Our Alumni Coordinator Danielle Stephenson interviewed Espiritu Joshua Arsenio III (Joshua), Community Development student, teacher and 2019 #AAYLF delegate about his latest work and how he’s shaping the community response …
We are all living in an unprecedented time. Humanity is facing an unimaginable challenge and many aspects of our lives are changing along the way as a result. With all the hardships and difficulties that we are all facing I want to share some of the things that I am grateful for and experiencing during this time.
These last few months has taken a toll on just about every single person on this planet. Avoiding thinking of the setbacks that have transpired during this time is easier said than done. But why should we focus all our energy on the negativity surrounding our inability to change the status quo?
To the reader, I know you are probably sick of hearing about Covid-19, Coronavirus, Rona, ‘the virus’, and all of its namesakes to date. I am too. But, it’s got …
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On 31 March 2020, President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, announced a national health emergency due to the high number of people infected by COVID-19. From an economic perspective, the situation …
My Grandma has lived with my Grandpa in the same apartment for most of my life. When I was little, I would love visiting – there was a fish pond, …
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“Our faith in faraway global institutions like the World Health Organisation continues to erode, with many turning to local leaders for guidance and reassurance. But as we gravitate towards our respective tribes, international people-to-people diplomacy needs to prevail.”
I understand that COVID-19 brings a multitude of challenges as each and every one of us has distinct lifestyles and privileges. Here are some of my small wins in the face of change.
At times like this, people with privilege must step up to lift up those in the most marginalized and vulnerable situations. Queenie Pearl Tomaro discusses the vulnerability of Internally Displaced Persons living in the transitory sites in Sagonsongan, Lanao del Sur, the Philippines.
I have personally always admired working moms. The ongoing pandemic makes me adore them even more. Michelle Marietta Secoa explores how COVID-19 exacerbates inequality for women, especially Indonesian working moms who are juggling various responsibilities and social roles.
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