One of the hard parts about working with a nonprofit or NGO: It can be difficult because AAT only has so much capacity, therefore must explicitly define the scope of services provided. For example, when it comes to LTLS, AAT…
It’s been an exciting past couple weeks exploring! I’ve had a few days off work due to public holidays and office wellness days, which are on the first Friday of every month. I think it’s really essential and beneficial to…
Last Sunday, I went to a legal clinic on LTLS with the Pakistani-Ahmadiyya community. There were about 18 or so participants registered for the clinic. There was a community paralegal and interpreter present, in addition to the AAT legal advisor…
I’ve officially had my first week of work, and I also had a friend come visit me last weekend – it’s been an eventful week! Last week, I met with a courier from AAT who helped me run errands such…
Sawadee ka! I will officially be moving to Bangkok, Thailand in just a few short weeks. I am feeling all sorts of emotions regarding the big move and have also been really busy with last-minute travel preparations, spending time with…
Prospective Lumos travelors! Since my Lumos project is finished, here are some tips that will (hopefully) help you in some way. WHAT I WOULD RECOMMEND TO THOSE INTERESTED IN THE LUMOS AWARD: Go for it! This opportunity is incredible. I…
Hi friends and fam! I’m reaching out you from this side of the world! I’m back in Atlanta, Georgia and maaaaaaann it feels good to be home. Two weeks before I left the home I caught a infection that really…
Hi friends and fam! **This is a post that was meant to be posted a few weeks ago, but the server was down on the Lumos blog site!** Happy Spring!!! It has felt so good to know that longer days…
Hello friends and fam! I hope you are doing well. I’m writing this update at home sick in bed. We are now fully into the “smoky season” here in Chiang Mai, and I’ve never experienced air quality like this before.…
Hi friends and fam! The other day, something unexpected happened. I was sitting at lunch with everyone at the home eating and talking with the women. One of them asked if I liked the beach since I had just visited…