As these first Spirit Awards were first announced with a call for us to send in nominations, my first thought was, as I know it was for many others, that everyone here is a phenomenal leader. And my next thought, my hope…
Hope is a beautiful experience, it is not inanimate nor is it static. There are so many life experiences that come our way, however, if we are not mindful we can miss those moments of Hope which enhances and enriches our…
My background/inspiration: I have always been a compassionate, feminist (who believes in equal rights for everyone). I firmly believe that I chose this life, the people and events in them, for a reason. My own personal…
Hey, Do you know that happiness is a complex concept that varies from one person to another? For Matthys for example, happiness is sleeping in a nice house, having a nice car and a filled bank account. Few months back I met…
Sometimes we just have to take the plunge and then learn how to swim! It’s not for the lack of courage but for the ways we sometimes prioritize the things and promise to get back to them ‘later’ After what would have been a…
to become her most of us go through it the chaotic journey of becoming ‘her’ along with the “oh she will break many hearts” and “can you please not spread those legs apart?” you know, the souvenirs of presenting yourself, as…
2020 is a new year. A new page in life, A new chance to do better, A new way to explore new opportunities, new challenges. 2020: two twentys, two zeros and two two. I dedicate 2020 as a year of multiple actions. I encourage…
My colleagues have written this wonderful blog post, that I would like to share with you. A young Eritrean girl hides behind her mother’s skirt and watches intensely as we show her household how to use the Supertowel. We…
I was wondering the moment I opened my eyes and in search for something. I set my blurry eyes across the window pane where the vivid reflection of the sky was coming through. It was mid – afternoon. I was about to close my…
This year is a year with its exclusive features. 10 years later; the day I will be ask about year 2020, I would first breath, take a cup of coffee and sit on a sofa because this year has a lot of surprising things. Would I…
Greetings Sisterhood of the World Pulse community, I am so honored to be a Finalist for the AFRICOM "Female Innovator of the Year", 2020. This award will recognize the outstanding achievements of women who are playing a…
The last month or so I have been creating the wonderful body art that has helped so many over social media and women as far as I can reach, it has given me so much confidence I couldn`t imagine I would have. I have been told…
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…
You remind me of all that is possible Just seeing you walk so strong Just seeing your deep lines of wisdom As you tell us the stories of all you have weathered For women and girls You are Walking, Sitting, Laughing by the…
A ODE TO ALL MOMS Though I do not know anything about Pregnancy and stuff , have heard from my friends and sisters, I may not know but i wud like to pen an ODE Its not a lyrical 1, somehow been on my mind from a long time.…
" Malala Haider, seven years old ,student of one grade, in remote area of Pakistan is striking to save Earth. " Hello, My Name is Malala Haider. I live in Pakistan. I am studying in grade 1. I'm seven years old. I love My…
This is a letter to every woman, I hope you can feel heard and understood while you read my words, even if just a little bit, because while introducing myself to the world and sharing my beliefs, can also resemble bits and…
I was then 26 years old, living in a council tower block. A qualified nurse, married to a handsome man, with two lovely children. An outwardly ideal family. But also an abused wife. I knew what to do, where to go to report,…
I am a G bra size and today I am quite a disappointed girl. A few hours ago, my lifelong dream of seeing an all woman walk in space was abandoned - breasts are the culprits! Lost opportunity to be in space due to the power…
Being 4th baby girl of my parents with no single brother at that time, I used to become more picky about being a TomBoy girl. For me, it was like awkward to be called as a girl. Perhaps, it was the people and society around…
Together with #comagendcameroon we have just started the first community sewing hubs for girls in hard to reach communities for them to be able to produce clean and affordable Pads to manage their menstruation with dignity.…
Marked on my calendar for this afternoon was to watch and listen to a broadcast called Indigenous Sovereignty is Climate Action. It is a call to action by a well known and very active group here in Canada and across North…
This call to action, these 16 days calling for an end to all forms of violence against women begins again now. Our call for 2019. Every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against…
feeling of being a girl is unique and different....if we love someone we love with all our heart but if someone break our trust we cry in the room alone or in the darkness of night but we don't make feel others that we are…
Hello dear friends. I trust God you are safe and more especially healthy. If you are Negative from the Corona Virus, my wish is you stay that way. If you are positive, my greatest wish is that you should be one of those who…
