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February 3, 2019
Cameras for aid workers and Peace Corps (update)
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Who is this blog for?
Why you might want to work in relief and development (and why you might not)
Why is it so difficult to get your foot in the door?
Challenges to finding your first job in the field
Who’s who, and who should you work for in relief and development?
How to find your first job in the relief and development field
Volunteering overseas
What should I study in university to get a job in humanitarian work?
What about graduate school?
What about the military experience on my resume?
Should I just show up somewhere where there are a lot of aid agencies? Part 1
Should I just show up somewhere where there are a lot of aid agencies? Part 2
Staying safe part 1
Staying safe part 2 – kidnappings and the duty of care
A word about motivation and disillusionment
Want a second opinion?
What if I decide international humanitarian work isn’t for me – what next?
Glossary of aid jargon
Interview – Alanna Shaikh, International Public Health practitioner
Interview – Lorina McAdam, former Country Director, Mercy Corps
Interview – Alan Noble, Emergency Recruiter at World Vision International
Interview – Maggie McLoughlin, Communications and Outreach intern for the UN World Food Programme
Interview – Jolynn Fisher, NGO Program Support, Afghanistan
Interview – Martin Penner – Web Editor at UN World Food Programme.
Interview – Tiana Tozer, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Mercy Corps Sudan
Interview – Esker Copeland, Internship Coordinator at CARE USA
Interview – George Bragg
Interview – More career advice from Alanna Shaikh
Interview – Sahar Alnouri, Global Gender Advisor, Mercy Corps
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Graphic design in humanitarian aid
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