William Barrie ‘10
Major: Anthropology/ Economics
CSO: South Pacific Business Development Foundation (microfinance)
Saleufi, Apia, Western Samoa
Class 1952 Tucker Fellow
Upon starting his fellowship in the fall, William plans to work with The South Pacific Business Development Foundation in their efforts to provide unsecured loans to their Samoan clients- a process that is guided by the foundation’s view that loans are given based on “a respect for each individual’s innate ingenuity, drive and self esteem. It is these qualities which make people credit worthy, not the collateral which traditional banks demand”. During his time there, William will assess the impact of the program by conducting interviews, workshops and assessing changes in his clients’ economic progress through a variety of indicators. William’s skills are greatly needed; particularly as most clients do not keep “basic cash records” and assessment of the program must be done using quality of life indicators. It is his hope that this study will ultimately improve the microfinance program and better help the SPBDF to serve their clients. In addition, William’s strong interest in both Anthropology and Economics are well suited for his fellowship in Western Samoa- this project will give him a unique opportunity to apply his business sense while giving him first hand experience in numerous anthropological issues. In addition to the skills he acquired while working for Mantrose Hauser Co. Inc. in business development for two summers, his leadership as the Service and Programming Chair for his fraternity, experience as a dormitory prefect, and dedication to the crew team have given him the leadership skills necessary for such a position.
Daisy Duan ‘10
Major: Neuroscience
CSO: China Rehabilitation Training Center for Children with Disabilities
Beijing, China
Class of 1992 FellowGiven the current influx of children in need of medical care and/or housing as a result of the Sichuan earthquake crisis, Daisy’s involvement in the Rehabilitation Center will address the ongoing need for skilled volunteers. As a fellow, her daily work will involve providing recovery care for injured, disabled, ad/or orphaned children that the Center houses (a great many of which are recovering from various surgeries and need to be closely monitored). In terms of her skill set, Daisy’s training as an EMT will prove to be invaluable as she participates in “ resuscitation, airway management, and patient assessment” in the medical wards. In addition to medical care, Daisy will participate in multiple aspects of the children’s daily lives and will have several opportunities to connect with the children. She will aid the center’s teachers in planning classroom activities which include English classes, math and science lessons, and coordination of several day trips in Beijing.
Aside from the obvious need for volunteers, Daisy’s fellowship is of particular importance to her. While she has been deeply committed to working with the American Red Cross or acting as a SEAD mentor, this opportunity is directly related to her family’s continued commitment to service and social work in China. As a result of her background and life experiences, Daisy has been inspired her to give back to this community and hopes that this experience will be the first of many as she pursues a medical career.
Bharath Mohan ‘10
Major: Government
CSO: Bala Mandir
Chennai, India
Bharath will be joining Bala Mandir in the fall to work closely with orphaned children during their daily activities in hopes that he will “make a difference in these children’s lives…make their day a little more exciting”. The orphanage currently houses over 250 children between two to eighteen years old and he will teach English, computer skills, plan excursions, and serve as a companion to them. This organization is particularly meaningful to Bharath as his mother also worked in an orphanage in her youth and maintains contact with a few of the children she met during her time there. Bharath similarly hopes to establish a strong connection with the children through his involvement in their daily lives.
Bharath’s interest in service work has grown over the past several years- he began volunteering at a senior citizen’s center in middle school, participated in Amnesty International’s efforts to free political prisoners, and has recently begun to consider the role service work may play in his future. He anticipates that his time at Bala Mandir will be “immensely satisfying and self-fulfilling” but will undoubtedly need to draw upon several aspects of his identity as he navigates this new experience. As an individual, Bharath is multifaceted and talented- in addition to his service experience he is a celebrated South Indian Carnatic vocalist, has served as a representative on various student governments and councils, and hopes to carry this experience with him as he pursues a political career and addresses similar issues of inequality on a global and local scale.
Amanda McNally ‘10
Major: AMES
CSO: STAR
Cairo, Egypt
The STAR program provides legal assistance, educational opportunities, and business seminars to help refugees (largely of Iraqi, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Eritrean and Somali descent) establish themselves in Cairo. In addition to providing English lessons, the STAR program holds “events that aim to bridge culture gaps and facilitate integration of refugees into the Egyptian community”. Amanda’s fellowship in the fall will take advantage of her Arabic language skills and her wealth of experience. As an Arabic drill instructor at Dartmouth, Amanda acquired the skills to teach language to others and hopes to fully utilize that knowledge. She is also particularly well prepared to live in a new environment as she spent last summer on the Morroco LSA+ and immersed herself in Arab culture. As a result of her travel experience, she finds that her challenges may be more ideological than cultural and hopes to better understand the variety of perspectives she may encounter. Ultimately, Amanda hopes to work for doctors Without Borders and this Fellowship will grant her the invaluable experience of working with a community with similar needs.
Manaure Francisquez
Major: Physics and Engineering
CSO- EcoSystems Pvt. Ltd
Nepal
Class of 1992 Fellow
In the fall, Manaure will be traveling to Nepal to work with EcoSystems as they develop their transport and energy systems for rural communities. These systems include PedalPower70- an initiative that provides two weeks of electricity for just half an hour of manual pedaling, and WireBridge- an inexpensive bridge that allows people to traverse ravines, rivers, and similar barriers to transport. His motivation to join the Ecosystems project stem from recognition of the fact that “these places without electricity also have overwhelming need for health care, which small clinics could meet if they had the round- the-clock electricity supplies”. As a Fellow, Manaure would be provide the labor needed to increase the production of these systems (EcoSystems is understaffed) while facilitating improvement on their designs. Part of his work will require meeting with community members to address their needs and evaluate the efficacy of the bridge and power systems. Manaure is currently volunteering in Banda, Rwanda with the HELP/Dartmouth Humanitarian Engineering Leadership Project to install turbines to provide electricity for the community. His fellowship in Nepal reflects a sustained interest in issues of socially conscious engineering and Manaure believes this experience will “really help build up my knowledge in sustainable solutions for rural electrifications”.
Michael Wood ‘10
Major: Engineering
CSO- EcoSystems Pvt. Ltd
Nepal
Michael will be joining Ecosystems Pvt Ltd in Nepal to provide transportation and electricity solutions to rural villages. Ecosystems has developed two widely used projects- PedalPower70 provides two weeks’ worth of electricity from a half hour of manual pedaling, and WireBridge which is a cable transport system that allows people to cross ravines and rivers. Despite the current success of these projects, there is still a need improvement and refinement. For example, the generators used to power household appliances are not equipped to power the mobile phones that stimulate increased trade and communication. Michael’s input and experience will be used to further develop these programs while lowering the costs of construction. In addition to his engineering background, Michael bring s a variety of skills and interests to this fellowship- He is an EMT-Basic and has volunteered in the DHMC Emergency Department; has taught self defense techniques to the Bethel, VT community; is interested in alpinism; and continues to learn from new experiences. Michael’s current involvement with the Dartmouth Humanitarian Engineering Leadership Project (HELP) has taught him quite a bit about foreign development and the various techniques to assess both the immediate and long term impact of development efforts.
Sophie Green ‘10
Major: English, Creative Writing
CSO- Katitawa Experimental School
Tungurahua, Ecuador
Sophie will be working at the Katitawa Experimental School in Tungurahua, Ecuador this fall. The school serves as an alternative to public education and offers courses in both Spanish and Quechua for indigenous children from 6-14 years of age. As a Fellow, Sophie will work with the children during their courses in public speaking, arts, outdoor education, math and various other subjects. As a volunteer Sophie is committed to “do not just the work that I have committed to, but also to try my hardest to become a part (if always a foreign one) of the community I will be living in”. She expects to become intimately acquainted with the community and culture by reaching out beyond the school to other community projects (like the local library or English school), traveling to nearby towns, and interacting with community members.
Sophie’s background in service and leadership includes working with SEAD, serving as a UGA and participating in a service trip to Guatemala, and is sensitive to differences in leadership styles, race and socioeconomic background. She hopes that her time in Tungurahua will provide a foundation to decide upon her future goals which may include working for the Teach for America program
