CLINT POWELL, DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 
After studying law at Sussex University Clint decided it was time for a change. After 3 years of living in Tokyo working as a corporate consultant he had had enough change and returned to the UK to work as a lawyer. Currently completing a Juris Doctor and Masters in Law, Clint combines his interest in law with working as a development officer for Our Sansar.
Whilst he is not busy setting the world to rights, he enjoys trying to improve his backhand at tennis, and gets excited about British ales, he says someone has to.
Contact:
Clint Powell
(0044) 1273 773976
(0044) 7950735030
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LAUREN DOUGALL, OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR
Lauren’s passion for development started back in secondary school during geography lessons. She’s furthered this passion with her recent Development and International Relations studies.
She feels it’s really important to roll up your sleeves and help your fellow human in any way that you can – whatever skill or talent you have to offer. Her administration and fundraising experience within a major UK charity gave her insight into the different ways in which charities operate. As Operations Co-Ordinator, Lauren deals with the fundraising aspect of the organisation, and aims to help the organisation raise both money and awareness. She decided to get involved with Our Sansar to pursue her personal interests and further her career in the development field.
As she’s still studying, she is always keen to receive help and new ideas from talented people – so if you’ve any spare time to offer, get in touch!
Contact:
Lauren Dougall
(0044) 7872 050 619
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APEKSHA SUMARIA, RESEARCH CO-ORDINATOR
Following a short stint working in investment banking, Apeksha decided it was time to pursue a more fulfilling career. Her experience of seeing poverty in Kenya ignited her passion to work in international development. Soon after completing an MSc in Population and Development, she joined Our Sansar as a research coordinator. Her specific research interests are gender, politics of international aid, and HIV/AIDS and other emerging health threats.
When she’s not focussing on saving the world, Apeksha enjoys Indian classical and folk dancing, and loves watching Bollywood films!
Contact:
Apeksha Sumaria
(0044)7729 976 545
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ALANA AVERY, RESEARCHER AND FILMMAKER
Whilst studying for a degree in Media Arts, Alana was active in filmmaking and organizing activities to raise awareness on the issues in Palestine. She spent time in the West Bank in 2006 and since then has completed ‘Welcome to Inspection Point’, a documentary which has been screened throughout the UK and Ireland in film festivals and universities.
Currently studying for an M.A. in Global Cinemas and the Transcultural, she has worked as a freelance production assistant and development researcher in television for nearly 7 years. Her passion lies in researching and documenting human rights, social issues, conflict, contestation and poverty in areas around the world. Her most recent project, an audio-visual installation, was funded by the Arts Council Northern Ireland.
As a researcher for Our Sansar, she brings her experience of organizing events with charities in Ireland and developing international media projects to develop proposals and projects in Nepal.
Contact:
Alana Avery
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Read Alana's Vodafone World of Difference blog.
TOM PHILLIPS, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Before embarking upon a career in human rights and development, Tom initially planned to pursue his ideals through a career in medicine. After several years studying to be a doctor in London, he decided that this was not for him and left medical school with a BSc. He soon took off for a trip around northern India, where he encountered a wide variety of peoples and lifestyles, as well as some of the poorest areas in the world. Upon his return he moved to Liverpool and soon became involved with grassroots activism. This culminated in his studying human rights at UCL. Upon completing his masters he worked as an intern for the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre. It was shortly after this that he arrived at Our Sansar.
Tom is particularly keen on literature and will talk at length about Jack Kerouac if given half a chance. He has occasionally been accused of being a muso and is a big fan of Neil Young.
Contact:
Tom Phillips
(0044) 7949 840 175
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JESSICA HAYDON, PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Jessica as a strong believer that to truly understand another’s situation you have to be there and live it decided to travel to Nepal over five years ago. The experience had such a profound impact on her that she took up an undergraduate course in International Development and NGO Management. As part of the course she conducted primary field research in Nepal on the impact of Technology Transfer on Women which she then went onto adapt, publish and present at the EADI Conference 2008, Geneva. Her research and academic achievements have led her to being awarded the International Development Prize and her passion for social and economic justice has led to years of work in Nepal. Her main areas of experience are working with disadvantaged children and children with learning disabilities. She is also a strong advocate of participatory approaches.
When she’s not working with Our Sansar, Jessica enjoys getting outdoors and working with her community on conservation projects, kayaking and practicing her Nepali with friends. Her favourite pastime is sitting on overcrowded Nepali buses where the best conversations come about and a truer picture of people’s concerns.
Contact:
Jessica Haydon
(0044) 7716 120 612
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KAINA HAMED, RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Since young age, when she visited her family living in a traditional village in Algeria, Kaina has become aware of how important it is to her to help people and improve lives. At 18 years old she decided to study International Development. During her studies, she did fieldwork in Africa and Latin America. She volunteered in Benin to implement an educational project in a small village and support the local partnerships. When she returned to France, she organized a photography exhibition and roundtables to increase awareness of development issues. One year later, she spent one year in Peru where she worked for street children in Lima. Meanwhile, she wrote several research papers about inequalities, poverty and environment issues. She also participated in the data compilation for IFAD’s Rural Poverty Report. Her particular interests are how markets can contribute to positive social, environmental and economic outcomes. Her experiences in Developing Countries have had a huge impact on her and enhance her willingness to work for a charity. After graduating with Masters in Development Economics, she travelled to India and then decided to move to London. She joined Our Sansar as a Research Assistant.
