The story idea seemed clear when I pitched it: write an article about Paraguay’s efforts to save its women and babies from pre-eclampsia, a deadly yet silent disease that is now virtually unknown in Europe thanks to medical advances. Coronavirus had different plans. I was lucky enough to travel to Paraguay in February before border […]
Africa’s Army of Trees – a reflection on Senegal and Covid 19
Most victims of Covid 19 are anonymous. Not in the case of the first person to lose his life to the disease in Senegal. On Tuesday, March 31st, the West African nation was shocked by the terrible news that Pape Diouf, who became a Senegalese hero as the manager of the Olympique de Marseilles football […]
Africa’s Army of Trees – part two
It took some effort to wake up the woman in the ticket kiosk at the Museum of Black Civilisations, in Dakar, Senegal. It was a very hot Wednesday afternoon and there was barely a soul in the place. Maybe there was some special reason for this on that particular day. I hope so, because it’s […]
Life in the West Bank after American funding cuts: a blog
Niall Sargent travelled to the West Bank, and the refugee camp of Balata, where he examined the impact of drastic funding cuts by America to UNRWA, the UN-agency that works as a quasi-government in the camp, and provides vital social services for millions of Palestinian refugees. Here, he reflects on his trip. Any experience in […]
Climate action in Haiti: a blog
Jenny Barker travelled to Haiti, and the island of Ile-a-Vache, to explore the various ways in which the local community is engaging in sustainable solutions to climate change. Here, she reflects on her trip. Haiti, which means ‘land of the mountains’, is a beautiful country. Looking out of the window throughout the scenic journey down […]
Prospective applicants to Student Scheme invited to Dublin information session
Are you thinking of applying to our 2019 Student Scheme? You’re invited to attend an information session at 6pm on Wednesday, 20th February at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green. The information session will be attended by former Student Scheme recipient, Charlotte Ryan, who will share her experience […]
