In this episode of Kakehashi Conversations, the second of a two-part series spotlighting alumni working in the humanitarian sector, Kakehashi Senior Program Manager Siân Jones and Research Scholar for South Asia Tanya Dawar speak with Stephanie Xu, a Communications Advisor for the International Committee of the Red Cross working in Rangoon, Myanmar, and proud Kakehashi alum of the 2018-19 university cohort.
Stephanie discusses lessons learned about differences in communications approaches based on cultural, especially the Southeast Asian context, and about the struggle to walk the fine line between raising awareness of humanitarian crises and respecting the dignity of vulnerable communities in her work as a documentary photographer. Stephanie explains how having an “open heart” is key to keeping her grounded and hopeful in the face of professional, physical, mental and emotional challenges.
We hope you enjoy this inspiring episode of Kakehashi Conversations!
