#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: Dear Lima - Saying Hola to My Sojourn
By Saanvi Ram posted on
06/11/2024
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Dear Lima,
As I step onto your vibrant soil, I’m awash with a sense of anticipation and wonder, as if I’m about to embark on an enchanting journey through the canvas of your existence. I am Saanvi Ram, a wanderer of knowledge and a humble visitor in your midst. From the...
Youth Voices: All is Flux, Nothing Stays Still - My First 72 Hours in India
By Zara Miller posted on
06/11/2024
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I don’t think I truly believed myself — that a summer of warmth, Telugu, and Hyderabad was right around the corner — until the plane lifted off the ground in the Chicago airport. The past few weeks have been a fever dream, fervently packing and unpacking with my sister until...
Youth Voices: Adapt to Change
By Riya Kalluvila posted on
06/11/2024
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Before I tell you the story of my journey so far, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the World Food Prize Foundation and specifically, Dr. Norman Borlaug and Dr. John Ruan. Their vision and dedication to combating global food insecurity have inspired countless individuals and provided me...
Youth Voices: The First 48(ish)
By Lexi Bodlak posted on
06/11/2024
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June 2nd, 5:00 pm: As I sat at my grandparent's dinner table with an array of American summer food staples like macaroni salad, grilled steak, and watermelon, I could hardly focus on conversations about my sibling's summer plans. My own would be starting in less than 12 hours. Or so...
Youth Voices: Market Visit and Amboseli
By Vivien Huang posted on
06/11/2024
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This week serves to conduct more literature review about iron and zinc deficiency in Kenya, and to visit local markets to buy potatoes for nutrition content analysis, as well as experiment with our Nutritional Survey.
I started the week off with visiting two local markets: Kawangare and Mountain View N Market....
Youth Voices: The First Few Days - Finding my way around EARTH
By Lily Hestjean posted on
06/10/2024
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Hi! My name is Lily Hestjean, and I’m thrilled to call myself the 2024 Borlaug-Ruan Intern at EARTH University this summer. In this first blog post, I want to share with you my first moments in Costa Rica and at EARTH as I navigate EARTH (I won’t lie, I did...
Youth Voices: Life happens right now - Reflections from my first 24 hours in India
By Calla Doh posted on
06/03/2024
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I have a riddle for you all.
What is something fundamental to the nature of our universe and our human experience, yet is seemingly impossible to define?
Time.
Time is a funny concept. It’s not exactly a dimension, because unlike space, we can’t move freely through time as we please: no matter what...
Youth Voices: Arriving at CIP Kenya
By Vivien Huang posted on
05/29/2024
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I arrived at Nairobi near midnight after enduring a marathon 22-hour connecting flight. Yet, stepping out of Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the tiredness melted away as Is potted the familiar CIP logo held high on a placard with my name. I am kindly hosted by Dr. Joyce Maru, who warmly welcomed...
Youth Voices: 13477 km from New York
By Kayla Sohn posted on
05/29/2024
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My whole body is aching. I feel as if every bone in my body is displaced as I desperately reach my leg out to feel some relief. I am met with more pain as I flex my feet in circular motions. The person beside me shifts in his seat and...
Turning recognition into action: The World Food Prize impact
By Emily Boyden posted on
04/17/2023
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People told Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig her life would change because she won the World Food Prize, but she was still surprised at the impact it has had – on professional and personal fronts.
“It does indeed change your life in an absolutely fantastic way,” said Rosenzweig, 2022 World Food Prize...