WE Charity gave me a chance as a young graduate to start my career in the field of international development, and helped me develop the skills needed to become a professional in my field, after working 10 years with the organization. I am grateful to WE for not only helping me develop professionally, but also for being able to work in an environment with equally like-minded, positive individuals, some of whom have become lifelong friends.

When I reflect on my time with the organization, I am most proud of my work with the country offices where WE Villages is implemented. In particular, launching and expanding the WE Villages model to include Agriculture and Food Security, where I managed a large-scale, multi-year project across three countries, alongside colleagues who were making real and tangible change on the ground in WE communities. I’m grateful to WE for the breadth of professional growth opportunities that were afforded to me so early in my career and, above all else, am proud of the work my colleagues achieved through their unbridled passion for making the world a better place.