Understanding Aid Work The Future of Aid Over the past few weeks, we have had the opportunity to explore the world of aid and development work and sit down with Matthew Thacker of PSI to learn from a firsthand perspective, and what a great perspective it was!
Read more →Understanding Aid Work “Decolonizing” the Aid Industry More and more in the world of foreign aid we are seeing the trend to decolonize aid work. I had mentioned this in the previous instalment, but now I think it is time that we expand on this concept and
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Understanding Aid Work Humanitarian versus Development Aid Now that we have a better definition for aid work in our heads, it might be beneficial to address what foreign aid work actually does for the global community. To do this, we have to break down the two different
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Understanding Aid Work Addressing the Misconceptions of Foreign Aid In the drive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we’re seeing heightened focus on the role of international development and humanitarian aid in catalyzing health and economic advances. But what is overseas aid—and where is the
Read more →Pandemic Pressures: Medical Risks The past year has highlighted the importance of various risks that we analyze at Riley and has shone a new light on the importance of certain risks. Specifically, the importance of analyzing the status of medical infrastructure in a location, and the presence
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Gender Considerations – Risks Faced by Female Travelers Content Warning: This article contains content focusing on crimes against women that some readers may find unsettling. Reader discretion is advised. In our last installment, we discussed the significance of “cultural consciousness” when it comes to traveling. As you
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Cultural Consciousness – Tying it Up Many travelers know that there are a multitude of things to be considered when you travel, even before you pack your suitcase. Throughout this article and others like it, I will be explaining some of the considerations that Riley takes into
Read more →History Repeats Itself: Myanmar’s Coup If you are asking yourself and others about what is currently going on in Myanmar, then you are not the only one. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, to live in the year 2021 is to watch
Read more →Much Ado about Russia Part Three of Unusual Civil Unrest The issues concerning the right to peacefully assemble in Russia are not new, but they are becoming more intense. Laws concerning protests in the country originated in the era of the Soviet Union. In fact, many may
Read more →Security Management is All About the Follow Through If you grew up playing sports, you probably recall your coaches stressing the importance of follow-through, that action that comes immediately after the primary point of focus. In basketball or American football follow-through, it is what your arm, wrist, and
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