1. Get educated, everyone is very smart. 3 skills: a. Data analysis, graphs and also understand the spin behind it. b. Being a good writer, to get your idea across c. Languages that are spoken in the countries 2. Field experience, and look behind the scenes also 3. Bring something valuable new to the table 4. Be able to build community, build relationships en network. You have to put yourself out there, it can be uncomfortable. 5. Remain passionate & persistent, you need to know what the problem is you want to help to solve. You need to have certain values and goals. 6. Always be humble, everyone wants to change the world. But it is about serving others, make sure you are really helping them. 7. There is no one path into development and aid, there are many paths. You don’t need to have a specific degree ect. You just need to take a risk.
I work in global health as a research epidemiologist, so my work overlaps with international development and humanitarian aid quite a bit. Everything the speaker said resonates with my experience. It really is a mix of technical education, field experience, writing skill, and getting out of your comfort zone. To the next generation of passionate change maker: always say yes when opportunities present themselves and be prepared to make sacrifices. Good luck!
I did a bachelors in HR (which I really really regret) a certificate in PM. I worked for the government, worked in HR and now I work in fundraising for a charity organization on a short term contract. It really opened my eyes when it comes to this field and world. I want to do post grad studies in international development with co-op any advice ??
Lol as an international development professional I hear "terms of reference" I was like... Yep.. Inside language thing. On the serious side he gave several important points but, the last idea "this is an unusual profession" it is, and it is awesome in that regard.
I love this. I’m a locally recruited staff working for one of the humanitarian agencies of the UN and I agree with all that he said. I am thankful to come across this ted talk as i am in the process of applying to the international professional category.
i've a BA in Goverance and an MA in Peace and development and a 3 month internship in a foriegn aid NGO. ....Im gonna tell ya guys , i cant fault what this guy says i didnt want to believe it but hes right
you tell us at first this is for people who are wicked smart, and then you tell us you dropped out of college four times and that you’re doing it. so which one is it, bruh??
