Non-governmental Organizations, Civil Society and Social Issues
Related Initiatives
American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute
Building the capacity of American Muslim leaders to participate in the public square
Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement
Promoting economic development and civic engagement in low-income communities
Civic Role of Religion in Los Angeles
Examining the legacy and impact of post-1992 riots community organizing among faith-groups in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Dream Center
Examining organizational and personal motivations, experiences and transformations in Urban social ministries
Faith Communities and Disasters
Identifying the resources and capacities of California congregations for mobilization in man-made and natural disasters
Survivors of the Rwandan Genocide
Documenting the human effects of the genocide in Rwanda and non-governmental organizations work to provide healing and support for survivors
Institute for Shared Heritage
Recognizing, preserving and protecting cultural heritage in conflict zones
Jewish Community Organizing to Save Darfur
Studying the efforts of synagogue-based organizing in Los Angeles related to the genocide in Darfur
Institute for Violence Prevention
Bridging the divide between Black and Latino religious leaders to reduce gang-violence in South Los Angeles.
Religion, Identity, and Global Governance Program
Developing curricula at USC related to religion & politics
University-NGO Coalition-Building Initiative
Building partnerships between non-governmental organizations and universities in Kenya to address social problems in local communities