Why You Should Broaden Your Horizons - Freddy Bob-Jones, IPFF
Freddy Bob-Jones, Director of Operations at International Planned Parenthood Federation, shares his career journey and career advice for young people. IPPF is a global NGO that focuses on sexual reproductive health. Being able to get first-hand experience on the issues that IPFF are tackling has motivated Freddy in his role. In this interview he discusses the importance of gaining experience and broadening your horizons, whether that’s through work experience, travel, or reading. Some of the areas he discusses include:
- What the mission is at IPFF
- How witnessing issues first-hand has motivated him
- His childhood growing up in Africa where education was valued and encouraged
- Advice on gaining work experience before attending university
- Challenges he’s faced as a minority in the UK
- How and why young people can broaden their horizons
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