As we pause to talk about menstrual awareness and menstrual hygiene, one of the basic is how do women relate to their menstrual flow. Most women I get to work with, are either in total dislike or they wait every month for…
This land of flowing trees and succulent earth, This is my land as a woman pregnant, in labour it groans, My land yearns to give birth to joyous freedom and swaddling fruitfulness, But why then, have the creatures turned a…
When I was a little girl, I used to play in the mud, it was such an amazing thing to be able to build almost anything that I set my mind to with just sand and water made perfectly into mud by last night's rain. I can assure…
who inspires me in my existence? often times I rest the thought to seek honest assistance the very ones you trust for support, can’t seem to find their way and often deport and put up resistance. Encouragement and free…
It's almost a month since the Aspire Reinvent conference wheen myself and Karen Quinones-Axalan received a standing ovation. Yet, it took me this long to bring my acknowledgement and gratitude to this amazing sisterhood (I…
I had just turned 14. I chose a pair of shorts to wear with a relatively demure top. My mother chastised me, telling me revealing too much skin, i.e my legs could turn my uncle on! In my head, I started wondering whether I…
Today I bring to you my meaning to security as a woman based on my personal experiences. “Security means my well-being and inner peace”. Well-being is essential for me to overcome difficulties and achieve what I want. Past…
My 5-year-old niece was pestering us for a flute for a while. I ordered one for her through eBay sometimes back. The manufacturer is from China and the flute never came back. China was at the verge of COVID-19 outbreak at…
I am hosting an IWD event for the first time as a World Pulse Digital Ambassador in Bamenda, Cameroon. I have been spreading the word and sending invitations for women and young girls to attend this event. I will be teaching…
Dear World Pulse sisters, I know I spent some time without having an effective participation with women, but this needs to be changed. I want to be closer to everyone. I have always acted with my body present in social…
I was invited by World Pulse to attend the annual World Pulse summer Board meeting in Portland from July 10-19, 2017. It was not the first time to fly to the USA through an opportunity from World Pulse, but it was my first…
Myth #1: Old age is synonymous with poor health. Busted : This stereotype perpetuates poor-quality medical care that disregards genuine symptoms of illness as inevitable effects of aging. In fact, socioeconomic standing and…
as always, but more tensed this time, I have just been reminded the dire need for more women if not all to be economically empowered! The precautionary measures in cubbing Covid 19, which entails every one staying at home…
COVID 19 SITUATION IN AFRICA They say: Stay Home and Stay Safe She says: How do I stay home when the home is not Safe They say: Eat Healthy She says: How do I eat healthy when I don't have food to eat They say: Stay Positive…
I have decided not to read, nor watch the videos or hear explanations on blame. All I know is that this should never happen again. The 24th of October, my birthday but this year it became the day, children became war…
Change requires sacrifices and always comes with suprises. The stars are the beauty of the sky,the grass is the beauty of meadow and the woman is the beauty of life.The woman is the backbone of the family and she does…
Iam NadraMahdi. Assisant of editor in cheif in AlWatan news paper. Graduate from UN of Khartoum. With high diploma in Communcation. Iam resident in the capital of Sudan Khartoum. Ihave beenworking on political.diplomatic..…
Dear World Pulse sisters, I am sharing this song with you, especially to those who are tired of being used by other people or those who are still recovering from abusive relationships. This song resonates with me so much. I…
I close my eyes, but sleep will not come. There are voices in my head. Her voices. Vibrant, sad, urgent, passionate. She wants to be heard. She has a pained smile, a fearless gaze, softened by the love in her heart. There is…
Hey, hello everyone. I want to share an experience with you all. Valentine's week is just over and throughout the week, I just saw that those who are in relationships are doing special things for their partners to feel them…
We as a nation can find funding for everything else. Until money is put back into opening mental hospitals and clinics to help treat these individuals. Public shooting is going to continue to happen, and senseless massacre…
Our cultural, traditional and religious background places a lot of demands on us as African Zambian women and influences how we behave and talk, what we wear and what we can and cannot do. This has greatly contributed to how…
Is this the river you do your laundry in ? "Researcher Brene Brown told a story about a village where all the women washed clothes together down by the river. When they all got washing machines, there was a sudden outbreak…
HOPE A friend yet to be trusted A love yet to be desired A child yet to be born A cure yet to be discovered A dream yet to be accomplished An era yet to be unleashed The best luck yet to be trampled upon A wish yet to be…
I've been depressed for over two decades yet people don't see mental health issues as some thing to give utmost importance to. I started getting depressed at 8years old. Before now, I used to be a confident little girl full…