Research Assistant Professor
No rain in three months Since I had no internet access while in Haiti, these posts are just going to be reflections on themes of my journey, rather than my usual journal-like entries. The road to the tiny town of Continue reading The Bitter-sweet of Women’s Groups
When my professor travels to Rwanda, she almost always contracts the same driver. It sounds very posh to me to have a “driver” at all, but that is the way it is here. It’s not as simple as just renting Continue reading Drivers and Trust
Note: I haven’t had internet the last few days, so I’ve uploaded about 5 posts today. You may want to scroll back so you don’t miss them! Park entrance sign– looks like a flat hike from here! So, my surprise reveal Continue reading The land of Dian Fossey
The entry begins my confessional of the surprise journey I’m taking that I didn’t tell many of you about before leaving. After the early (4 am!) departure of my professor and our other traveling companion, I slept in, packed my Continue reading Drive to Runhungeri
Today was just a day of tying up loose ends. In order to honor the first phases of our agreement with the Ministry, I get a one-hour capacity building training for ministry officials. Really, it sounds fancier than it really Continue reading Final days and tying up loose ends
I wasn’t there the first time my professor got to interview this spectacular woman, so I’m confessing here that some of this story is interwoven with bits of second-hand information, but the story wouldn’t be complete without it. She’s famous, Continue reading Chez Zula
Today was one of the most eventful days of the trip—though I feel like I say that about every day. I gained even more understanding of the context of the border, tiptoed along the lines of legal and prohibited documentation, Continue reading In the shadow of a volcano
Today was another long day with moments that blend together and experiences that could fill an entire week. The morning began with an exploratory trip to a remote area, the location of which we only vaguely knew. Our driver stopped Continue reading Toes to the border
Work day garden project – Photo by Dr. J Today was another incredibly full day of research. The morning started slow because today is the official work day of the month. On the last Saturday of every month, members of Continue reading Durable Solutions
Today was an amazing day! First thing in the morning, I got an amazing chance to interview a government official in the ministry of disaster management and refugee affairs. He’s the official camp manager for the refugee camp we planned Continue reading Serendipity!