We Are Aflatoun: Divya Singh
Posted in News on August 20, 2020
Divya was a research intern in the Monitoring and Evaluation team at Aflatoun International. She obtained her MA degree in Development Economics from Vrije University in Amsterdam. Divya describes herself as "an avid learner of interdisciplinary theories of development and globalisation, passionate about issues around poverty, gender and youth." She has experience working with underprivileged women and youth in India and her hope is to continue working in international development and the NGO sector.
What do you like most about the organisation?
The dedication of each individual to work towards the common goal – improving the lives of children and youth through social and financial education.
What did you get out of this internship?
Experience in working in such a dynamic and diverse environment.
Which of your accomplishments during this internship are you most proud of, and why?
I worked on producing a quantitate and qualitative tool for Aflateen+ programme. It was an immense amount of hard work and I am proud of the end result.
Why is social and financial education important?
Social and financial education equips children with skills that help them to build a good life for themselves. These skills are important and I believe there is a strong need to inculcate them in school curricula.
What is next for you?
I am looking for opportunities in research and would like to work with issues related to gender, youth and education.
Share with us a motto or a quote close to your philosophy of life.
As long as you can take one more step, take it.
