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\"MarissaMarissa Kelemen ’25, an International Development<\/a> student, spent the summer working at AYAT Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI interned at AYAT Education, a social enterprise located in Dhaka, Bangladesh,” said Kelemen.<\/p>\n

“[While there], I reported every weekday to one of their two offices where I researched, transcribed interviews, and met with my advisor to piece together everything I read and witnessed.”<\/p>\n

“I learned about the societal norms, social issues, and challenges of Bangladesh through my focus of studying childcare centers.”<\/p>\n

“I conducted site visits to various garment factories, schools, and early childhood education centers to assess the need of accessible childcare options for Bangladesh\u2019s next generation.”<\/p>\n

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\u201cSSJ taught me the importance of dignity-centered development work which played an important role in my analysis of childcare centers and how it impacts gender issues in Bangladesh.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Thank you to the Department of Sustainability and Social Justice at Clark University for this opportunity.”<\/p>\n

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