Some people really love sleeping. They look forward to bedtime all day. Some people find it really hard to fall asleep. But it seems strange that we need to lie in bed for 8 hours every day! So why do we sleep? Sleep is very good for us in lots
Some people really love sleeping. They look forward to bedtime all day. Some people find it really hard to fall asleep. But it seems strange that we need to lie in bed for 8 hours every day! So why do we sleep? Sleep is very good for us in lots
Introduction Reading for pleasure or enjoyment is when we read voluntarily because it is relaxing or makes us happy. This also includes when we have been asked to read something, and then continue because we enjoyed it. This is something we normally do independently from school or work, usually at
There are often breaks in families. This can be because of a divorce, separation or the death of a partner.
Many people in Africa cannot access the healthcare they need. This might be because it is too expensive, or because a hospital is too far away. Most people in rural areas rely on local clinics, which often do not have all the resources they need. This means that diagnosing illnesses
Anyone who has tried to learn a new language as an adult will know that it can be extremely difficult. Yet, a child can normally learn their mother tongue (or mother tongues) without even trying! It seems that children have a special language-learning ability. WHEN DO CHILDREN LEARN LANGUAGE? Most
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREATIVE AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION: Academic education involves the studying of certain subjects which are more analytical. For example, in Zambia the most common academic subjects studied are mathematics, environmental science and Zambian languages. Creative education is a way of teaching children to think independently and to use
WHAT IS IT? Community theatre provides a space for discussion and development within a community. It is defined as theatre which is created by and for a community. This type of theatre – sometimes referred to as “applied theatre” – deals with particular issues affecting certain communities. Young people might
Research shows that gender equality it beneficial for everyone in many ways. In most studies, the countries that are the most gender equal also score the highest on the happiness scale.
WHAT IS BREAST IRONING? Breast ironing, also known as breast flattening, is a process that involves pounding or beating a young girl’s breast using hard or hot objects. Breast ironing usually begins with the onset of puberty. It is done to prevent, or reverse breast growth. The United Nations (UN)
The dangers of skin bleaching are being discussed more and more. Ghana banned sales of products containing a chemical called hydroquinone in 2016. This is because skin lightening products have been linked to blood, liver and kidney cancer. Yet the industry is estimated to be worth 4.8 billion US dollars.