From Shahid Khan – “A Summer of Renewed Hope, Learning, and Service”
“A Summer of Renewed Hope, Learning, and Service” By Shahid Khan (UNC M.A. in Global Studies ’27) Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series Duke Geneva cohort at the UN Headquarters in Geneva In this post, I explore my passion for … Read more
From Kristelle Pascual – “Finding My Place in the Roda: Reflections from My Internship at Gingando pela Paz”
“Finding My Place in the Roda: Reflections from My Internship at Gingando pela Paz”By Kristelle Pascual (Duke MIDP ’27)Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series Enjoying the view at the Edge Observatory, NY Everything Begins with a Circle … Read more
From Aye Htut Mo Mo – “Aloha—Learning, Living, and Working from the Field: Mo Mo’s Applied Field Experience in Maui, Hawaiʻi”
“Aloha: Learning, Living, and Working from the Field – My Applied Field Experience in Maui, Hawaiʻi”By Aye Htut Mo Mo (Duke MIDP ’27)Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series At the MUW office and site visit to the Maui … Read more
From Cristian Iturriaga Nielsen – “Sometimes the Smallest Decisions Shape Our Biggest Journeys”
“Sometimes the Smallest Decisions Shape Our Biggest Journeys“By Cristian Iturriaga Nielsen (Duke MIDP ’27)Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series Kyomizu Dera (Kyoto) In early 2025, I had the privilege of serving as an exchange instructor at West Point, … Read more
From Rifumo Khoza – “Same Rifumo, Different Lenses: Tanzania to South Africa”
“Same Rifumo, Different Lenses: Tanzania to South Africa”By Rifumo Khoza (UNC Master of Social Work ’27)Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series Taking a moment to rest and recharge in Tanzania Service. It is a term we all know … Read more
From Ayesha Talreja – Supporting Refugees, Migrants, and Other People in Need of Protection: A Summer (winter!) Applied Field Experience at ACNUR Brazil
“Supporting Refugees, Migrants, and Other People in Need of Protection: A Summer (Winter!) Applied Field Experience at UNHCR Brazil”By Ayesha Talreja (UNC M.A. in Global Studies ’27)Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series Vai Brasil! There is a common story often … Read more
From Varsha Thakur – “Between the Chamber and the Window: A Summer at UNICEF, and the work of protecting children in both the real and the digital world”
“Between the Chamber and the Window: A Summer at UNICEF, and the work of protecting children in both the real and the digital world”By Varsha Thakur (UNC MEITE ’27)Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series Varsha at the UNICEF NY Headquarters … Read more
From Paula Oliveira – “Understanding How Humanitarian Policy for Child Protection Works at UNICEF (and How to Live Like a New Yorker)”
“Understanding How Humanitarian Policy for Child Protection Works at UNICEF (and How to Live Like a New Yorker)”By Paula Oliveira (Duke MIDP ’27)Summer 2026 AFE Blog Post Series When I was around 14 years old and attending high school … Read more
From Khaled Shaath – Strengthening Partnerships for Localization and Equity: My Summer with Acting Globally
“Strengthening Partnerships for Localization and Equity: My Summer with Acting Globally” By Khaled Shaath (UNC Global Studies ’26) Summer 2025 AFE Blog Post Series Amartya Sen once wrote that “Development has to be more concerned with enhancing the lives … Read more
From Rory Newbery – From Local to Global: The Ripple Effects of Exchange
“From Local to Global: The Ripple Effects of Exchange” By Rory Newbery (UNC Global Studies ’26) Summer 2025 AFE Blog Post Series This summer, I had the opportunity to explore the other side of international exchange programming through my … Read more
From Sharmeen Hakim – Witnessing Wounds, Weaving Healing: Reflections on Trauma, Justice, and Transformation
“Witnessing Wounds, Weaving Healing: Reflections on Trauma, Justice, and Transformation” By Sharmeen Hakim (UNC Global Studies ’26) Summer 2025 AFE Blog Post Series As I sat within the sacred darkness of a sweat lodge–an indigenous prayer and purification ritual–in … Read more
From Priskila Arulpragasam – Local to Global and Global to Local: Multi-pronged Approach for Advocacy
“Local to Global and Global to Local: Multi-pronged Approach for Advocacy” By Priskila Arulpragasam (UNC MSW ’26) Summer 2025 AFE Blog Post Series From the day we began our Rotary Peace Fellowship, systems thinking and the interconnected nature … Read more