ESP Biography

The violence in the Congo has amounted to the deadliest conflict since World War II, and yet it has received very little international attention. If you are interested in human rights, politics, international relations, or Africa, come to this class! We will go over some of the basics of what has been happening in Congo, what we at Stanford are doing to help, and ideas for future improvements.

The violence in the Congo has amounted to the deadliest conflict since World War II, and yet it has received very little international attention. If you are interested in human rights, politics, international relations, or Africa, come to this class! We will go over some of the basics of what has been happening in Congo, what we at Stanford are doing to help, and ideas for future improvements.

Are you interested in activism, advocacy, politics, international issues, or human rights? If yes, come to this class, taught by Stanford STAND, one of campus' most active human rights groups. We will go over some of the issues we focus on, what we do, and what you can do to get involved at your school.

This summer, the world greeted its newest country when South Sudan seceded from the North following many decades of civil war and violence against civilians. This class will overview the history behind the conflict, events during the independence, and what to expect in the future.

By now we all know that the environment-- and how we treat it-- matters. But to go a step further and actually make sustainable, environmentally friendly choices requires a little bit of practice and background information. This class will give you the basics on recycling, composting etc. We'll go over easy, quick, and fun ways to reduce your carbon footprint. We'll also spend some of the class decorating reusable bags that you can bring with you to the store instead of using plastic or paper ones!