Building the Capacity of Radio Broadcasters and Partners in Africa

THE SITUATION. A decade ago, Farm Radio International (FRI) asked GLP to support them in the development of a new learning program for staff and volunteers of 25 radio stations across Africa. The aim was to expand and strengthen broadcasts on agriculture and food security issues.   THE JOURNEY.  Based on the success, we collaborated […]

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California Transforms Their Welfare-to-Work Programs

THE SITUATION.  The state of California is home to one of the most influential welfare-to-work programs in the nation. The California Welfare Directors Association (CWDA) began a research-based initiative to shift from a more compliance-oriented approach to a more family-focused, goal-oriented approach.  Mathematica Policy Research invited GLP to join this multi-year effort that would require […]

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A New Online Program for Coaches and Workforce Participants

THE SITUATION. The Larimer County Workforce Center (LCWC) is an innovative group of leaders working together to find new ways to decrease poverty in the northern Colorado area. They are leaders in the use of a new online platform that helps participant’s track in real time their goals and progress and increase dialogue between coaches […]

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Insights on Poverty: Connecting Scholars with Programs and Policy Makers

THE SITUATION. Families across the U.S. struggle to create more financial stability in their lives. Although huge investments are made in programs to serve these families, there are few evidence-based programs that support families to emerge from poverty. The Family Self-Sufficiency and Stability Research Consortium (the Consortium) was established to connect selected poverty researchers from […]

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Encouraging Collective Solution Development with Many Stakeholders

THE SITUATION. International Budget Partnership was planning a global gathering of government officials and funders involved in government budget credibility. They believe that enhanced budget credibility for governments across the globe can ensure better fiscal performance and improve trust in the public sector that leads to human rights strengthening. IBP wanted the participants of this first […]

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Social + Behavior Change Communication: Capacity-building Program for Worldwide Use

The Project Global Learning Partners, Inc. (GLP) was invited to collaborate with C-Change, an international communication specialists, to co-design, field-test, and revise a capacity-building package on the topic of Social and Behavior Change Communication. The C-modules were co-authored with follow-up work by GLP consultants. The package was designed specifically to guide staff of NGOs to […]

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Summer Peacebuilding Institute Master’s Program

Learner-Centered Training for Conflict Transformation Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is a leader among faith-based universities emphasizing peacebuilding, creation care, experiential learning, and cross-cultural engagement. One of EMU’s graduate programs is The Center for Justice and Peace (CJP). This program is committed to supporting conflict transformation, restorative justice, trauma healing, development, organizational leadership, and peacebuilding efforts […]

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“Hope for Recovery” – An Introductory Workshop for Families and People Living with a Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults who experience a mental illness, and their families. NAMI Minnesota offers education, support and advocacy. As well, the organization vigorously promotes the development of community mental health programs and services, improved access to services, […]

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Widening the Circle: Dance of Racial Reconciliation

Like many churches, the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) of North America, struggles to be a fully inclusive church. Although historically it is a church made up of Dutch immigrants, today it strives to have a new identity: to be a welcoming church for anyone who loves God. As the CRC connect with their surrounding communities, […]

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Communicating Research for Influence

The International Development Research Centre is the premier development research centre in Canada. They support research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, offering lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. Once every two years, the IDRC organizes an Annual Learning […]

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