These results demonstrate the need for workplace interventions to promote and protect construction worker health and the importance of the psychosocial work environment.
Food insecurity and chronic hunger are devastating global problems currently facing more than a billion people. There are many actors involved in the response to stomp out world hunger, including International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOS). These INGOs, however, work in tumultuous environments with limited resources. This dissertation examines the My dissertation would not be complete without the assistance, patience and thoughtful feedback from many important people in my life. First, I would like to thank my Chair, Dr. David Kinsella, for guiding me through this project. Dr. Kinsella took the time to introduce me to a new analytic tool, spent countless hours offering special courses to fill gaps in my program of study and offered much in editing and reviewing my chapters. Thank you for your time, energy and dedication! I would like to also thank all the members of my committee-Dr. Nishishiba, Dr. Yesilada and Dr. Hammer. Dr. Nishishiba has always provided great counsel and assisted with the many challenges of completing a doctoral program. Her kindness and insights helped get me through this project. Dr. Yesilada provided the basis of my strength. He challenged me with his course work, pushed me analytically and continued to help me see my potential. I am grateful for his mentorship! Finally, I would like to thank Dr. Hammer who provided support, guidance and flexibility to allow for this project to reach completion while working full-time. Dr. Hammer also pushed me as a researcher and modeled positive work-life balance that allowed me to stay on track and also tend to my family. I feel blessed to have worked with such an amazing mentor! iv! This project also greatly benefited from input of interviewees from International NGOs, whom asked to remain anonymous. However, I would like to especially thank Cathy Bergman from Mercy Corps for her time and helpful insights. Her dedication and passion for food security programs, paired with her vast knowledge helped inform this project and build the case examples though a site visit to Mercy Corps Headquarters. Finally, without my family and friends this program and project would have not been possible. I thank my husband for supporting me and always pushing me even during my weakest moments. I thank my children for being patient and spirited blessings. I will be forever grateful for their compassion and for sharing their childhood for the pursuit of my doctorate. Also, my mom and dad provided countless hours of childcare; energy and enthusiasm that helped me remain persistent. My friends, and especially those members of my cohort, provided great support and encouragement, for which I am grateful. v! Table of Contents Abstract i Dedication ii Acknowledgments iii-iv List of Tables viii List of Figures ix Preface x-xiii Chapter 1: Introduction and Problem Statement A.
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