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From the Field
Vietnam

Beyond statistics: Spotlight on disability in the province of Quang Binh, Vietnam

"This internship has forced me to think beyond statistics and peer-reviewed sources, as they are not always factually representative or even available for different regions of the world"
"This internship has forced me to think beyond statistics and peer-reviewed sources, as they are not always factually representative or even available for different regions of the world"

April 2, 2024
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From the Field
Vietnam

Until next time, Vietnam

"In the famous words of Wayne Gretzky, You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
"In the famous words of Wayne Gretzky, You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

November 14, 2023
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From the Field
Vietnam

Working with an NGO in Vietnam

"Beyond the benefits of the internship, Vietnam is rich in history and varying landscapes. It has been neat to have gone to the Hue Imperial City, the Hands of God and the caves."
"Beyond the benefits of the internship, Vietnam is rich in history and varying landscapes. It has been neat to have gone to the Hue Imperial City, the Hands of God and the caves."

October 24, 2023
Map of the world
From the Field
Vietnam

Experiencing new things

“I personally chose to work with AEPD.”
“I personally chose to work with AEPD.”

October 1, 2022
Map of the world
From the Field
Vietnam

A meaningful internship experience

“As a remote international intern, culture clashes are hard to avoid.”
“As a remote international intern, culture clashes are hard to avoid.”

July 1, 2022
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From the Field
Vietnam

Problem solving

“I really appreciate the opportunity to work with Association for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (AEPD).”
“I really appreciate the opportunity to work with Association for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (AEPD).”

July 1, 2022
Carte continental
From the Field
Vietnam

Newly broadened horizons

“I have struggled in the past to find a place for myself and my interest in disability in the Global South within the development community.”
“I have struggled in the past to find a place for myself and my interest in disability in the Global South within the development community.”

April 1, 2022
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From the Field
Vietnam

Opportunity

“In my final semester of my master’s degree in International Development and Globalization at the University of Ottawa, I decided to take part in an internship as opposed to completing another course.”
“In my final semester of my master’s degree in International Development and Globalization at the University of Ottawa, I decided to take part in an internship as opposed to completing another course.”

February 1, 2022