Beyond Data 2 – Lessons Learned from the Girls’ Education Program Field Visit

***all photos with other people are posted with consent and the purpose was also explained to them*** On the third day of my field visit, the main objective was to observe the implementation Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program, specifically, observe a life skills session. I did not pilot any assessment tool but I had the opportunity to conduct another focus group and interview a … Continue reading Beyond Data 2 – Lessons Learned from the Girls’ Education Program Field Visit

Ian GeeJuly 23, 2019July 23, 20192 Comments

Asia, Internship

Beyond Data 1 – Lessons Learned from the Literacy Program Field Visit

***all photos with other people are posted with consent and the purpose was also explained to them*** Hi, folks! Here’s my long overdue blog post about my Chhattisgarh field visit experience. Just a quick refresher, the objectives of my field visit were: to pilot three instruments I have developed to observe the implementation of Room to Read’s Literacy Program and Girls’ Education Program to interview … Continue reading Beyond Data 1 – Lessons Learned from the Literacy Program Field Visit

Ian GeeJuly 22, 2019July 22, 20196 Comments

Asia

Chhattisgarh, I am ready for you!

Tomorrow, I leave for my field visit in Chhattisgarh. The past few weeks have been all about preparing for this field visit. But, of course, before I talk about work, let me talk about my experiences outside of work. Two weeks ago, my workmates brought me to Akshardham temple (do a quick Google search of the temple!). It is a huge Hindu temple, which is … Continue reading Chhattisgarh, I am ready for you!

Ian GeeJune 30, 20194 Comments

Asia, IEDP, Internship

Incredible India!

Hi, everyone! I’m Ian from the Philippines and I am currently doing my internship with Room to Read in India. I am working with the Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation team. I am spending 6 weeks with the India Country Office (INCO) and 5 weeks with the Global Office (GO). My experience of New Delhi reminds me so much of home. There are a lot of … Continue reading Incredible India!

Ian GeeJune 9, 2019June 12, 20192 Comments