community clearly describes the organized response of persons and communities at all levels of society and the challenges they face in reachin
Inspiring and Informative This book is a must read. You will learn about different types of community based and non-governmental organizations, with insightful perspectives on key differences, and unique challenges. Through well written stories of champions who dared to tackle public health issues, powerful key take home messages are reinforced. Paul Gaist delivers a clear practical working framework for anyone ready to begin to change the world.. "Must read" according to Kamal Maheshwari. Must read for anyone working in non-profit organization/ community based organization or for profit organization involved in making life better for all. The theoretical information coupled with real life experiences of authors makes this book valuable of students and professionals alike.
Igniting the Power of Community: The Role of CBOs and NGOs in Global Public Health introduces readers to the pursuit and potential of community-based organizations and nongovernmental organizations to transform global public health. This forward-thinking book explains how citizen sector organizations work, their immediate and long term impact on public health, and the key players and business dynamics involved. With an emphasis on innovative approaches, it provides an "insiders view" into practical considerations regarding organizational structure, financing, and operations. A sampling of the coverage:The new era
He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives (Routledge Publishing) and the Journal of Science and Engineering Ethics (Springer Science+Business Media, LLC).. Department of Health and Human Services; and a senior health advisor/agency representative at the White House Nationa