Archive 2023

Mar 27

Day 2 of Interviews in Amman, Jordan, by Sofia Ladak (A25)

by heatherbarry

Today is our second full day in Jordan, which means that we are finally slipping into the rhythm of the city of Amman. We have all felt incredibly well received in this country and are very much enjoying our time here. 

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Mar 20

Juani, the flower man by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe (A23)

by heatherbarry

I peered over the side of the balcony, and below me, on the corner, I see an elderly man with a cart of sunflowers and gladiolus. He’s not yelling out to let people know he’s selling flowers, just standing calmly.

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Mar 14

Greetings from Doha! by Sibi Nyaoga (A23)

by heatherbarry

It has been a whirlwind of a week for us. Despite being sleep-deprived and jet-lagged, we were buzzing with excitement. The UN LDC 5 Conference is being hosted at Qatar National Convention Center – a huge space serving as a boma (meeting place) for policy leaders, presidents, and NGOs.

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