Introduction
When people think of leadership, they often picture a political leader, a business executive, or the head of an …
Tagged as: Resilience
Caged by Human Trafficking: A Poem on Trauma, Survival, and Healing
I stand desolately alone,
Bound by hope, stitched with resilience,
Searching for a slither of escape
From the invisible chains …
More Than Hospitals: The Partnerships That Strengthen Healthcare Systems
Introduction
When thinking about healthcare, one would think of hospitals, doctors and nurses. Antibiotics and vaccines. But that is not …
Raising Confident Children in a World of Comparison
Introduction
In today’s digital world, children are constantly exposed to images and stories that portray idealized lives. Scrolling through social …
MORE THAN A MEAL : WHAT BOULE REVEALS ABOUT LIFE IN CHAD
Introduction
Chad is home to many different communities, ethnic groups, and climates. Yet one element of Chadian culture that unites …
The Silent Hardship of Youth Unemployment in Botswana
Introduction
Every morning, thousands of young Batswana wake not to a work schedule, but to another long, empty day. They …
Sundiata Keita: The Real Lion King
Introduction
Sundiata Keita was the first emperor of the Mali Empire and is the protagonist and subject of many oral …
Another Year, Another Flooding: Mozambique’s Unending Struggle With Floods
Introduction
Every rainy season, Mozambique faces devastating floods that disrupt lives, destroy homes, and damage crops. Downtown Maputo, with low-lying …
Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation: Steps to take for Social Equity and Sustainability
Introduction
Climate change poses an existential threat to biodiversity and the sustainability of livelihoods within African protected areas (PAs). In …
Awake: The Quiet Torment of a Sleepless Night
It’s the suffocating weight of darkness
I am not compatible with
That echoing silence of a dark, sleeping town
I …