Humanitarian Work, Social Change, and Human Behavior

This book is based on the view that human existence results from the interplay of four dimensions: mind, heart, body and soul, which find their expression in thoughts, emotions, sensations and aspirations. By combining theory and praxis, including personal lessons learned during the author's two decades of humanitarian work in emergency areas, the book's goal is to make the reader understand (thought), feel (emotion), experience (sensation) and want to be part of a paradigm shift that is geared toward local and global change (aspiration). It introduces a methodology to optimize the interplay between individuals and the institutions and societies in which they work, raise families and pursue their dreams. Further, it seeks to reposition purpose at the center of both everyday life as well as humanitarian institutions. The book's central message is that a better world is not, and should not be, abstract and abstruse, but something that lies in everyone's hands.

Discusses the aspects of humanitarian work, social change, and human behavior Illustrates a multidisciplinary humanitarian model using examples from the author's career in the Global South and intellectual development Analyzes examples of how the model can be applied to promote individual growth and self-realization, leadership, and organizational management

Autorentext
Cornelia C. Walther worked for 18 years with the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in West Africa, Afghanistan and Haiti, focusing on innovative communication and advocacy. As a coach and researcher, she collaborates with Deakin University and serves as a mentor within the Harvard Women in Defense and Diplomacy Network. Two of her books are being published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2020.

Zusammenfassung
"Cornelia Walther, invite us to have a journey that begins within each one of us and expands in the communities we live and in the institutions that we go through every day ... . If you are dedicated to social work ... that helps people or is an humanitarian institution, this book will become essential for your daily work ... . Thank you very much Cornelia for this important reflection on humanitarian action ... ." (Graciela Tonon, International Journal of Community Well-Being, Vol. 5 (3), 2022)

Inhalt
Chapter 1. Change from the Inside Out.- Chapter 2. Paths of Change.- Chapter 3. Human behaviour and humanitarian work.- Chapter 4. Daring to be human.