
Field Notes

Preventing Violent Extremism in Mindanao, Philippines
Starting work with impl. project opened my eyes to new perspectives on conflict and the…
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A Day in the Life: Interning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
My name is Katie Cox, and I am a rising third year student at the…
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Maria Ressa’s Cyber Libel Case and the Future of Press Freedom in the Philippines
On June 15, 2020, Maria Ressa, world-renowned journalist and CEO of Rappler, a leading independent…
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Leaving Azerbaijan
My experience in Azerbaijan went by very quickly. During the last days in Azerbaijan, the…
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The Hotel Dilemma
Observations made in the field prove to be important in enhancing our understanding of the…
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Journeying with Justin, Part 2
A hot lamb Sadj and a relaxing swim and soak in the warm and tranquil…
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Journeying with Justin, Part 1
Stocked up with vegetables (my favorite) and Justin with Kebabs (his favorite), we left early…
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A Smooth Beginning
I have known Justin Richmond for a long time. We met at a symposium where…
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Case Study: Beating ISIS, One Village at a Time.
In August 2015, Impl. Project began data mapping Maguindanao Province, Philippines to identify a community…
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Impl. Project Welcomes Rebecca Zimmerman
Impl. Project announces the appointment of Rebecca Zimmerman to its Board of Directors. Zimmerman joins…
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Marawi: Part Three
The Impl. Project team just wrapped up its assessments in and around Marawi, and the…
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Marawi: Part Two
For the past two days the Impl. Project team has been working in Marantao and…
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Marawi: Part One
While the fighting still rages north of our location, the Impl. Project team is engaging…
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Lanao del Sur
This week Impl. Project bears the solemn responsibility of working in communities deeply affected by…
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Northeastern Nigeria: Part Two
One of the real tragedies of Boko Haram’s violent movement in northeastern Nigeria is that…
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Northeastern Nigeria: Part One
We’ve just returned from northeast Nigeria on a partnership with a private NGO donor. The…
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Preventing Violent Extremism in Mindanao, Philippines
The rise of ISIL aspirants in the Philippines was predictable. When you identify an at-risk…
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Building Resiliency in Maguindanao
You have to search long and hard to find a place as beautiful and complex…
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In April 2015, I headed to Dubai to attend the UN’s Working Group on Emergency…
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Holding Aid Activities Accountable with Better Data
While the international aid community champions the Typhoon Haiyan response in 2013, most Filipinos do…
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