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Rhodes Scholars involved in Coronavirus pandemic

In these challenging times, it is inspiring to see so many Rhodes Scholars standing up for the world and being involved in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are some profiles and quotes of Rhodes Scholars showing just a few of the ways in which our community is participating in actions to prevent, slow and end the Coronavirus pandemic.

Solidarity in Action – the global Rhodes community and Coronavirus

The Warden of Rhodes House, Dr Elizabeth Kiss, sent this message to the Rhodes community which profiles some of those who are actively involved in the Coronavirus pandemic, and offers support and inspiration for these unprecedented times.

My Journey as a Development Worker

The world is richer than ever before, but inequality is increasing. Economic insecurity, fiscal austerity, migration and violent extremism have contributed to political polarisation and declining trust in institutions.

The first Rhodes Scholar from Afghanistan

Growing up as an Afghan refugee in Pakistan, bloodshed was never far from Summia Tora's life. She has had a remarkable journey from refugee to Rhodes Scholar. From her home - a single bedroom in a house shared by four families - she could hear the sound of drones landing not far from Peshawar, in northwest Pakistan, where her family had fled in the 1990s to escape the Taliban's rise.