“It would be an understatement to say that this first month has just flown by.”
Moudan, Criminology,
Alternatives, Sudan, Al Alag, Research Officer
This single month has been jammed packed with new experiences for me. In just over four weeks, I have been privy to important and impactful meetings that not only allowed me to learn about the importance of change through action, but also that social justice and fighting for the rights of people does not and cannot take a break – even during a pandemic.
Prior to my internship with Al Alag, I had zero experience with working in a COVID setting. Much of my experience has come from working with people on a face-to-face and it was difficult at first, to not only learn a new set of skills, but to also improve my own. Furthermore, the added benefit of seeing my research and analytical skills being put to good use in aiding the plight against workplace harassment for Sudanese women has opened my eyes to the fact that we have the power to create meaningful change – even if virtually.
Thank you to Al Alag for allowing me this opportunity and for allowing me to put my knowledge and skills to good use in fighting for a noteworthy cause. I am looking forward to what these next four weeks hold!