I was born in Bangalore, and grew up between my grandparents' home in Bangalore and with my mum, dad and brother in Chennai. I grew up with stars in my eyes, hoping to do medicine in the hope of "helping people", until I…
The story of my life and living cannot be complete without mentioning technology. To some, this may be blasphemy, but to me, who went through it, it is to the glory of God Almighty. The summary of my message is no one can…
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…
A year has passed since I was given the honour of being an impact leader, and such a lot of amazing things have come from my journey so far.I am so excited to share a bunch of new and exciting updates about Saahas. Today,…
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…
On this International Day of the Girl (11 October), we join UN Women to celebrate girls everywhere as they inspire, break boundaries and take charge of their own future. In 1995, before the girls of today were even born, the…
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…
Important month. Women's month, although every month we are ready for discoveries, learning and with an open heart to love. I want to dedicate this month to embrace women. My sisters from the World Pulse Network who make…
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, a greater pandemic of heightened domestic abuse has been unleashed with the coronavirus pandemic…
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…
Last week I, Trine Angeline Sig joined Miss Roisa Kerry and Miss Umulkheir H Mohamed to talk about menstruation at KTN News Kenya. Please find the time do watch, learn and support this very important agenda - as we call for…
I started the Sheroes.ng project in 2018. Having worked as a journalist for over 10 years, I have realised that women are grossly underrepresented in every aspect of life even though they have always been actively present in…
Last week, I watched a discussion among some group of people about genotype compatibility and possible solutions to incompatibility on a reality show about finding love. They suggested that the genotype of an embryo with…
At the start of this year, i made a conscious decision to commit more time and effort to taking care of myself. I knew if i had to be more efficient then i will have to be the best version of me and that will mean not only…
Just as world celebrated International Women’s Day, the news of the spread of corona virus in many parts of the world hog the headlines. This is not an ordinary women’s day. We celebrate in a time when we think we have…
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND COVID 19 PANDEMIC For how long do we face such challenges? Why do women have to go through violence, abuse and all that? These are questions that kept running through my mind every single day. I am…
In March I organised a workshop to train 20 girls with hearing impairment on using digital tools such as Facebook, WhatsApp status and labels to sell products as a way of enhancing their economic empowerment. 20 girls were…
it would be some time before they could really walk again their steps grew smaller their legs sluggish, waterlogged it was easier to fold them up, tuck them away under their bodies it was better for nesting anyway for it was…
Last week, I watched a discussion among some group of people about genotype compatibility and possible solutions to incompatibility on a reality show about finding love. They suggested that the genotype of an embryo with…
My another nomination for the Spirit Award to Celine Osukwu. I found her very courageous and inspiring women. She is focusing on the most vulnerable group i.e women with disabilities to live a life of integrity in society.…
When we talk about change, the instantaneous vision zoom towards our ecosystem (duh, the place you’re co-habiting with million other species, psst who’re dying btw) a small disorder in the deck of cards, the mild dew…
Hey guys, So guess what I discovered- the safety of our routines. Sounds crazy, right? Well, that's truth. I've tried and escape this loop by learning something new, I have slept for hours on end trying to think of nothing…
I’m mad, that’s what my mom said when I raked my skin I’m crazy, that’s what my brother claimed when I cried inconsolably Something has gotten into you, that’s what my dad decided when I gorged myself on food or ate morsels…
International Girls in ICT Day is an initiative backed by ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Member States to encourage girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of information and…
My name is Olutope(Topsie) Egbetokun Olatilewa, I am leading African ChangeMakers Initiative as founder & program director. African ChangeMakers Initiative identifies, spark new ideas, nurture creative innovation and…