Blog: Development in Practice
Development in Practice is a blog on professional and personal growth in the development sector, which includes both for-profit and nonprofit organizations working towards social good, prosperity and peace. I share experiences of continuing to learn while juggling consultancies, work pursuits, and education, all amid fast-paced changes in political realities.
The core idea here is to continue flourishing and blooming, or at least to anticipate doing so, even in seasons meant for reroutes, reflection, and change; chapters that await all of us.
I draw on experiences from working with civil society organizations, activist groups, and policy circles from a feminist, education-advocating, and Global South solidarity perspective. As development is a practice, so too is the work I present: a craft in progress.
Background photo taken in Nairobi, Kenya.
Applying to Schwarzman Scholars? Here’s What Not to Do.
Schwarzman Scholars is one of the most selective leadership programs in the world, based at Tsinghua University in Beijing and offering a fully funded Master's in Global Affairs to over 100 scholars each year.
As a Schwarzman Scholar myself, I can tell you that the standard application advice only gets you so far. Because the cohort is so extraordinarily diverse, knowing what not to do matters more than following a generic formula.
Is Volunteering the Right Way to Enter the Development Sector?
I’m going to say yes, but also briefly explain why, when and how so that you don’t leave with a jaded heart and less faith in change.
One Month of Vibe Coding: What I Learned as a Non-developer
Think about a project you've had in mind for a long time. A website, an app, a widget of some kind. If you're not someone with the technical background, you've likely been postponing your idea for later, waiting until you meet the right thinking partner or an opportunity for funding comes up. It's time to shake that off.