My calling? International Development. On va voir

I recently started a paid internship with the Academy Educational Development, in Washington DC. AED is a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society and economic development--the foundation of thriving societies.

I work in the Center for Global Education as a part of the Global Learning Group. I work specifically with development projects in Africa. The Center's portfolio is expanding and includes current projects in Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, and Senegal. I am drafting a brochure to highlight the Center's successful projects in Africa. I also review materials that they use out on the field and help them categorize these "tools" for knowledge management. I am also helping in the design and planning for the Africa team's Chief of Party conference that will be held in November.

So far, the internship has been a great learning experience. It's truly rewarding to be working with a group that strives to improve the access and quality of education to those less fortunate. I am hoping that soon enough AED expands its portfolio to Mauritania.

photo: Malawi school children, courtesy of Jonathan Mitchell

I'm hoping to start updating this blog more often. so please stay tuned...

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