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Sri Lankans: Surviving with kindness and community in crisis

The community often steps in where governments fail. Volunteers in Sri Lanka have done just that as the nation faces its worst crisis in recent history.

Paramie Jayakody November 24, 2022

Impact of learning poverty on the economic growth and development of developing countries

Research by the World Bank shows that over 50% of children in developing countries cannot read a simple story by the age of 10. This learning poverty impacts on their educational progress in the future affecting their skills thus human capital inefficiencies. As a result, developing countries lag behind when it comes to economic growth and development.

Don Nyagudi October 31, 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

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

Make shift tents made on the side of the road as temporary shelter for flood victims.

Pakistan Floods 2022: Assessing the Crisis

Assessing the scale of destruction, causes, and the international, local and government response to the Pakistan Monsoon Floods of 2022.

Mariam Qureshi September 22, 2022

Climate justice for Africa: Building up to COP 27 (Africa’s COP)

Africa has contributed the least towards Climate change ( less than 4% of carbon emissions) yet her people are the most vulnerable. Climate Justice for Africa is anchored on advocating and pushing for equal sharing of the burden of Climate Change and recognition that even though it’s incumbent upon everyone to #ActNow, wealthier nations need to do more to finance Climate change adaptation in Africa.

Don Nyagudi September 17, 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

‘Volunteering prepares you for the future’ – Hassana Maina, gender consultant

An interview with Hassana Maina, a gender advocate and lawyer

Salim Yunusa June 18, 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

Youth & Urban Conflict: From the Lens of a Naija Guy

Urban conflict may arise within the society for several reasons, and when it does, youth are 80% of the time victims and participants of the incidents. This is because young people are most times the first suspect when something bad happens in our societies. They are subjected to stereotypical images of being angry, drugged, and…

Akinjise Daniel June 5, 2022

Gaming: Hidden Sexism and Harassment

with the rise of game streaming platforms, Female gamers are being the target of sexual harassment and sexism in the industry.

Sirine bougacha May 20, 2022

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