Beliz Aluc

I had an amazing summer working with the Advocacy Project. When it comes to NGO or non-profit work, it can be hard to find a cause to dedicate your work to. However, AP’s vision is much more than finding a cause, it’s about filling the gaps and empowering people to have the tools to make a change in their communities. One of the projects that I was helping with was our partner Stella’s composting project. Stella wanted to find a solution to the nutrition problem in her slum so she had an idea, a start-up. Through her, we were able to reach so many women who got involved with the project. Stella was just our link to the community, we were just there to fill in the gaps: come up with a budget, giving advice on the project outline, etc. But they were the ones making the change. I am so grateful for this opportunity as it provided me a unique perspective and helped me meet amazing people around the world. Thanks to Iain and the AP team for an incredible summer!