An MSF Anthropologist in Africa

Groupe de champs

South Africa

Real name:

Emilie Venables

Emilie

Emilie Venables

Anthropologue

Clubbing in Kibera

"This doesn’t happen everywhere, this unique and is making a huge impact on people’s lives."

19 Feb 2015 / 6 minute read

Emilie Venables

Anthropologue

Conversations on the ground

When I was working as an anthropologist and operational researcher in KwaZulu Natal, I conducted a lot of interviews with local ‘stakeholders’ and community members.

14 nov 2014 / 6 minute read

Emilie Venables

Anthropologue

Farm Girl

“Farm Girl”. This is my new nickname from the team in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It does, unfortunately, have several negative connotations.

27 oct 2014 / 6 minute read

Emilie Venables

Anthropologue

Reflections from South Africa

I write this on a flight between Cape Town and Johannesburg, fuelled by caffeine and weary after a few days by the sea to attend an HIV conference.

03 oct 2014 / 3 minute read