1. Between problem sets and parties: what INSEAD is really about

    Dear MIM'27,You did it. We did it.P1 exams are finally behind us. The coffee machine can rest, our cheat sheets lie crumpled in the corners of our room, and we can finally breathe a little. The relief is real, the celebrations were loud, and the first beer after Data Analysis tasted liked pure heaven.In the middle of the stress and chaos of exams, something special happened. 

  2. Fundraising in times of scarcity: lessons from Geneva

    This summer, I interned with Data for Change: The PARIS21 Foundation, a Geneva-based organisation that works to strengthen data systems in low- and middle-income countries, with a particular focus on Africa. In particular, they work closely with climate and gender data, two types of data that are under-captured and therefore difficult to work into policy.Coming into this internship, I wanted to bridge my background in data strategy in the private sector with the world of international development.

  5. My Internship at HousingNOW: Building Resilience in the Midst of Crisis

    Myanmar is collapsing under the weight of overlapping crises: brutal civil war, worsening climate events such as flash floods and landslides, and a major earthquake in March 2025. More than 3.5 million people are now internally displaced. The scale of need is massive. At the same time, traditional humanitarian systems are shrinking: USAID has pulled out. UK and French aid are in retreat. The few NGOs that remain after the 2021 military coup are overstretched, expensive, and too slow.

  7. Dryland Restoration: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Finance To Restore the Planet’s Most Overlooked Ecosystem

    "Guess I will be working in Nairobi this summer," I said to my friend in disbelief. We had just landed at the airport in Oslo, and I had just taken my phone out of airplane mode and saw that I had received an email from CIFOR-ICRAF offering me a position as a summer intern. I had no specific aspirations to find an internship in Africa over the summer; the motto was "wherever work and impact take me", and I am profoundly grateful that it took me to Kenya.

  8. Beyond Employment: Bridging Business and Empowerment at Jobo Academy

    Jobo: A Start-Up with a mission Jobo is a start-up founded in Côte d’Ivoire to tackle one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: the gap between job seekers and meaningful employment. By leveraging technology, data, and strong partnerships with employers, Jobo provides a platform that connects individuals with opportunities in the formal labour market.Jobo's mission is rooted in the belief that inclusive employment not only transforms individual lives but also fuels sustainable economic growth.

  9. Building a Sustainable Fundraising Strategy for Biodiversity in Cape Verde

    This summer, I had the privilege of joining Associação de Conservação da Biodiversidade – Biflores, a local NGO dedicated to protecting the rich biodiversity of Brava Island in Cape Verde. What makes Biflores unique is not only its commitment to marine and terrestrial conservation, but also its close ties with the local community.