I have always loved children's books. Even before I had little people in my house, I collected children's books. They are my art collection, my most prized possessions. So it was natural when my child, who was assigned "male…
Welcome to WiseUp{PEVUKA} One of my interest in life is to encourage students to stay in school , to love education and encourage self confidence , hence I will use this opportunity given by World Pulse to help change the…
Dear All My name is Memory, I am 34 years old and a single mother of 2 (a boy 16 and a girl 10) and this is my story - A few months after my high school final year my boyfriend (now my ex) and I went out on a date, just to…
We suddenly opened our eyes to a new world, and as we grow, we realized that we were born into a patriarchal world, where every wealth has been hijacked by males; what is left for us is the solidarity of women; the magic…
am 23 years old and a survivor of sickle cell anemia, i have lived with this condition my entire life and its an inspiration to me because i want to show people that having sickle cell its not a curse and one does not choose…
Today is: Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. As a person working for gender equality, I work for all people to be able to live…
I guess there’s one thing we should clear up first: no one chooses to be born a girl. It happens. Throughout history, being born a girl has always meant something. It meant being the one who had to be taught lady manners,…
I looked down the path which was before me and I felt a measure of fear, isolation and depression. Some would say I was peaceless and I would definitely say yes. Women are often called upon to be strong, to show forth…
Loss of spouse is one of the most negative life events, next only to the loss of a child (Bennett et al., 2005). Ironically, the disorganization and trauma that follow the death of a spouse seem to be greater in women than…
I am called Tabe Ruth from Cameroon. I have been in Cameroon all my life and as a single mother of two I love and I mean love to work with women to empower them and on sustainable activities. I work with an NGO as a program…
New Year’s Eve: A very emotionally conflictive time for most people, filled with joy, nostalgia, a tinge of expectancy, but most of all uncertainty of what’s to come. That’s part of the beauty of it all. As we close a…
Meet My Hero Of The Week ( Sunny Omale) Earlier today I met this two Young Minds As I watch them play I was intrigued with the energy and Alot of positivity they put into the game. For the few moments I watched them play, it…
It's okay to make mistake but you have learnt your lesson and you making adjustments It's okay not to be perfect but you are daily working out to be a better individual so don't be discouraged, keep pushing. It's okay that…
My name is HOPE KUNDA, and i am the founder as well as the president for GIRLS CONNECT ZAMBIA, this year has been great and awesome for us since we dedicated it to the girls. my country director DIANA CHILALA 16 years of age…
Live again You feel like blizzard in winter Your heart is just cold But,you 're still strong to stand When you think life is over God Come to help you And give direction for your long way even with all your doubt Live with…
Pease permit me to crush on and celebrate the great women who inspire me everyday. These women hold their fort, own their own, stay strong through the emotional roller coaster rides, uncertainties, understandings and…
The intersection of public policy and impact on our personal lives has been an ongoing interest...and how we may confront internalised prejudices that result in exclusions and discrimination remain a developmental challenge…
November 8, 2013, exactly 6 years ago when the most devastating weather system smashed the heart of the Philippines the Visayas Region. Six years had passed but the memory is still clear, the terror is still there and I can’…
I'm a United States citizen. I didn't do anything to earn it, didn't have to travel to get here. I have a small, modest, but comfortable home, large enough for my family of four. I call it small by American standards, but I'…
We live in a society where more often we are told to put out our happy phase or be a magical creature that spreads rainbows and unicorns. But what if that happiness is not going to stay? What if that melancholy has the power…
TODAY'S #16daysofActivism WE WILL LOOK AT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE. Sexual assault and rape are weapons used by perpetrators to hurt and dominate others—motivated by a need to control, humiliate, and harm. It is never a…
Access! We hear the term being used all the time especially when it comes to working with women. The question is do women have access? And how do women who have access make room for other women who do not have access? Many…
Brace up!! It's few hours to commence this year's 16 Days of Activism 2019. It's tomorrow 25th November to 10th December 2019. Watch out for this space !! #16DaysofActivism #InternationalDay for Elimination of violence…
Every human being hopes for something. And that hope builds into expectation and yearning. Hope is meant to keep us living each day with the anticipation that tomorrow will be better, that our lives will change, that the…
Adna Aden Ismail was born in Hargaisa on 8 September in 1937. She was one the five children to born to her mother. Her father was a doctor.These five children, as mentioned two of them passed away at the time of delivery.…
