Rebecca Birnbaum

Rebecca Birnbaum is graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She completed a double major in Political Science and Anthropology and a minor in Peace and Social Justice. Rebecca’s coursework included policy analysis, negotiation methods, and cultural perspective. As a SISGI Group Program and Research Intern, she focused on sustainable development, nonprofit management, and nonviolent conflict resolution.

Most commented posts

  1. Horn of Africa Crisis Worsens — 2 comments
  2. The Nonprofit Disconnect — 2 comments
  3. What the East Africa Drought Really Means — 2 comments
  4. Spotlight On charity: water — 1 comment
  5. The International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers — 1 comment

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Jun 02

Hungry for a Resolution in Libya

Since civil war broke out almost five months ago, Libya has been all over the news. There have been both intranational and international efforts to take down Muammar Gaddafi, who has been the leader of Libya since 1969, but none have been successful. As Gaddafi attempts to maintain his rule, the international community has taken drastic …

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May 30

Peace Not Wanted in Lebanon?

Remember last week when I posted about honoring U.N. Peacekeepers? Well, I’m sorry to report that a vehicle filled with U.N. Peacekeepers has since been attacked in Lebanon. On Friday, May 27, a marked United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) vehicle was blown up near the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon. Six Italian …

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May 26

The International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers

This Sunday, May 29 is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Never heard of it? It’s the day that recognizes and celebrates all those who have taken part in UN peacekeeping operations led by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). Never heard of that? Well, it’s a department of the United Nations that is …

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May 23

Spotlight On charity: water

Charity: water is an nonprofit organization that brings clean water to developing areas by building wells and water sanitation projects. In just four years, charity: water hasraised over $20 million, which is clearly an enormous accomplishment. One of the most impressive things about the organization, and one of the major factors in its success thus far, is …

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May 19

Preventing Disaster in India

Despite Japan’s current nuclear crisis resulting from the earthquake in March, there are plans to build another nuclear power plant in Jaitapur, an earthquake-prone area on the west coast of India. This isn’t just your average nuclear plant, either – the proposed 9900-megawatt plant will cover 968 hectares of land (that’s more than two thousand …

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May 16

Reading Comprehension and People Comprehension

In the education system in the U.S., so many resources are utilized in order to teach children how to read. Starting in our early elementary years, various skills and tools are drilled into our heads to enable literacy. From memorizing the alphabet to understanding grammar rules to practicing reading comprehension skills, the education system ensures …

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