There is the clarion international call to "BalanceForBetter" as the theme for 2019 International Women's Day goes. How can this balance feel better? Who holds the keys to the scale? Here are the answers: Me; You; Anyone…
When I got a mail inviting me to receive an award in New York, I double checked to ensure it was actually addressed to me. Me? And suddenly a song of thanksgiving and gratitude came to my mind, As I hummed that song, tears…
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” – Plato Today is Friday and I feel so energized for the weekend. The whole week I was so low and it surprises me that on a Friday I feel like I can move a…
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…
Hello l trufusa from Kenya l grew in a poo r background my parent were very poor ,l dont have the education but God has helped me l can read and write l can go to the .l have Children ,taking care of them.food, clothing,…
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…
Our campaign has been backed up by a technological tool from World Pulse! On the 19th February 2018 when Mahnaz Harrison (World Pulse Board Member) visited Kenya delivered to us a Voice Power Pack. This tool will help in…
What gives me hope is the experience of one woman, a "foreigner" as she was sometimes referred to. Tall, bold and brown-chocolate with refreshing smiles indeed. She was the synonym for courage. A woman in her own league, a…
As we look forward in joyful hope to the global celebration of women’s day, I cannot help but remember the woman who has groomed me into what I am today. As a mother to three adorable daughters, I have learnt to appreciate…
Growing up in Sierra Leone as a girl I realized that there are no structures provided for women and girl to thrive. All what men do is open up some space that we can manage. I remembered going through my notes few minutes…
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'…
Sexual violence based on gender is a reality in the world that nobody ignores. I am an African woman in me runs the blood purely Congolese. My country is renowned as the capital of rape in the world, wars is tribal conflicts…
You are able to do greater things in life,only you need to believe in yourself,encourage yourself and see the potential in yourself. Do not pay so much attention to naysayers, its their duty to talk,but its your duty to work…
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…
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…
Encouragers are the weavers of support, the connectors, the proof that our words matter, the sparkers of the next steps, source of ideas for the news we send, proof our writing has sent the message we hoped and that we are…
Graduation Speech My fellow elders, The stories we want to hear tomorrow? It all begin here Look at my own Step forward my dearest granddaughter Yes! In your gown and hood My fellow elders The stories we want to hear…
To get started, i feel amazed by the world pulse community, where every single woman has a story to tell with different topics, from different backgrounds and beliefs, but with the same and only thing : every woman is the…
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…
My name is Ikram. I a m from Tunisia. My life has never been pink. I was always fighting for the right of women .. even my rights. My husband saw that the place of the woman is at home. Between pots and the rising of the…
I WAS ATTACKED the last three months a few times by men just because of my thinking and my ideas - I am urgent defender of womens rights and I act in my life more as a man rather than a woman. THIS BEHAVOUR probably get men…
As the world celebrated International Women's Day 2019, my World Pulse sister Noel and I were locked in a final meeting with the Senior Administration team of a local University(Alupe University College) to plan for the…
Had it been today, I will have loved to be a different person than who I have become of today. That person I admire, that person who I will love to be molded around and be like in the future. My upbringing was very…
The advances in information and communication technologies represent a revolution in the way people interact, communicate, work, and live among each other. In Kenya social media has changed the way we communicate women's…
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…
