Featured Case Studies (1)

Lutheran Social Services and Coping Stragies

Lutheran Social Services is a organization that uses coping strategies. In this case study, we explore different kinds of coping strategies that can be utilized. The new methods of coping strategies are constantly coming out. The main question what is the best means of obtaining mental health with coping strategies for Lutheran Social Services.

THe santiago partnership: Women’s empowerment

The capabilities approach sees poverty as unfreedoms or lack of capabilities. Low income or lack of education provide limitations in peoples’ lives, as do restrictions on political and civil liberties and participation. Through the capabilities approach, this study helps to move from unfreedoms, to action and women’s empowerment in community development.

Mennonnite Central Committee: climate change

Climate change is affecting communities world-wide, and often the poor and vulnerable are the most at risk. This study explores how climate change mitigation and adaptation can be more holistically addressed through a trans-local approach, using community-based support on the ground in stewardship, agricultural, and conservation practices.