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Kenya’s Hustler Fund: Reimagining access to affordable credit in Kenya?

Access to affordable credit in Kenya has been an issue for small business. The new government seeks to solve this using the hustler fund.

Don Nyagudi December 16, 2022

Farmers looking at their animal agriculture, credits to creator: USDA/NRCS

Beyond Meat: Exploring Perspectives Involved in Dietary Choices

Different perspectives lie behind different meatless dietary choices. Understand and accept different considerations but do also try the latest food innovations!

Xiao Xuan Tan December 10, 2022

Social Media's "like" and "love" reacts bubbling out of a phone.

The Menace of Social Media in Pakistan

The absence of laws and regulations of social media have allowed misinformation and propaganda to skew political opinions in Pakistan.

Mariam Qureshi October 25, 2022

The Case of Femonationalism: Right-Wing Policies against Indian Muslim Women

Femonationalism in the Indian context is visible in the nexus of right-wing populism, patriarchy, and Islamophobia.

Mahrukh Chaudhry October 4, 2022

Live image of destruction in Taiz, Yemen (April 29, 2021)

The Yemeni Civil War: There Is Hope After All

The Yemeni Civil War has resulted in tragedy for millions in the country. However, recent developments show that it may finally be over soon.

Ariel Siton October 2, 2022

Cartoon of man making a presentation and speaking to an audience.

How public speaking can make you a better volunteer

Public speaking can often be an overlooked skill. Learn the importance of public speaking and how it can assist volunteers in their work.

Paramie Jayakody September 26, 2022

A look back at Pride 2022: securing progress in times of social regression

In a time where LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged, we look to international advocacy and education as ways towards an inclusive future.

Esther Brito July 25, 2022

The role of Arewa media in combatting insecurity

This piece explores the role of media in combatting insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Salim Yunusa July 9, 2022

A photo with the banner, "The Future is Female"

Success is Tunisian women

Tunisia? You might be wondering, what is Tunisia, is it edible? (As a Tunisian who works with foreigners, I get this all the time). To make it clear at once, Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa and a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered…

Ghada Mezghani June 29, 2022

Tourists & their Negative Impact on the Country

With summer approaching, tourists’ behavior can sometimes be disrespectful not only towards the country’s culture and its people but also harmful to the animals and environment.

Sirine bougacha June 26, 2022

kids at the funeral of theShireen Abu Aqla

The price of truth reporting in journalism

We usually wake up in the morning, open any source of news and get updated about what happened when we were sleeping. We get extra concerned when we are aware of a war happening at any corner in this big world. Especially, the atrocious never ending battle between Israel and Palestine. Inhumane On 11th May…

Ghada Mezghani June 14, 2022

Because Of Human Behavior, Nature Is In A State Of “Free Fall”

Deforestation, farming, construction, and tourism have reduced global wildlife populations by more than two-thirds in just 50 years, putting nature in a condition of “free fall” that is impossible to restore. Mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish population sizes have all declined by an average of 68% since 1970, according to the WWF’s Living Planet…

Lei Nguyen May 24, 2022

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