A tribute to two great philanthropists: Lynn Hadwin and Andy Lohn Lynford Hadwin and Andrew Lohn were two of the founding board members at IVolunteer International. Nipuna Ambanpola February 7, 2022
An Insight Into Ableism Individuals with disabilities and disorders are still put at a disadvantage. This article will shine a light on ableism and what we can do to be more inclusive. What Is Ableism? Ableism, by definition, is the discrimination and prejudice against individuals with disabilities. The bias is based on the assumption that typical abilities and people… Anh Minh Nguyen December 10, 2021
‘Nursing’ a Community into Marginalization: A Study on the Hardships Faced by Medical Nurses in India The Indian medical nurses’ community is a marginalized one. Read this article to know more about the trials and tribulations associated with the nursing profession in India. Anitta Thajudheen Jia December 10, 2021
An ode to the Chand-Gari – Bahawalpur’s unregulated public transport What can we learn from Bahawalpur’s unconventional and unregulated public transport network that serve thousands of people everyday? Ali Anwaar December 8, 2021
Nguyen Van Thai: A Vietnamese Pangolin Conservation Hero Oh no! You wake up and find that your house has been invaded by thousands of tiny ants. Worse, the worker that often helps you trap and kill ants is on a vacation! The only option for this situation is calling Mr Pangolin that lives in the forest nearby. But there is one problem. You… Anh Minh Nguyen December 3, 2021
Putting the Young to Business: The Rise of Youth Entrepreneurship during COVID-19 Youth entrepreneurs have taken the world by storm! With the world’s economy being greatly impacted due to the pandemic, a commending state of resiliency can be seen by youth entrepreneurs and their small businesses where they tackle challenges and break barriers to climb their way to the top of the business food chain. Ashera Ambawatte December 1, 2021
Is that a gun or an ice cream? – The rise of killer robots For years, humanity has toyed with the idea of sentient robots killing humans, whether in sci-fi movies or books. The fear that machines will surpass humans in violent ways has become more rampant than ever and the term “killer robots” is inching closer to reality. But how close are we to inventing conscious machines and… Ali Anwaar November 27, 2021
5 easy ways to make an impact this Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, while you connect with your family and friends and give thanks, you can also make a big impact with small actions. Nipuna Ambanpola October 31, 2021
The Shadow Pandemic: Domestic violence against women and girls during COVID-19 Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have been told to stay home, stay safe, and protect others in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Yet all these prevention methods have indirectly put millions of women and girls into great danger. To them, home has not been a safe place for months, for years…. Anh Minh Nguyen October 22, 2021
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
ENDSARS Protest in Nigeria: Martyrdom of the future leaders This article describes the unpleasant situation of youths in Nigeria. To make the government aware of the multifaceted problems they are faced with, a peaceful protest was organized, but it ended in bloodsheds. Gabriel Ogbeyemi October 13, 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