by idah | Feb 9, 2019 | Postcards from Abroad
Notes from UNESCO: Work at UNESCO is really starting to take off. I’m currently working on five stories. My Malawi story is pretty much wrapped up. I just interviewed Sangie the reggae singer involved with the project. That was the last piece of the story. Right now,...
by idah | Feb 2, 2019 | Postcards from Abroad
Notes from UNESCO: I attended my first UNESCO event on Tuesday, the opening ceremonies of 150 Years of the Periodic Table. I took my seat in the largest hall at UNESCO, it holds around a thousand people, an elegant room with a balcony, and a stage that descends into a...
by idah | Jan 25, 2019 | Postcards from Abroad
Notes from UNESCO: Professor Laufer from the University of Oregon showed up in Paris to check-in. It’s been absolutely fantastic having Professor Laufer here at UNESCO. He met with my supervisor Matthieu to make sure everything was working out. He is literally our own...
by idah | Jan 17, 2019 | Postcards from Abroad
Notes from UNESCO: I’m starting to settle into my fellowship at UNESCO. My position is under the Department of Information with a focus in Strategic Web Content. My supervisor Matthieu Guervel use to be the speechwriter for the former Director-General. I’m excited to...