Domestic Violence: Breaking the silence
Women are 70 times more likely to be killed in the weeks after leaving their abusive partners than at any other time during the relationship.
A Brand New Story
Life is a strange adventure that teaches us lessons. It all started when I got my first educational degree in a small tow… My name is Willy-Edgar Yao Jefferson Kouakou and I am a product of determination
Grasses Aren’t Greener on the Other Side
Being strong, intelligent, creative, in charge, capable, weak, susceptible and subservient is not a function of gender but one’s personality.
Leading Without a Position
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, Abraham Lincoln said. Oftentimes one wants to do good but doesn’t know how or bends…
Should Materialism Be A True Measurement Of Success In This 21st Century?
From the article’s title, that’s a question that we all should try and give an answer to, most especially from our young people. This is usually…
Identifying and Curbing Depression by Timilehin Abioye
Truly, it is impossible to explain to others the feeling of hopelessness that might have overwhelmed you, but what if you are not the only one who has plied that road?
GiveInternet.org | Closing the digital divide one family at a time
GiveInternet.org is a powerful and highly impactful fundraising platform where anyone can sponsor Internet access or laptops for high school students in need.
You and I: We’re the solution
In 2018, we identified over 500 poor and unemployed women who were willing to learn a skill and it became necessary to proffer a solution to the unemployment and poverty faced by women in Ondo state.
A VOICE TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Other myths surrounding female genital mutilation include the belief that the female genitals would grow to the size of the penis if not cut.
We live in a world where the girl child is denied her basic rights and freedoms including right to health, security and physical integrity…
So Your Child won’t Become the Next Corrupt Politician
Corruption in Nigeria is woven into the fabric of the society and in its many forms has become a norm in the country. Educate your children that corruption makes you and your family happy but puts tears in the eyes of generations.
Broken Treasure by Deborah Benjamin
I remember vividly like yesterday when one strong ill in our society caught up with me. The caretakers that everyone had access to in life, left…
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As unemployment and corruption grows in Senegal, young people trickle into Italy
“I am lucky to be alive. Some of my friends died on our way here in 2017. I don’t like to talk about it. It is really hard for me. I want to forget,” Mbaye told Eric. Mbaye and Mornyang are among thousands of undocumented African youth in Europe who are constantly fleeing the economic hardship in their region. Eric Kafui Okyerefo tells the story of their lives. A story of hope and hardship.
Ainesis Dear Dancer 3-4: Your health comes first and create your own circle
Through the month of June to July, Ainesis will be sharing insights on how to live healthy and enhance effectiveness as a dancer. Knowledge is power.…