Earlier this year, I reconnected with an old friend. Our conversation was regular, run-off-the-mill, touching upon our every day lives, when things took a different turn. Something brought up an old memory of abuse at the…
When a woman decides to enter into the world of a male-dominated, heavily-armed force, she needs to double or even triple her effort to belong. For Bery Bacolcol, she dared to lead. This is the story of the first woman…
Your Disability won't stop you Your disability won't cripple you There is so much power in you You're just different, unique differently-able you see not less than, oh no but powerful, mighty your blindness, sickness, cancer…
Since we are all sharing our crafts to engage or connect or entertain or be inspired, I thought I would share this humorous story. Before I had children, I had time to play around with a sewing machine. I had also received…
There is an astonishing man behind World Pulse. You should know him. For over a decade, Ankur Naik – World Pulse’s technical architect - built World Pulse alongside me. His hands have invented, tested, curved, created, and…
I am a survivor of child sexual abuse. Like most children subjected to this horror, I imagined that it was my fault and that this happened because I was a bad child. It was not until I was an adult that I realized that what…
Forty-something years on, the pain is still strong! Actually, the pain grows stronger as the years roll on. If I have to tell you a story of a family with a brother living with disabilities, I would tell you a tale of an…
My name is Gumato. I was named Gumato since I was born on a Friday. I just tured 21, two days ago. I was born and brought up in a nuclear family with a very humble background. My mum and dad did not go to school. I have…
In recent times, there has been an upsurge in reports of Sexual Abuse by persons who are very much supposed to be guardians ranging from Pastors, Imams, Fathers, Uncles, Teachers and Brothers to mention but a few. Defined as…
My vision for a Peaceful Nigeria still centre around Education for SELF RELIANCE. This will go a long way in building a Nation where Peace and Justice shall reign. ENDSARS started so well and was going on so fine. Endsars is…
Her homeland is known for practices that stigmatize and even isolate women during menstruation. But in Anoushka's family, her periods were celebrated and honored.
I was one of guests of honor yesterday at Hamlin Fistula Rehab. Seven women were graduating their rehabilitation and reintegration session at the rehab and going back to their villages. They had several delicate surgeries…
Life was interesting. I was invited to walk with the patients on Nov !2'17 I found out, little children are living with diabetes. the smallest...1 year and half...so sad.
Here in Ethiopia, we are having some male World Pulse's members. They are determined to empower women. They really see the power and strength in women and girls. They are supporting women and young girls to strive. One of…
Menstruation affects everyone’s lives therefore, everyone should get involved to normalize menstruation and bring pride where there was shame. I encourage you to get involved- Get trained by me to become a community…
It was a bright Saturday in Washington DC and I was invited to have an intimate conversation with girls of the Global Girls Global Women Hummingbird Project, led by Dr. Jeri Dyson - a dynamic woman, medical doctor, face of…
Hi my lovely brother. I am here always praying for you. Do not worry about us, here everything is going. I am not saying “going well,” just going. Because we all really miss you. And without you the sky is dark, life is…
I am Gbemisola Boyede, a Paediatrician from Nigeria. I am the Founder and CEO of Ask The Paediatricians Facebook group and Ask The Paediatricians Foundation. I love to share the story of my community Ask The Paediatricians…
Good day sisters! As I now awake to the melodious sound of happy birds instead of rushing people, to the Earth taking a deep breath and to the sun rising upon a new changing planet, I am in gratitude. We have all known that…
I remember getting off the plane. The night was cold and I was very tired. After all I had just spent two days travelling. All I wanted to do was rest, sort out some things and get back to work. However, that was not to be.…
2020 has been a tough year alright? Corona and all the other drama that has happened is not exactly something anybody saw coming. And even now the year is still throwing more at us. It’s really tempting to just declare 2020…
About a week ago, a 21-day lockdown was announced in India, as a measure to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While the local and state administrations are working round the clock trying to work out the logistics of…
It's been a 12 months and some of holistic transformation for me. Pictures they say can convey thousands of words. May my picture of 2019 vs 2020 do just that, and I will share 5 general tips which helped me and can help you…
Padmaja* announces excitedly that her daughter is set to be married soon. “She will be moving to New Zealand after the wedding with her husband!” she exclaims and shows off the engagement pictures. A 45 year old auxiliary…
