Internship wrap-up

16. July 2017 Harare, WFP 0
Internship wrap-up
My last day at the WFP Harare Country Office was 3 days ago. My colleagues organized a farewell lunch the week before I left and showered me with kind words and gifts. I am grateful to have worked with truly dedicated and tenacious staff and will miss them dearly. I know that the work environment ...

Work in Harare

30. May 2017 Harare, WFP 0
Work in Harare
The World Food Programme’s Harare Country Office is in Belgravia, on a road lined with palm trees (not uncommon for Harare). My colleagues are from a diverse range of places with most having worked for WFP in at least a few different countries. After receiving various warm welcomes, my ID card, my ThinkPad loan, and ...

Life in Harare

14. May 2017 Harare 0
Life in Harare
Just over a week ago I arrived at Harare International Airport and stepped into the bright, hot sun. A jovial WFP driver named Kenneth picked me up and answered all of my questions about life in Zimbabwe (yes, they do have Nandos). Upon arriving at my accommodation, I promptly collapsed from exhaustion from watching too ...