SFS Stories
Master of Global Human Development
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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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Disney offers Pierina Anton (GHD’23) a powerful channel for her development experience
Working for Disney, alumna Pierina Anton (GHD’23) is applying global development skills to corporate social responsibility.
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Alumni Spotlight: Soham Banerji (GHD’17)
Soham Banerji (GHD’17), a seasoned professional in the international development sector and currently working with Ernst & Young (EY) in Boston, shares his journey and insights for current and prospective students. With a rich background in international development, including work with USAID, the World Bank and Land O’Lakes Venture37, Banerji brings a wealth of experience…
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Alumni Spotlight: Shea Flynn (GHD’20)
Shea Flynn (GHD’20) joined GHD with five years of experience working in the global public health sector in Togo and Washington, D.C. A few months into her first semester at GHD, Shea began to realize that as more companies transition towards sustainable and equitable business practices, the private sector presents an abundance of exciting opportunities to…
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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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Dion Romano (GHD’24) gains hands-on experience with development through GHD
Dion Romano (GHD’24) came to Georgetown from the Philippines to pursue a master in global human development (GHD).