NEVER SMILE AT STRANGERS
Lucy* 48 Sexual harassment reminds me of the ‘Me Too’ movement. I think a lot of black and brown women in developing countries did not take part. We were all probably quietly thinking, sexual harassment is such a normal occurrence in our lives, where do we begin…well, that is what I was thinking. Sexual harassment […]
HOWEVER I DRESS WHEREVER I GO, LET ME BE!
Annabel* 22 Annabel is a student at State University and she loves wearing fashionable clothes. From her style, one can tell that her sense of fashion is bold, classy, sexy and aesthetic —she likes to subtly show her skin. Annabel prefers walking to school since the university is nearby, except for instances when she foresees […]
KAA RADA
Rosita* 30 It was a busy Friday evening in Nairobi town. That day after work, I decided to take a bus instead of the small matatus to get home. Since it was the beginning of the weekend, I was very excited to get home and relax after a long week of so much to do […]
MSF AT THE FOREFRONT OF HUMANITARIAN ACTION IN EASTERN AFRICA
For over 50 years, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders has been at the forefront of humanitarian action in Eastern Africa —serving people affected by war, conflicts, epidemics, natural disasters and providing access to medical assistance. MSF’s 2022 report indicates that they provided more than 4 million vaccinations against measles and 16 million medical consultations. […]
Reflections on Realizing Africa’s Potential
Over the last two decades or so, Africa has steadily shed its tag as the Dark Continent. The somewhat derogatory nickname has been used in reference to the perceived economic backwardness of the continent and other problems such as perennial hunger, disease, illiteracy, and political instability. In its place, more positive perceptions are taking root owing […]
3 Major Reasons Why Having Women in Leadership Matters
This article was originally published on Qazini.com On April 19, 2023, Africa.com released the 2023 Definitive List of 93 Women CEOs on a live webinar, which had over 700 participants in attendance. This ranking is based on meticulous scrutiny of 2,020 firms listed on 24 African stock exchanges; 787 were selected and then further analysed to determine […]
How Tourism & Agriculture Can Address Climate Change in Africa
This article was originally published on Qazini.com Human activities are causing climate change on earth, which is now endangering lives and livelihoods. Rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and food insecurity are some of the consequential effects of the climate crisis. As a result, Africa’s economy has been greatly disrupted and the effects are taking a toll […]
Mashujaa Day: Celebrating #WomenWarriors Across Pre-colonial Africa
This Mashujaa Day campaign shifts our view to the vast continent of Africa. An opportunity to celebrate women who influenced the trajectory of Africa’s growth and culture from the pre-colonial period. Download the graphics here Highlighting women who shaped the cultural and political landscape of Pre-colonial Africa
Building Resilient and Sustainable African Entrepreneurship
This article was originally published on Qazini.com According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Africa contributes about two to three percent to climate change, yet the youthful continent bears the most consequences. Decreased rainfall, increased heat waves, droughts, and an increase in heavy rainfall are some of the adverse effects of global emissions facing Africa. […]
The Hospitality and Creative Arts Industries — Vital Links to Solving Youth Unemployment
This article was originally published on Qazini.com According to the United Nations Population Fund’s statistics, Africa ranks second among seven continents, in a population with over 1 billion people. Asia is first with over four billion people. Amidst the continent’s population lies over 400 million youth aged between 15-35 years, and 60% of them are unemployed. […]