Author - Safa Shahkhalili

Safa Shahkhalili is the founder and host of the “Rethinking Development Podcast.” She lived and studied in five countries before graduating from high school, and her interest in cultural studies led her to study anthropology in Canada and Denmark. She has since worked on various international development research projects. Her interest in Cuba began in 2016 and has grown through the many lovely Cubans she has met over the years, including her partner. Safa used to be a standup/slam poet and yoga teacher!

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The Cuba Coast and a 3,000 Mile Fight Against Climate Change

March 3, 2021

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Cuba has more than 4,000 islets and keys in its archipelago. It is home to one of the largest coral reefs in the world.

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Whatever Happened to La Lenin, Cuba’s Famed Boarding School?

October 27, 2020

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Over the years, La Lenin School has signified many things — including the promise of a better future for students and the country.

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For the First Time, Cuba’s White Coat Army Went to Europe

August 5, 2020

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It's the first time a Cuban medical mission was deployed in Europe, yet it is estimated that between 135,000 and 400,000 Cuban healthcare workers have been deployed...