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SARAH OXFORD
USA
Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Menlo Park, District 5150, Califonia, United States
Country of Citizenship: USA
Language proficiency: English, French, Spanish and Fulfulde (conversational)
Undergraduate degree: BA International Studies and French Literature - Sewanee: The University of the South
Areas of interest: Grassroots community development; sustainable development; microfinance; human rights; conflict prevention and peace building
Background: During my undergraduate studies, I studied abroad in Cameroon where I explored the field of international development.
After graduation, I founded the non-profit, Breaking Ground, which enables Cameroonians to complete locally-initiated, sustainable projects. My experiences in Cameroon coupled with my work in the non-profit sector encouraged me to continue in the field of peace studies and conflict prevention.
What do you plan to do with your RWPF: I look forward to expanding my skills in mediation and conflict prevention. I will adapt the skills I learn at Braford and apply the Rotary mission to the work I do in the field of international development.