Global Development
Strengthening communities and advancing global knowledge
UCalgary collaborates with organizations in low- and middle-income countries to achieve meaningful, lasting results. Building on its legacy in global development, UCalgary harnesses its expertise to partner with others in support of sustainable development, capacity building, and research innovation. These initiatives also create unique opportunities for students and staff to develop intercultural skills and specialized knowledge, such as global Indigenous engagement. Explore the global development and capacity-building projects UCalgary contributed to last year.
Empowering refugee youth: Akon Juach's journey and the Kakuma Empowerment Program
Akon Juach, a Communication and Media undergraduate and former refugee turned advocate, shares her remarkable journey and the impactful initiatives she spearheads through the Kakuma Empowerment Program. From a challenging upbringing to creating opportunities for others, Juach's story embodies resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education.