The Event of The Year!- 5 Reasons to Attend the Dar es Salaam Goat Races
This past week my fellow interns and I made it a goal to become more familiar with Dar es Salaam’s culture, restaurants, and goats. Out of all the various activities and sights Dar has to offer one of the top recommendations from past interns were the goat races. At first we were a bit skeptical … Continue reading The Event of The Year!- 5 Reasons to Attend the Dar es Salaam Goat Races
5 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Zanzibar City
After a productive month in Dar es Salaam, the East Africa Interns finally got off their computers, boarded a vessel, and escaped to a quaint island called Zanzibar for two whole nights. Now we share with you why you should do the same! Spice Up Your Life If you wannabe impressed, check out the Zanzibar … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Zanzibar City
Urban Farming: From Canada’s West to Africa’s East
The promotion and integration of agriculture into urban settings is not just a fad, it is an essential piece to building our cities sustainably. Urban agriculture is a globally relevant phenomenon, and as a development strategy it has the potential to intersect with a plurality of social, economic, and environmental issues. Urban farming closes the … Continue reading Urban Farming: From Canada’s West to Africa’s East
Sustainable Food Systems: East Africa and the Fraser Valley
In May of 2015, The University of the Fraser Valley hosted Sustainable Food Systems Workshop with expert speakers from various corners of the world. Dr. Alex Awiti, the Director of the East African Institute, and James Kuhns of Ryerson University were two of the many speakers who participated in the event. Were you unable to … Continue reading Sustainable Food Systems: East Africa and the Fraser Valley
The East Africa Internship Program
The University of the Fraser Valley East African Internship Program is made possible by the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships. The QES Program aims to activate a community of young global leaders across Canada and the Commonwealth to create lasting impacts both at home and abroad. Through cross-cultural exchanges encompassing international education and professional … Continue reading The East Africa Internship Program
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam Tanzania 2023 CIFOR/ICRAF –“We work in partnership with governments, academia, civil society and private companies to deliver solutions to five major global challenges: deforestation and biodiversity loss, the climate crisis, unsustainable food systems, unsustainable supply and value chains, and extreme inequality.” This placement is an exciting opportunity to work … Continue reading INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Virtual Internships: A Reflection
It has officially been six months since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The global pandemic has and will change many aspects of our daily lives. Covid-19 is not only affecting the health of millions, it also has adverse effects on our global economy; specifically, development funding. In the global development sector, funding is extremely … Continue reading Virtual Internships: A Reflection
COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts and Diverse Responses PoliTalk
As we all continue on in this pandemic, many things have come to light in terms of issues that have been previously swept under the rug. Some things that have come to light during COVID-19 include criminal justice, inequality, racism, urban development, education, and international matters. These topics and more were covered at the University … Continue reading COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts and Diverse Responses PoliTalk
Internships during a Global Pandemic
Our names are Abbey Lin and Taelyr Keeley. We are currently in our final year of the Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. Before the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the globe, we applied and were accepted to participate in the East Africa Internship Program. We weren’t sure … Continue reading Internships during a Global Pandemic
An Experience of a Lifetime 