NGOs’ Day Profiled

By SUSAN BINCHY, HAARETZ

Busy Bee Working Away

Name: Franceasca Baldan

NGO: International IDEA

Highlights of the Day

1. Working with the NGO collation: joining together to affect positive change.

2. Getting to know fellow delegates: this conference is more than just the issue, its about making lasting friendships.

3. Trying new cuisines: there was a strange but yummy sandwich with pasta in it.

Some Lows

1. Lack of time: the natural perfectionist wishes for an abundance of time to complete her work to its highest standard.

2. Getting a scone from Starbucks when asking for a muffin: it wasn’t the end of the world, but you know….