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…
As the world faces its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions on mental health became more prevalent nowadays. Having mental health challenges is an invisible pandemic by itself. It needs the same concern and…
"The beauty of any first time is that it leads to a thousand others." - Pico Iyer World Pulse organized its first Encourager Party on June 26, 2020. It was a blast! As Encouragers joined the Zoom meeting, our party host Dawn…
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.…
It’s 2020, and breasts are in danger. We’ve always known that, but this is danger like you’ve never heard before. To all the ways that women’s bodies are pillaged and plundered by patriarchy, add breast ironing. As another…
It seems to be that it does not matter how many campaigns you will start and run, how many female harasser will go to jail. It’s a never-ending process and cycle, it still continues The purpose of sharing my voice with you…
" Encouragement is like oxygen to the human spirit. Don’t forget you’re carrying someone else’s air. Encourage them; help them breathe. ”- Anonymous The presence of Encouragers on World Pulse made this digital space unique…
This is my humble contribution to the 16 Days of Activities Against Gender-Based Violence. My family and I were in the middle of moving to a new home during that time. I have already pre-recorded this video but due to the…
When I wrote my first story on World Pulse https://www.worldpulse.com/community/users/regina-afanwi/posts/94173 I received such beautiful comments. I was so excited to be able to network with such amazing women. But then I…
"Always be generous with your encouraging words , you may find they will inspire others to be the best they can be." — Catherine Pulsifer When we think about generosity, the first thing that enters our mind is giving/…
On November 17th 2016, after the election in America, I wrote an article on Worldpulse, wherein I admonished the good people of America to be their sisters and brothers keepers. To walk and work together in order to protect…
Thriving together as we lift up the voices of women and girls in our communities! This time last year, Digital Ambassadors were renewing their terms, applying anew for a (then) six month commitment and sharing plans for…
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…
Covid -19 has become a household name globally. It didn't just come with a death certificate, it came with hunger, a tool of slow death. When the world was afraid of Covid 19 and running helter-skelter to stock up toilet…
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…
My name is Nini, a one month old sister on World Pulse and a villager still trying to figure out city life, two decades on. In my village, there are two kinds of houses. The mud kind that will fall in the rain, and the kiln-…
“You are a feminist? Oh My God...why do you hate men?” That was the line thrown at me when I said I was a feminist. I was momentarily stunned into silence because I was wondering what on earth that person was saying. After…
I have definitely been going through a series of challenges lately. My husband has been in Jail for close to 3 months relations to the sociopolitical crisis, My second son is very sick, has not been able to resume high…
You are an interestingsubject, unique in your own way and very special too. I wish I knew a lot of things about you before I met you. I wish I had people who told me more about you. My younger self tried to fall in love with…
There is hope for everyone! It was somewhere in the 90's, that I got to understood clearly the interpretation of this word "AIDS". It was a very sensitive word to use then! You have to be very careful with how you used it.…
Hello everyone It is always very rejuvenating to be surrounded by so many bright people like you. Here is my journey I began my career 15 years ago as a Midwife, realizing every birth, would be a small step towards my…
In 2016 when I was still thinking on how to change the economic situation of girls and women with hearing impairment. I was looking for fast and affordable income generating activities. At the same time lockdown had just…
In December 2020 when I first carried out my first step in empowering women with disabilities with digital tools it was like a dream . Then I joint world Pulse in February ary 2020 I read stories of works done by women in…
The pandemic has brought numerous changes in the landscape. This change has also impacted on the incidence of gender based violence and unfortunately its not for the better as there has been an increase This year, even…
Same dreams, fresh starts. A little love to yourself as we approach the New Year. Wishing you peace, love, health, and happiness in 2020... 2019 has been an extremely significant year on many levels and I am feeling extra…