I am that child, with withered skin and bulging belly And sunken eyes too weak to look at mama I am that child, who’s angry at my papa For coming home empty-handed again I am that child, whose mother cannot look in the eye…
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…
When the first glare of the sun comes in through my bedroom window, I rise with gratitude for another day. Every day I try to do something that remains as a legacy, a poem, a drawing, a song, a speech, a hug, I share the…
There is a popular slogan in my community which goes “a woman’s enemy is another woman”. I deduced from this slogan that women are responsible for the insecurity of other women and this greatly affected me psychologically. I…
We are suddenly in a different time, a time of health crisis, with all of the other crises we have been working on to create change together. In the middle of International Women’s Month we are suddenly not carrying out our…
Today, a London youth stabbed on August 1st will be buried. His parents are Sierra Leoneans. I watched the news on the day of the incidents as distressed neighbours and colleagues of the young man expressed their worries…
Hello Fellow Warriors, Trailblazers, and Inspiring Women, As many of you know, I’ve been working diligently for the last couple of years on creating an organization that passionately combines sustainable fashion with…
Peace is when all humans live as one big family. Peace is when women can freely navigate the world's system without the fear of judgement, bias, discrimination, power, harrassnent, sexual exploitation, etc Peace is when…
We’ve all seen the horrid stories of abuse on the news and videos circulating on social media of children being starved and locked in their basements, or beaten to almost the point of death or sexually molested by a relative…
The holidays have come to an end. It is another new year with lots of expectations, hope, and promises. Families came together to celebrate with one another. Some were not privileged to have this opportunity. As a woman…
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…
A short trip of less than 200 km (Bukavu - Kamitga) by road requires special and exceptional courage. It is necessary to combine three types of means of locomotion to get there with difficulty: a car for the first 50 km,…
At first, i was watching TV news with my husband and it was announced that a SARS-like virus has been discovered in China. A few days later, we still sat watching news and then came the name for the new virus. "Ha, so they…
We know hunger is a major challenge globally and coronavirus has really added to the increase of hunger. Many has not gone to work since the lockdown, while some are struggling to survive. I and some group of volunteers with…
For a world in a hurry, it’s hard to stop. Even the all of two minutes it takes to nuke our dinners seem a lengthy wait. We can’t stop. We must keep going so as not to miss out. But what if by stopping, your love can make…
The rose bud The soft petals Clad between the sepals Oblivious to daily dismals Drops of water dribbled Gliding softly off the sepals Not a single drop Reaching the smooth petals. Sweet Little Rose She was protected likewise…
Good morning My last blog post! It clearly did not go well with some of my friends from the Public Relations field. Well, I had no intention of fuelling and igniting the silent rivalry between journalists and PR…
Dear Mother Earth, I don't need to ask how you are doing. I know. I can feel you. I feel your pain. I have birth my daughters too. I know the pain of childbirth. It is agonising. I can only imagine the pain of losing a loved…
I’ve learnt to smile Oh how I love to smile I’ve learnt to put my hands on my head and smile Sometimes through tears And oftentimes I guffaw At the intricacies of life At it’s complexities And the imbalance of it all For…
My heart is heavy. Infact ,I have been crying since 11pm Tuesday night. Stopping and then wailing all over again all by myself. No,am not running crazy neither am I depressed but I have been mourning the shooting of young…
Every creation gives us a lesson to stay humble and optimistic in all matters of the life. Two cockroaches lived in a house. Both of them were young and full of energy. Each day, they would run, jump and chase each other…
So you will agree with me that it has been quite a year! We made resolutions and were optimistic for so many things for the year. Little did we know that one thing would cripple all those plans in a heartbeat? It’s no new…
The Impact of World Pulse on me can not be over emphasized I wasn't so afraid of how society would see me, the knowledge of me not only standing up against violence against women, but fighting for the right for others to do…
I was 4 and half years old when I was taken to school. Nursery that is. I am very petite so that have the kids chances to bully me. I was afraid of going to school. Afraid of passing my exams. I loved school so much but some…
