GDI Alumni Talk - Development in Action: What They Don't Teach You in School
| Dates: | 4 April 2025 |
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| Times: | 12:00 - 13:30 |
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| What is it: | Talk |
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| Organiser: | Global Development Institute |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Alumni, Current University students |
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Speaker: Taio Gardey, Farming Out Of Poverty (FOOP)
Join us for an open conversation with Taio Gardey, an alumnus of the University of Manchester and Executive Director of Farming Out of Poverty (FOOP), an NGO empowering farmers in Sierra Leone to overcome hunger and poverty.
Taio will share his journey from studying International Development at UoM to implementing real-world solutions in one of the most challenging rural contexts. This talk will explore the gap between theory and practice—how development concepts translate on the ground, the unexpected challenges faced in the field, and the essential skills needed to navigate and adapt in complex environments.
A must-attend for students and professionals interested in international development, grassroots impact, and practical insights into leading change.
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Hanson Room
Humanities Bridgeford Street
Manchester
