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- W926934474 abstract "ABSTRACTThe researcher in this study tested null hypothesis which is as follows: International funding of projects to Palestinian non-government organizations (NGOs) and social causes has strengthened development of social in West Bank. The study groups are paid and non-paid volunteers, and leaders of NGOs which were selected randomly. The researcher used two methods of data collection. First, a survey of 320 self-administered questionnaires was distributed to paid and non-paid volunteers, and 276 were completed and returned. The second instrument used was a focus group session attended by 21 leaders of NGOs in Palestine. The researcher found that both age and level of education for participants are statistically significant with respect to volunteering in Palestine. People above thirty years of age are more likely to volunteer than those less than thirty. Also, people with higher levels of education, above high school, are more likely to volunteer.Keywords: NGO, Palestine, Volunteerism, Social CapitalIntroductionThere is a decline in spirit, effective financial contributions, and engagement in civil society within Palestinian community, according to Rahal (2009). Rahal (2009, 50) argues that it is clear that there has been a decline in voluntary works in Palestine after establishment of Palestinian National Authority in 1994. This decline can be observed in membership of youth in youth organizations where the percentage of those who do not take part in such organizations reached 82.2% of total number of sample, where sample size is 1260 male and female youths (Al-Malki, Ladadwah, Shalabi, 2007: 83), (b) lack of existence of voluntary centers, (c) lack of awareness in contributing to volunteer organizations, (d) absence of rules and regulations in regulating issues of contribution and engagement, (e) lack of freedom for contributions, and (f) weakness of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) (Rahal, 2009: 9). The number of volunteers in Palestine decreased by 21.1% between 2000 and 2006 from 64,936 in 2000 to 53,622 volunteers (Al-Malki, Shalabi, Ladadwah, 2008: 17). In addition, there are other social, political, economic, cultural, and religious obstacles (Rahal, 2009) that will be discussed later in this dissertation.Social Capital and Its Relation to VolunteerismWhile studying volunteerism, it is important to consider concept of social capital, as well as impact of volunteerism on formation of social capital. Putnam (2000: 117) notes that volunteerism is one form of civic engagement. The concept of social capital, introduced to field of sociology by Pierre Bourdieu and James Coleman during 1970s (see also Edwards and Foley, 2001), involves dynamics of social life and social action. Bourdieu and Waequant (1992: 119) view social as one of three forms of (economic, cultural and social) that explain structure and dynamics of different societies. The concept of social is relatively new, and many definitions of concept have been advanced by different scholars. Putnam (2000: 19) defines social as connections among individuals- social networks and norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them. Also, he defines it as features of social organization, such as trust, norms, and networks that can improve efficiency of society by facilitating coordinated actions (Putnam, 1993: 169).Bourdieu (1977: 503) describes social as a capital of social relationships which will provide, if necessary, useful support: a of honorability and respectability which is often indispensable if one desires to attract clients in socially important positions, and which may serve as currency. Newton (2001a: 225) defines social in terms of (a) norms and values (b) social networks, or (c) consequences -voluntarily produced collective facilities and resources, where attitudes and values related to trust and way people treat each other as good citizens, and networks among individuals, groups, and organizations are crucial components of social capital. …" @default.
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- W926934474 title "International Funding to Palestinian NGOs and Its Impact on Social Capital in the West Bank" @default.
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