Currently serving as a PME (Research Specialist) at UNICEF Lesotho, she brings over 20 years of experience as an accomplished Assistant Professor and researcher. Her expertise lies in assisting populations affected by crises, disasters, and/or conflicts. She has a strong background in capacity building, training, and applying anthropology to humanitarian contexts. Her work has spanned various nations, including, among others, Lesotho, Yemen, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ukraine. With a PhD in Permanent Education and Adult Training, complemented by degrees in Educational and Psychological Sciences, she has also pursued postgraduate studies in crucial areas such as Gender Equality, Human Rights, and Crisis Intervention.
Prof Dr. Sonia Mairos Ferreira
Children and Youth Dynamics in UNICEF Lesotho’s HIV-Nutrition Initiative: An Analytical Dive into Participatory Paradigms
UNICEF, Lesotho
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