It Takes All Kinds

As an international development practitioner, I found Rikha Sharma Rani’s piece, The Management Set, particularly interesting. I have noticed the same trend, especially at foundations where at times it feels like the majority of the program officers come from backgrounds in consulting.

Bridging the Gaps in Study Abroad

How do you get students out of their comfort zones and into their “stretch zones?”

When I was 20, I stopped out of Stanford and moved to Latin America. I was burnt out by the academic…

Healing India’s Traditional Healers

India has an estimated 2.5 million medical “quacks.” Can they be…

Showing Off Our Women

Happy International Women’s Day, TDS subscribers!

The “Third World” Is Not Your Classroom

A growing number of privileged Americans are studying and…

I Traveled Abroad with Habitat for Humanity. Was I Doing Good or Just Having Fun?

The Management Set

They’re young, smart, and wizards at Power Point. But do they have what it takes to…

NGOs, Here Is Why You Should Partner with the Government

It’s not a walk in the park, but worth it if…

Want A Fulfilling Career in International Development? Start with Humility.

A few tips on building a…