SFS Stories
Master of Global Human Development Students
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The Future of Development Work: Learn the lessons of the past, and move forward with hope
In the ongoing Future of Development Work series, Sara Batmanglich expresses the view that although the development sector will continue to exist, lessons from the past must inform what comes next.
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The Future of Development Work: Why private capital is not optional, and the future of development depends on cross-sector fluency
Rehana Nathoo lays out the case for impact investing as the growth area in international development–and the best chance for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.
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The Future of Development Work: Do Core Principles for Development Require a Prophetic Voice?
In the third installment of The Future of Development Work, Katherine Marshall advocates for ideals coupled with action.
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The Future of Development Work: A Love Letter to Optimism
In the second installment of The Future of Development Work, Gary Barrett explains why he is optimistic that the future for development professionals can still be bright.
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The future of development work: One transition, many perspectives
Migara Jayawardena lays out the need for development professionals to understand many perspectives in the move to renewable energy sources in developing countries.
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Kyla Denwood (GHD’25) meets new challenges facing international development and global economic policy
Kyla Denwood (GHD’25) went from the White House to West Africa, shifting from public service to impact investing to drive global change.
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Five questions about period poverty and menstrual health
The realities of the menstrual cycle are as old as humanity. But the inescapable nature of menstruation—the cycle that allows humans to conceive and bear offspring—has often been cast in mystery, suspicion or outright hostility. While some cultures have treated the menstrual cycle more pragmatically than others, some degree of taboo, shame and an occasional…
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GHD students spend summer engaging internationally
After year one, GHD students intern worldwide, applying classroom learning and gaining skills to launch careers in global development.
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GHD Students Rock the Rocket Pitch
10 GHD students participated in this year’s annual “Rocket Pitch” competition, hosted by Georgetown Entrepreneurship. The elevator pitch-style competition challenged students to come up with a new idea and “pitch” it in two minutes. The competition was open to any student across campus and had thousands of dollars in prize money at stake. A team…
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GHD’s Soccer Champs Take the Gold
What does soccer have to do with development? To start out with, it has the power to bring people together for a common cause. GHD’s very own soccer team Solow No’ Mo’ has made the program proud in their successful spring season. Easily sliding into victory with a 4-0 win, Solow No’Mo’, a name inspired by…