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…
For many years, World Pulse has been a space for women to share their stories. Despite the differences in culture, country, context, and color, we discover how similar our experiences are. In listening, our pulses beat as…
The green card . That was everyone’s dream and scoring one was like winning the lottery, but better. Growing up in rural Kenya 2 ½ hours drive outside Nairobi, we spoke of America in reverent tones. America was generous. She…
When a woman decides to enter into the world of a male-dominated, heavily-armed force, she needs to double or even triple her effort to belong. For Bery Bacolcol, she dared to lead. This is the story of the first woman…
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…
2020 is a new year. A new page in life, A new chance to do better, A new way to explore new opportunities, new challenges. 2020: two twentys, two zeros and two two. I dedicate 2020 as a year of multiple actions. I encourage…
I was travelling for Lahore from Islamabad as I rejoined office after the sudden demise of my father. Every inch of thoughts was drenched in chaos. I wasn’t even taking my meals properly sometimes once in 24 hours either. I…
We all stand against gender inequality and are, individually and collectively, working to end it. We have made it a mission of our life in the hope that soon, women would be respected and acknowledged for the quest for Equal…
Kashmir and the Silent World I am Kashmir, caged in August. I am Kashmir, bruised in September. I am Kashmir, starved in October. I am Kashmir, dragged in Indian Union. I am Kashmir, kept in extreme darkness in November. I…
BORN TO DIE I am Kashmir, born to die. I am Kashmir, born to starve. I am Kashmir, under worse colonial power. I am Kashmir, caged under poisonous Indian claws. I am Kashmir, born to be humiliated by alien forces. I am…
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…
Her Story: Experience sharing Program on Gender Based Violence To celebrate 16 days of Activism against Gender based Violence, on 7th of December 2019, I organized a program “Her Story: Experience sharing Program on Gender…
Whole world is affected due to COVID 19 Pandemic. COVID 19 has affected across all regions, race, religions and so on. We are also facing new challenges every day like other countries. All Institutions , Systems and People…
As the world reels under the pandemic spread of Corona virus, the mobile phones are buzzing with advisories and exchange of information among the 7.7 Billion people of planet earth. The virus has become a global threat to…
Marked on my calendar for this afternoon was to watch and listen to a broadcast called Indigenous Sovereignty is Climate Action. It is a call to action by a well known and very active group here in Canada and across North…
Hi, ordinary unknown citizen of Azerbaijan. I am writing this letter being very simple citizen of Armenia. The 27th of September has changed a lot in our two separate lives. I was preparing to mountain hiking on the…
It was a wonderful evening after work that Thursday night and we were all relaxing at home with some sitcom and all of a sudden there was uproar outside our building. By the time we got there, an elderly woman was holding a…
I'm a black Arabian Egyptian girl, I always believed the power of technology and how it changes life of many people , but i want to share here my story as a part of that community. I always wanted to be involved in…
COVID-19 AND THE TIDE of Digitization In a world suddenly fearful threat of touch, technology is getting a fresh look. Technology is not only answering queries and shopping, but also being used for smart home control and for…
This is a story of an Empowered Girl- “Alice”! A baby girl with snow white like appearance born to very loving and caring parents, they named her “Alice”. They grew her up with all their love and tenderness. She was the…
Children of Conflict: Syria to Kashmir Sumera B. Reshi According to the UNICEF, childhood is the time for children to be in school and at play, to grow strong and confident with the love and encouragement of their family and…
I and My Mirror Yesterday I looked into the Mirror. Tears rolled down my cheeks until silent sobs turned loud cries. Mirror: Why are you crying? I: It has been a year or so that I haven’t been home. I miss every aspect of…
" Tell me & I forget. Teach me & I remember. Involve me & I learn". - Anne with an E I had the opportunity to meet two different kinds of teachers. In the first one, she broke my self-confidence and told me I won…
PAIN THE KASHMIRIS FEEL Ah, the misfortunate day for Kashmir. It was August 4 and wasn’t less than a catastrophe. We were sealed a la a secret envelope. From all sides, even the crevices were covered. Just like Egyptian…
The door bell rang several times. I was not surprised to find very little children aged 8 and not more than 4 standing grinning up at me. Only children ring the doorbell like that. I did not recognize them but it was evident…