Jess Oddy

Jess Oddy, a researcher from the University of Bristol, delves into the complexities of education in emergencies, exploring its colonial legacies and ties to racial capitalism. She critiques how organizations often carry imperial baggage, perpetuating white supremacy despite recent anti-racism statements. Oddy emphasizes the inequities in pay and visibility between global north and local educators. Highlighting grassroots movements, she showcases community-led education in South Sudan as vital alternatives to traditional aid-based models.