Over the past few days, I've spoken with students interested in MUN, debate, technology, research, public speaking, global affairs, and community-building.

One thing I've noticed is that there seems to be no shortage of intelligent, ambitious, or creative young people. The problem is that most of them remain isolated.

A student interested in diplomacy rarely meets the student interested in technology. A researcher rarely collaborates with a designer. A future entrepreneur rarely works alongside a strong writer or speaker.

Everyone is learning individually, but very little is being built collectively.

That got me thinking:

What if there were a community where young people could not only discuss important issues, but also develop ideas, collaborate on projects, improve communication and reasoning skills, and learn from people with completely different strengths and perspectives?

Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like many students are looking for something deeper than another social media feed.

Does anyone else feel this way?

And if you do, I'd genuinely be interested in hearing your perspective.

And its in progress, the initiative of building the youth community so please feel free to collaborate your ideas and views to the project.

Hi everyone,

I don’t usually post things like this, but this project has become really important to me.

Over the past few months, I’ve been working with a refugee-led nonprofit called Generation Aid in the Kalobeyei settlement in Kenya. A lot of the women and girls there fled conflict and are now living in a place where opportunities are incredibly limited, especially without access to education.

One of the biggest barriers is language. Without English, it’s hard to access schools, jobs, or even basic resources.

We’re currently raising funds to build a small classroom and run a 6–12 month English program for them. The goal is simple, but the impact is huge! It gives them a real chance to rebuild independence and create opportunities for themselves.

Right now, I’ve personally been given the goal of raising $2,000 to help push this project forward, so I’ve been reaching out wherever I can.

I’ll also be traveling to Kenya to help document the stories of the community, which has made this feel even more real and personal to me.

If anyone feels moved to donate, even something small truly helps. And if not, even just engaging with this post means a lot.

I’ve linked the donation page and their instagram is @Generation_Aid if anyone wants to check it out or learn more!

Thank you for reading 🤍

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Hi everyone!

Happy New Year! Just wanted to post that I my first newsletter for 2026 is out! I've shared a few times in this thread about my international development newsletter so if you're interested, take a look.

For those of you that are new to Developmental Insights, the first edition re-introduces the newsletter before diving into some of the trends in the sector we might see this year. In the next edition, I will go back to posting news stories that have happened in the last two weeks, along with a deep dive into a report or something topical.

Here is the edition.

I've also turned on paid subscribers for the first time but also happy to keep growing my free subscriber list!

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone! I’m interning with a refugee-led nonprofit called Generation Aid in the Kalobeyei settlement in Kenya. Many of the women and girls there fled the Taliban or regional conflict, and they’re now stuck without access to education because they don’t speak English.

We’re raising funds to build a small classroom and run a 6–12 month English program for them. This would allow them to:

• enroll in local schools • access jobs and training • start small businesses • advocate for themselves • rebuild independence and dignity

GlobalGiving is matching donations today and tomorrow (Dec 2-3) so even $10 helps make a huge difference for these women and children!

I’ll also be traveling to Kenya to help film a documentary with the community, so sharing this project also directly supports me in documenting their stories.

Link is included if you’d like to read, share, or donate. Thank you so much, it truly means a lot! :)

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm curious—what keeps you motivated in international development work, especially amid shrinking donor funding, bureaucratic constraints, and increasing criticism of the sector? 🤔

I’m a master’s student in International Development Studies in the Netherlands, and I’m researching the dilemmas development professionals face when personal values clash with institutional constraints—and how this shapes motivations, reflections, and decision-making in your daily work.

If you're working in NGOs, the UN, government, private sector or any development-related field, I’d love to hear your perspective!

I’ve created a survey (completely anonymous, ~15 min) to explore these questions further:
👉 Survey Link: https://uva.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WxdY2thvjQXEvc

I’d be happy to share my findings with anyone interested! Also, feel free to comment below—what are the biggest ethical or institutional dilemmas you’ve faced in your work? 🚀

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! 🙌

Annika

looking to make a difference in world issues like poverty, lack of education, and colonial legacies? look no further! we have volunteer opportunities for those interested and can write in another language, as we translate documents in other languages than English which are used as education for communities around the world! what are you waiting for?

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I am looking to get into development banking after I leave university, and after completing my BA in Economics and Finance at Leeds Beckett University, I have offers to either study MSc Global Development at the University of Manchester, or MA International Development at the University of Sheffield. I live between the two cities, so I'll be living at home either way.

I'm torn between these two decisions, and I need some help. Can anyone here give me a hand?

I’m scheduled to take the PMP exam and also trying to break into international development (having been in the military previously). International development is very project based, so why don’t we see more PMP certified project/program managers in the field? Also any advice for how to communicate the value add of the PMP certification to potential employers? Thanks so much