For 30 years, the World Food Prize has worked to build on the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug, the man who saved a billion lives, by recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Our Laureates, our close partners, and our staff work tirelessly to alleviate hunger through innovative approaches, and we hope to share their expertise, research, and personal stories on The Borlaug Blog.
In the Borlaug Blog, we will occasionally post a blog featuring stories, research, and expert opinion from our Laureates, partners, youth representatives and staff. It is our hope that this blog series will create a conversation between farmers, NGOs, CEOs and people across the globe.
By Lily Hestjean posted on
06/10/2024
at 1:05 PM
Hi! My name is Lily Hestjean, and I’m thrilled to call myself the 2024 Borlaug-Ruan Intern at EARTH University this summer. In this first blog post, I want to share with you my first moments in Costa Rica and at EARTH as I navigate EARTH (I won’t lie, I did...
By Calla Doh posted on
06/03/2024
at 1:52 PM
I have a riddle for you all.
What is something fundamental to the nature of our universe and our human experience, yet is seemingly impossible to define?
Time.
Time is a funny concept. It’s not exactly a dimension, because unlike space, we can’t move freely through time as we please: no matter what...
By Vivien Huang posted on
05/29/2024
at 11:32 AM
I arrived at Nairobi near midnight after enduring a marathon 22-hour connecting flight. Yet, stepping out of Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the tiredness melted away as Is potted the familiar CIP logo held high on a placard with my name. I am kindly hosted by Dr. Joyce Maru, who warmly welcomed...
By Kayla Sohn posted on
05/29/2024
at 11:10 AM
My whole body is aching. I feel as if every bone in my body is displaced as I desperately reach my leg out to feel some relief. I am met with more pain as I flex my feet in circular motions. The person beside me shifts in his seat and...
