#BorlaugBlog
For 30 years, the World Food Prize has worked to build on the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug, the man who saved a billion lives, by recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Our Laureates, our close partners, and our staff work tirelessly to alleviate hunger through innovative approaches, and we hope to share their expertise, research, and personal stories on The Borlaug Blog.
In the Borlaug Blog, we will occasionally post a blog featuring stories, research, and expert opinion from our Laureates, partners, youth representatives and staff. It is our hope that this blog series will create a conversation between farmers, NGOs, CEOs and people across the globe.
Youth Voices: My first week at CIMMYT!
By Olivia Marti posted on
07/02/2024
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June 21st, 2024: I arrived at CIMMYT around 10:00 PM (22:00) where I checked into my room and ate supper. I have a suite in the Azteca building on site with my own bathroom and a kitchen in the center room! I read through the manuals to get to know...
Youth Voices: Shy the Explorer
By Shywann Horne posted on
07/01/2024
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Welcome to my newsletter! My name is Shywann Horne and I am currently 21 and exploring a new country! I am interning at IICA this summer in Costa Rica and this is my first time living/going out of the country, so this experience is very new to me. But this...
Youth Voices: Pathways to Passion - Exploring Peru on Foot
By Saanvi Ram posted on
06/24/2024
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Shoes on. Coat on. Hat on. AirPods in. The world fades away as I step into my sanctuary, two miles of pure, unfiltered bliss.
Each day, I embark on a journey from my host family’s house to my internship site at CIP. At first, the early mornings felt like a chore,...
Youth Voices: Culture Shock
By Khamani Thomas posted on
06/24/2024
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Culture shock is a phenomenon that I did not expect to experience to the extent that I am feeling right now. I have been far away from home on my own more times than I can count, but this new experience has shaken me a lot. I understood what culture...
Youth Voices: Nations are made up of people
By Calla Doh posted on
06/24/2024
at 11:42 AM
A pink dupattā (Indian shawl-like scarf) peeks out from the bottom right corner of the window pane. A young girl’s eyes curiously scan the dimly lit room where my mentor and I sit cross-legged on her family’s rug. Later, we leave the room with two of the biggest papayas I’ve...
Youth Voices: Lab Training & Exploring Central Business District
By Vivien Huang posted on
06/24/2024
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This marks my first week in lab.
On Monday, I went to the office to grab the two bags of potato samples we collected from two local markets, and walked in to the lab opposite to CIP office. It was my first time walking into the lab by myself because now...
Youth Voices: Suspended in Time - Life in Lima's Bubble
By Saanvi Ram posted on
06/24/2024
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Living in Lima feels like being suspended in time, in a bubble where the hours float by unnoticed. Ten days have slipped away from me like a fleeting moment at the peak of a mountain. Is it the high altitude that distorts my sense of time, or perhaps my perception...
Youth Voices: Jewels of Hyderabad
By Riya Kalluvila posted on
06/24/2024
at 11:28 AM
Week 2 already? Felt like I just landed in Hyderabad yesterday. Anyway, let’s reflect on week two. I delved into more of my research and learned about other global projects that included waterlogging (overshoot of water on crops) on vegetable crops. A study conducted by researchers from ScienceDirect investigated the...
Youth Voices: Homecoming
By Khamani Thomas posted on
06/24/2024
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As I navigated through my first week in the Motherland, I experienced a myriad of emotions. Being away from home isn't new to me since I attend school 13 hours away from home. However, this feeling of homesickness is different, as you might expect. Being overseas, several time zones ahead,...
Youth Voices: Dead Cats, Wander, and Cotton Eyed Joe
By Lexi Bodlak posted on
06/18/2024
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I am incredibly grateful that the World Food Prize secured housing next door to Katthya and her family. Carpooling to work has been a joy, especially with native Costa Ricans as neighbors who are always willing to lend a hand. One of the best things about this apartment is its...