Peace and Collaborative Development Network (PCDN) is an online network, used to foster connections, share information and inspire the work of those in social change.[1] It was founded by Craig Zelizer, a professor at Georgetown University, in 2007.[2] The network currently has 35,000 members from over 180 countries and territories.[3]
History and Purpose edit
Founded in 2007, PCDN originally started as a platform to connect people working in international development and peacebuilding.[4] In 2015, it launched PCDN 3.0 and expanded to cover the broader social changemaking fields which includes peacebuilding, international development, social entrepreneurship, social impact, gender mainstreaming and many other related areas.[1] The 3.0 platform provides additional ways for members to receive information, locate fellow members, search for job, find relevant opportunities and provide more space for engagement.[5]
PCDN is a membership driven platform. Membership can be individual or organizational. As a member, users can create a profile, contribute to discussions, create blog posts, chat with fellow members, or post information about jobs, research, questions, conferences and events.[6][7] There are also a large number of guides available to members to help members be successful in their careers.[8] Guides include topics such as careers, funding, research, social media/tech, and practice.[9][10]
PCDN has office space at Washington, DC’s 1776, a start-up incubator.[9][11]
The network attracts more than 100,000 unique visitors each month and over 300,000 website hits a month.[12][13]
References edit
- ^ a b "How PCDN is Creating a Global Community for Social Good". The ZenPayroll Blog.
- ^ "Peace and Collaborative Development Network". gmu.edu.
- ^ "Craig M Zelizer". georgetown.edu.
- ^ "I4P - Peace and Collaborative Development Network (PCDN), USA". i4pinternational.org.
- ^ "Community Spotlight: The Peace and Collaborative Development Network, a Community for Good". Cultivating Community. 14 October 2013.
- ^ "Welcome to the Peace and Collaborative Development Network | Career Development Office Blog".
- ^ Fred Goddard. "Invitation to join PCDN". mpiasia.net.
- ^ "Peace & Collaborative Development Network - PeaceMedia". usip.org.
- ^ a b "PCDN's Dr. Catalina Rojas Awarded Prestigious SXSW Dewey Award". Alliance for Peacebuilding.
- ^ "Professional Development Resources". Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
- ^ "Members". 1776.
- ^ Esha Chhabra (30 December 2014). "SXSW Honors DC Startup: Tech Meets Social Impact at PCDN". Forbes.
- ^ "Peace and Collaborative Development Network". uoc.edu.