Religion is a cultural system of beliefs and practices that are held by individuals or groups. It may consist of ideas about a higher power, a judgement after death, and other spiritual beliefs. It can include rituals, sermons, commemoration or veneration (of deities or saints), sacrifices, feasts, matrimonial and funerary services, trances, meditation, prayer, music, art, and dance. Religion can also be a social glue, bringing people together in common purpose and providing a sense of community. However, it can also cause division and stress, particularly when religious beliefs conflict with other ideas or experiences.
Some researchers have used the term to refer to a set of specific beliefs, such as Christianity or Islam, while others use it broadly to mean any belief in spiritual beings. A more general definition of religion would include all human belief in the supernatural and the existence of gods, angels, spirits, or godlike powers, but this would exclude most peoples and cultures from its scope. Edward Burnett Tylor defined it as “the belief in spiritual beings, irrespective of their names and natures”.
Sociologists of religion have looked at religion as a phenomenon that binds together societies, promoting harmony, morality, and social cohesion. Anthropologists have studied the development of religion in tribal and primitive societies, trying to understand its origins and functions.
Psychologists have also studied the nature of religion, and some have sought to explain its emergence. Freud argued that it developed out of the unresolved feelings of an individual for his or her mother and father, and of hatred toward a rival. He postulated that this led to the formation of religions as a way of resolving these conflicts, and of incest taboos and other forms of interfamily sexual restrictions.
Other scholars have tried to explain the nature of religion by looking at its internal dynamics, such as those of its myths and symbols. Psychoanalysts, such as Wilhelm Reich and Erich Seligman, have argued that religion is the result of unconscious forces that are repressed in the conscious world. They have suggested that religious symbols and experience can give rise to a new zest for life, or a sense of heroism.
In sociological discussions of the concept of religion, many writers have analyzed it to determine whether it has necessary and sufficient properties or if it is a prototype-like concept. These debates have often been ad hoc, and it is possible to take either a polythetic or monothetic approach.
Sociology, anthropology, and literary and other studies of religion examine a religion cross-sectionally to see its basic patterns and structures. They may also study its institutions, and the beliefs and values that are embodied in them, and elicit its myths and other traditions. This multidisciplinary approach allows for the comparison of different religions to find their similarities and differences. It also enables the analysis of the effects of religion on the lives of its followers.
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Poker is a card game in which players bet against each other by placing chips into the pot. The betting process begins after all players have received two cards. A player may raise a bet by increasing the amount of money he or she puts into the pot. This can be done by saying “raise” or “call.”
Poker requires a number of skills to succeed, including patience, reading other players, and developing a strategy. Good poker players know how to calculate pot odds and percentages to make more informed decisions, and they have the discipline to avoid cognitive biases that can lead to bad plays. In addition, they have the ability to adapt their strategies and recognize when it is necessary to fold.
A good poker player is able to read his or her opponents and identify the strengths and weaknesses of their hands. This can be done by watching for tells, which are nervous habits that reveal information about a player’s hand. A good poker player will also mix up his or her play style to keep opponents guessing about what he or she is holding. This is important because if the opponent knows what you are holding, it will be much easier to call your bluffs.
It is important to manage your bankroll and understand how much risk you are willing to take on a particular hand. You should always bet responsibly and never commit more than 5% of your bankroll to a single hand. In addition, you should play only in games that offer a positive expected value and be able to afford a large loss.
One of the most difficult skills to master is the ability to deceive your opponents. A skilled poker player will be able to trick his or her opponents into thinking that they have a strong hand when in reality, they have a weak one. This is achieved by mixing up your bet sizes and calling the right amounts when you have a strong hand. It is also important to keep the other players guessing about what you are holding by not making your bluffs too obvious.
Observe experienced players and imagine how you would react in their position to develop your own instincts. This will help you to spot their mistakes and improve your own gameplay. Likewise, pay attention to their successful moves and analyze the reasoning behind them. By incorporating these elements into your own poker strategy, you can become a more profitable player.
Poker is a mentally intensive game, and it’s best played when you are in a positive mood. If you feel anger, frustration, or fatigue building up while playing, it’s best to quit the session immediately. This will save you a lot of money and will allow you to resume your poker journey with a clean slate. In addition, be sure to select the appropriate limits and game variations for your bankroll and goals. This will ensure that you’re playing in the most profitable games possible.
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OFERTA
Busquem un/a avaluador/a (o equip) professional per realitzar les tasques d’avaluació externa i transversal del programa: El dret a migrar i refugi: el camí impossible; que abordi l’anàlisi d’implementació i cadena de transformació, incloent impacte i resultats.
OBJECTIU
L’objectiu d’aquesta convocatòria és realitzar una avaluació sobre el projecte atorgat a la convocatòria de subvencions 2022 de l’Agència Catalana de Cooperació al Desenvolupament que té el títol: El dret a migrar i refugi: el camí impossible. L’avaluació ha de servir a l’entitat beneficiària, com a la resta d’actors implicats per incorporar els aprenentatge i bones pràctiques que hagi aportat el projecte durant el cicle de planificació, disseny, formulació, execució i avaluació, difondre els resultats i impactes a la societat i Titulras de Drets, Responsabilitats i Obligacions participants del projecte i contribuir a la transparència i retorn als grups d’interès.
Podeu consultar els Termes de Referència (TdR) en aquest enllaç.
A continuació, compartim un resum dels TdR amb la informació més destacada en relació al projecte, perfil i procés de selecció.
INTRODUCCIÓ AL PROJECTE
Títol del Programa: El dret a migrar i refugi: el camí impossible
L’objectiu general del projecte és el de contribuir a garantir el dret a migrar i a l’asil de les persones en moviment que busquen refugi a l’estat espanyol. Davant aquest objectiu el programa aspira a incidir en les causes estructurals de vulneració dels drets assenyalats anteriorment, i, per això, es planteja com a objectiu específic impulsar un canvi de percepció entre la ciutadania i les institucions pel que fa a la inexistència de Vies Legals i Segures (VLiS) i la necessitat de garantir-les, de manera que diferents grups d’actors clau (polítics, govern, ciutadania, mitjans de comunicació) tendeixin al reconeixement de la necessitat de facilitar VLiS, i pressionar des dels seus àmbits d’acció per a garantir-les.
El projecte està dissenyat per desplegar accions en quadre dimensions: recerca, sensibilització, formació i incidència política.
· Cobertura Geogràfica: El projecte té un abast nacional i internacional. Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Tarragona, a tot el territori Espanyol (Madrid, Bilbao…)
· Durada del Projecte: De l’1 de desembre de 2022 al 30 de novembre de 2024.
· Pressupost del Projecte: El projecte compta amb un pressupost total de 518.019,00 euros, dels quals 400.000,00 euros són subvencionats per l’Agència de Cooperació Catalana al Desenvolupament.
L’entitat executora del programa és QUEPO, una entitat compromesa amb la promoció de drets humans i justícia global a través de projectes de comunicació i audiovisual,així com d’estratègies de transformació social, sensibilització, l’educació per al desenvolupament, la incidència política i els processos de participació. Posant un interès especial en els continguts de temàtiques socials i polítiques, tant locals com globals, des de l’enfocament interseccional en defensa dels drets humans, la justícia social, la igualtat de gènere i el medi ambient i el respecte a la diversitat i la interculturalitat.
PERFIL I TASQUES A REALITZAR
Objectius i abast de l’avaluació
En el projecte s’estableix la realització d’una avaluació final, d’impacte i resultat, a realitzar per una persona avaluadora o una entitat independent a les estructures de l’entitat beneficiaria, amb càrrec a les despeses directe del projecte.
· Durada de l’Avaluació: 5 mesos, de novembre de 2024 a abril de 2025.
· Tipologia d’Avaluació: Avaluació externa i transversal que aborda l’anàlisi d’implementació i cadena de transformació, incloent impacte i resultats.
· Pressupost per a l’Avaluació: 8.000,00 euros (+ IVA).
Metodologia d’avaluació proposada
· Enfocament Metodològic: Combinació d’aproximacions quantitatives i qualitatives, utilitzant eines com entrevistes, enquestes, grups de discussió, i anàlisi de dades existent a partir de documents elaborats.
· Fonts d’Informació: Recopilació a partir de documents del projecte, trobades amb actors clau, i tallers participatius.
Perfil requerit per a l’equip d’avaluació
· Formació acadèmica en EGBDH, seguiment i avaluació de projectes i programes
· Experiència en avaluacions d’impacte i resultats
· Experiència i coneixements específics en gènere, drets humans i polítiques migratòries, d’asil i refugi
· Experiència en la realització d’avaluacions i/o estudis de l’ACCD serà un valor agregat
· Coneixements tècnics de l’àrea del programa: principis de gestió del cicle de projectes i els mètodes de treball
En cas d’un equip d’avaluació, la seva composició d’experts haurà de ser equilibrada, de forma que els diferents aspectes de l’avaluació del programa (mètodes i tècniques d’avaluació) quedin coberts.
Productes esperats de l’avaluació
· Informe de concreció metodològica
· Informe de treball de camp (en cas necessari que especifiqui les enquestes realitzades, etc.)
· Informe d’avaluació (versió preliminar)
· Informe d’avaluació final
· Informe executiu (breu per difusió)
CANDIDATURES I PROCÉS DE SELECCIÓ
Les propostes tècniques s’han de presentar electrònicament al correu electròni: diana@quepo.org indicant en l’assumpte: AVALUACIÓ EXTERNA VLIS ACCD2022-24
Data límit de recepció de propostes: 6 de juny de 2024 (a les 23:59h, CET)
Expectatives del contingut de la proposta tècnica:
· Portada on s’indica: Nom de la persona o de l’equip avaluador, títol de l’avaluació i dades de contacte
· Proposta metodològica de treball (preliminar) detallada; aquesta secció es considera molt important, s’espera que la part avaluadora detallin la metodologia per a respondre a les preguntes d’avaluació segons les fons de verificació, informació útil i actors involucrats (veure dossier TdR detallat)
· Adequació a l’EGBDH
· Pla de treball amb calendari
· Proposta de matriu d’avaluació
· Pressupost detallat
· CV (en cas que sigui un equip avaluador, s’haurà d’incloure el currículum de cada un dels membres)
Ens posarem en contacte amb la proposta seleccionada en un màxim de 15 dies un cop finalitzat el termini de presentació.
Podeu consultar els Termes de Referència (TdR) en aquest enllaç.
Per qualsevol aclariment o dubte, us podeu posar en contacte amb nosaltres a través del correu electrònic o per trucada telefònica:
Diana Osadci | diana@quepo.org | 931 867 511
L'entrada Termes de Referència (TdR) per a l’Avaluació Externa del projecte El camí impossible 2022-2024 ACCD ha aparegut primer a Quepo.
Traveling and hotels are a big part of the tourism industry, which encompasses many different aspects. Whether it is an opulent and iconic grand hotel, a picturesque inn straight out of a storybook, an all-inclusive beachside resort, or a quirky and cool-minded boutique, there are hotels available to suit every need. The hospitality industry also includes event planning, transportation, theme parks, and cruise lines.
The history of travel and hotels can be traced back thousands of years. Facilities that offered hospitality to travellers featured in early civilizations, including Greco-Roman culture and ancient Persia. These included places for rest and recuperation such as thermal baths. In the Middle Ages, monasteries and religious orders provided accommodation for travellers. By the 18th century, the first hotels in the modern sense of the word began to emerge.
One of the biggest things that hold people back from traveling is the cost. This is especially true if they are traveling internationally. However, there are ways to save money on hotel costs. One way is to travel during the offseason, when prices are lower. Additionally, it is a good idea to keep looking for lower rates even after you have booked.
Another way to save money on hotel costs is to stay at less expensive hotels that are a bit further away from tourist attractions. This can be a great option for people who are on a budget but still want to experience the local culture. Additionally, staying at a more affordable hotel can help people save money on food and transportation costs.
It is a good idea to book hotels that are close to public transportation stops. This will make it easier for people to get around the city and avoid paying high taxi fares. In addition, it is a good idea to book hotels that offer free parking, as this can save money on car rental fees.
Hotels are a huge part of the travel industry and have a significant impact on the overall economy. Hotels provide jobs and revenue for local businesses and can help to boost the tourism sector. In addition, they can help to create a sense of place and identity for communities.
Traveling is a wonderful way to learn about other cultures and to see the beauty of the world. It is also a great way to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. Whether it is eating new foods, travelling to unfamiliar places, or trying to speak a foreign language, there are endless opportunities to expand your horizons and grow as a person. In addition, travel can also be a great way to spend time with family and friends. In fact, some people even find their lifelong friends and romantic partners while on vacation! In addition, travelling can be an excellent way to relieve stress and boost mental health. So what are you waiting for? Start packing your bags!
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The lottery is a form of gambling in which numbers are drawn at random for a prize. Some governments outlaw it, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national or state lottery. In the United States, there are 37 lotteries operating. Some states even regulate the game, limiting how much money can be staked and setting minimum prizes.
There is no doubt that the lottery is popular with many people. It provides a unique opportunity to win a huge sum of money without having to work for it. But, how does the lottery really work? And, is it possible to increase your chances of winning?
In fact, there are several things that you can do to increase your odds of winning the lottery. One of the most important things is to make sure that you buy your tickets from a legitimate source. You should also read the fine print on the ticket to make sure that you are not getting scammed.
Another thing that you can do to increase your chances of winning is to choose numbers that are less likely to be picked by other players. This can be done by choosing numbers that are related to your birthday or other significant dates. However, it is important to remember that the odds of winning are still very low.
In addition to the number of tickets sold, a lottery also needs to have a system for recording the identities of bettors and the amounts staked by them. Some lotteries use a computer system for this purpose, while others require bettor to write their names on a ticket that is then deposited with the lottery organization for subsequent shuffling and selection in the drawing.
The modern state lottery emerged in the mid-1960s in the Northeast, where wealthy states could afford to subsidize their social safety nets with tax revenues while maintaining a low-tax rate on the middle and working classes. This arrangement was particularly beneficial during the economic boom of the immediate postwar period, when state governments were able to expand their array of services without having to raise taxes too much.
Unlike other forms of gambling, which tend to concentrate in certain regions or demographic groups, the lottery is played widely throughout the country and by people from all income levels. However, there are some differences in the participation rates of various groups: men play more than women; blacks and Hispanics play less than whites; and the young and old play at lower levels than those in the middle.
Despite the fact that the odds of winning are quite low, people continue to play the lottery in order to try their luck. This is because it gives them a chance to achieve the impossible and change their lives for the better. Moreover, the excitement of playing the lottery can be very addictive and it is often difficult to resist the temptation of trying to win big.
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