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The image of local men fishing in the backwaters of the Sundarbans.

The Mosaic of Biodiversity and Ethnic Multiplicity: An Endangered Fairytale from the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans are an ecological enigma. There is more to this heavenly abode than biodiversity. Read on to learn how unique they are!

Anitta Thajudheen Jia October 15, 2021

Modern-Day Slaves – The Horror of Bonded Labour in Pakistan

Millions of workers stuck in bonded labour are being exploited due to a lack of political standing or voices in social activism, especially in Pakistan where legislation is lax and implementation is limited.

Ali Anwaar October 11, 2021

Malala Yousafzai: The girl who stood up

Malala Yousafzai, the girl who stood up against the Taliban and fought for women’s rights, became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Samridhi Jain October 10, 2021

Image of a teen standing beside the physical manifestation of his mental illness, seeking out for help.

The Plague of the Mind: A Study of India’s Mental Healthcare System

There’s much speculation surrounding the mental healthcare system in India. Read this article to learn about the shortcomings of the mental health sector in India and possible solutions.

Anitta Thajudheen Jia September 22, 2021

A Lebanese Women raising her thumbs up after voting.

Women in Politics: A Tough Lebanese Chronicle

Women are conducting one battle with many fronts in Lebanese politics. Although they are improving slowly, they still have a long way to go.

Stéphanie Ghacibeh September 21, 2021

A Continent in Starvation: How Volunteer Activity is Helping the State of Famine in Africa

Africa’s current state of famine has been navigated by many volunteer groups lending a hand to local communities in any way possible.

Ashera Ambawatte September 21, 2021

Abstract colourful cartoon-style image of crowded overlapping people speaking through megaphones or holding activist signs, representing the confusing, noisy and overfilled activism content on social media

Don’t shoot the (non)messenger: performance and shame in online activism

Black squares. Hashtags. Callouts. Anyone with an active social media presence would have noticed the growing frequency and intensity of social justice and activism-related content in the virtual community over the last decade. If you’ve been a long-term devotee to a cause struggling to work its way into mainstream discussion, you might feel vindicated to see it suddenly in the spotlight. But you also might be wondering how much is for show and how much shows a lasting commitment to advancing its goals where it matters. And how you can tell the difference.

Rachel Toose September 16, 2021

Girl child having school shoe in one foot while schakles in other.

Child Marriage And Its Consequences: What Do You Need To Know?

With schools closed and families struggling economically due to COVID-19, one of the most pressing concerns is the increase in child marriage under the age of eighteen.

Sabeen Sulehri September 13, 2021

founder and Director of Kites for Peace Organization

“All you need to do is to care” In conversation with the founder of the “Zimbabwe Cares Network”

An article from an interview with Surraiya Essof on her perspectives on volunteerism.

Joseph Ndondo August 31, 2021

Afghanistan, Haiti, And Lebanon Are In Critical Danger. Here Is What You Can Do To Help

Please consider donating to these initiatives to provide support to the people in Afghanistan, Haiti, and Lebanon.

Lei Nguyen August 18, 2021

An image of the noose used to hang criminals in carrying out the death penalty

Lifting the Moratorium on the Death Penalty: A Sri Lankan Perspective

Lifting the moratorium on the death penalty in Sri Lanka has been influenced by the increasing crime rates in the country. Nevertheless, research demonstrates that the imposition of the death penalty is not an effective deterrent in reducing crime rates.

Ameerah Salie June 30, 2021

Typical Sri Lankans Reminds Us Who We Really Are

A little over a month ago, I noticed a blimp of love while scrolling though my typically gloom and doom social media profile. This blimp was made of tiny digital pixels that amounted into a heartwarming true story shared by the Typical Sri Lankans initiative. This true story was one that gives you renewed hope…

Yasonil Piyatissa June 28, 2021

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