Profile – Orange Zone

Education:

I obtained my Bachelor's degree from Maseno University (2012–2016), my Master's degree from the University of Nairobi (2019–2021), and I am currently pursuing my PhD at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2024–present).
Qualifications:

I hold a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Economics, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Economics.
Work History:

I have worked at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA).
Current Job:

PhD researcher
Employer:

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Favourite thing to do in my job: Collecting data. It helps me interact with the community and understand their challenges
About Me

II’m a student doing advanced studies (called a PhD), and I’m researching how changes in the climate—like too much rain or long droughts—affect the money, food, and mental well-being of people who farm or fish for a living.
My work

I am an Economist.
What I'd do with the money

I would start a Science and Math club that brings together students who are strong in these subjects and those who find them more challenging. In the club, the stronger students would help teach and support their peers, since I’ve learned that sometimes it’s easier to understand things when a fellow student explains it. As a reward, each student who helps teach others would get 5,000 shillings off their school fees, and those who show improvement would receive stationery to support their learning.

Sally Odunga