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
SUNE Translate: Using An Untapped Resource To Combat Language Barriers Nela Vintrlikova and Suann Kim are high school students in the United States. They attend a high-ranking STEM school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, called Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Nela is in a rowing team and Suann plays the violin. At first glance, they may seem just like ordinary teenagers, until you uncover their recent creation. Rachel Toose October 1, 2021
COVID-19 vs Refugees: the gaps in humanitarian action left by the pandemic The COVID-19 crisis has had disproportionate impacts on the lives of refugees in terms of healthcare, education and socio-economic well-being. Samridhi Jain September 23, 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
Echoes of the Living Mountains: Indigenous People’s Custodianship of Nature Our indigenous people for generations have been the true custodians of humanity’s deep and intricate connection with nature. Tobit Abao September 19, 2021
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
Climate Justice is Social Justice: the Human Impact of Climate Change and its Mitigation Climate change not only has adverse environmental consequences but also has harmful effects on the economic and social well-being of a nation. Samridhi Jain September 15, 2021
“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
Rise in Poverty: Another Deadly Symptom of Covid-19 in Southeast Asia The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many issues. One such major issue is the rise of poverty in Southeast Asia, which requires immediate intervention. Yasonil Piyatissa June 22, 2021
2021 Pride: building hope and resilience through our stories As Pride 2021 starts, let’s reflect on ways we use and build narratives to understand and withstand our hardest times in the LGBT+ community. Esther Brito June 15, 2021
Celebrating Volunteers of clinical trials during the World Immunization Week 2021 The World Immunization Week 2021 rans from April 24 to April 30. The world celebrates this week every year in the last week of April. This year’s commemorations were premised on the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. The theme of this year’s Immunization Week was ‘Vaccines bring us closer’… Joseph Ndondo June 12, 2021
The 60s Antiwar Movement in the US and How it can Inspire us Today This article examines the Antiwar movement in the U.S.- Its agenda, tactics, and achievements, and how it can inspire us today. Oussema Othmeni June 3, 2021