Author Archives: Zehra

About Zehra

Zehra is a livelihoods and cash transfer specialist working in humanitarian contexts. She has also been a health and lifestyle coach for humanitarian aid workers. Loves food, bollywood and tweeting (@zehrarizvi).

Because it’s 2015

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Zehra

Because it’s 2015. Three simple words. The shrugged shoulders. The strong implication that it’s ridiculous to ask why gender balance is so important. Well played, Canada, well played. Other #BecauseIts2015 moments that have us cheering are below and we would love … Continue reading →

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#WiA Profiles: Sally McKay

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Zehra

This blog post for the #WiAProfiles is an interview by Lisa B Greenquist, who spoke with Sally McKay, a professional with many years of experience in both national and international disasters.  Women in Aid is grateful to Sally for sharing … Continue reading →

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#WiA Profiles: Public Health Professional

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Zehra

This blog post for the #WiAProfiles is an interview by Brittany Carlson, who spoke with a public health professional working in development who prefers to remain anonymous but graciously shared her time and experiences for the WiA Blog. Brittany is … Continue reading →

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#WiAProfiles: Soledad Muniz

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Zehra

The first post in the #WiAProfiles is an interview by Jordyn Sun who spoke with Soledad Muniz. Jordyn is a recent graduate of Azusa Pacific University and recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She aspires to be an … Continue reading →

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Blog Series: Women In Aid Profiles (#WiAProfiles)

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Zehra

Women in Aid is pleased to introduce a Blog Series: Women in Aid Profiles. (#WiAProfiles) We’ve repeatedly been told that the sharing of experiences from women across the humanitarian and development sector is valuable and needed. We listened to your … Continue reading →

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#readaidworkerwomen2014

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Zehra

Which one of us hasn’t dreamt about writing a book or been told by friends:  You should write a book. Aid worker lives tend to be glamorized and seen as adventurous and they are. We get the chance are privileged … Continue reading →

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Was I burnt out?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Zehra

Was I burnt out?  Did it matter?  I took an unintended break and now I know it’s because I had to. This recent article in the New York Times (HT/@intldogooder) took me a bit by surprise as it was not … Continue reading →

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When Malaria Happened. My Story

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Zehra

Women in Aid is pleased to publish this first hand account of Mandy George (@mandygeorge) and her harrowing encounter with malaria whilst working in Haiti.  We wanted to publish this story in order for all aid workers (not just women!) … Continue reading →

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Are you Wo(man) enough?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Zehra

I’m blogging on and co managing the Women in Aid site with co founder Fi Davidson, trying to blog on my own nutrition website, facebooking, aidsourcing, tweeting, trying to keep up with LinkedIn discussions, trying to get my health coaching … Continue reading →

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Negotiation

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Zehra

Yep, we all cringe when thinking about it.  I don’t know many women who feel comfortable with this and if statistics are to be believed, men have much less of an issue negotiating a better salary, benefits, raises–you name it. … Continue reading →

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