Lauda Nel
- International Development Practitioner, United Nations Office for Project Services
- Heriot Watt University, Commerce
Biography
Lauda grew up in Soweto and has always had a desire to deepen her understanding of cultures around the world. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Policy Studies from UNISA in 2012 and have recently graduated as a scholarship recipient from Heriot Watt University for an MBA degree. Because of this interest, she was awarded a partial scholarship to become an exchange student in Costa Rica in 2002 with AFS Interculture International. It was from this experience that she decided to pursue a career in International Development. Lauda has since worked for several international NGO’s including the Australian Government’s Scholarship program – Australia Awards for Africa.
Greatest Achievement
Working for NGOs such as USAID in fighting poverty and injustice.
Professional Interests
Policy, Philanthropy, International Development